Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.4
Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start
690 E Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711
- License:
- C05LA0193
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- October 27, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start from January 26, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 30, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from September 25, 2025 through February 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34711
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.48
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Report comments
- No Inservice training documented nor available for review at the time of inspection. In Service training must be documented in CF-FSP 5268 form by 06/30/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all staff members keep their professional development records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in September 2025 where documentation for staff in-service training was not available. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all employees.
- Context
- The record indicates this was due for correction by September 30, 2025.
Related violations
General question
How does the center support teachers in balancing their daily classroom responsibilities with ongoing training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages staff development alongside daily care helps parents see how the facility prioritizes both consistent supervision and teacher growth.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there are changes to the daily routine or staffing assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing changes helps families feel connected to the care environment and informed about who is working with their children.
General question
How do you ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into the center's safety and operational policies before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process for new hires provides insight into how the center maintains consistent standards of care and supervision across the team.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom activities and ensure that all center policies are being followed consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about internal oversight practices helps parents understand how the director maintains quality and consistency throughout the facility on a regular basis.