Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.38
Elevate Early Learning Academy, Mount Dora
310 S Highland St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
- License:
- C05LA0233
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- August 18, 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 inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Elevate Early Learning Academy, Mount Dora from March 13, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 9, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 30, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from July 14, 2025 through March 10, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32757
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.26
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not complete the required safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training within 30 days of hire. Technical assistance provided that All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Slide play equipment. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- A slide play equipment was located on the asfalte area where is not resilient surface. TA given to provider 6" of resilient surface under and beneath outdoor play equipment falling zones.
- Correction status
- Due by August 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 children in a mixed group including 1 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 children in a mixed group including 1 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A mixed group of 7 children, 6 of 1 year old and 1 Infant, was observed with 1 staff. A 2nd staff entered in the room at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
How do you ensure that the correct number of staff members are always present with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a time when the number of staff present was lower than required for the group size. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining appropriate supervision levels.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training to ensure everyone completes their required certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate that documentation for specific staff training was not available at that time. Asking this helps parents learn how the center manages staff development and record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about how you maintain the outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 mention a concern regarding the surface material beneath outdoor play equipment. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance and safety checks for the playground.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about how the center manages its environment. Understanding these habits gives parents insight into the center's partnership with families.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff members as they integrate into your team and learn your center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning how a center supports its team helps parents understand the consistency and quality of care provided. It provides insight into how the center ensures all staff are prepared to meet the needs of the children.