Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.96
- Local median
- 0.38
Sherwood Preschool Academy
3200 Lake Center Dr, Mount Dora, FL 32757
- License:
- C05LA0240
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 247
- License expiration:
- February 18, 2027
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Sherwood Preschool Academy from January 17, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
8 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32757
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024September 10, 2024January 7, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 10, 2025July 24, 2025May 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023September 10, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facilitys driver does not have an up to date physical.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not have covers on non-Tamper- resistant outlets. Outlets were covered at the time of inspection. TA: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- In the facilitys kitchen various open packages were not properly stored and dated. Staff stored packages were properly; issue was resolved at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Facilitys staff members were not up to date on their annual blood borne pathogen plan.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Area rugs in Adventures A, Challengers and Walker C rooms in need of deep cleaning. Rugs and carpet must be clean often.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not follow the redirection of behavior as describe on the facility's discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility failed to give the incident report to parents the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Alarm has not been repaired yet. On 06/10/2025, alarm was observed activated by the shifts and no by the ignition. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Alarm is activated by the shifts and no by the ignition. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Blankets observed touching each other while stored in a closet. Blankets were taken to laundry to be stored in a sanitary manner. TA given to have all blankets and linen covers separated once are used. Trash bags or cubbies may be use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Staff exceed timeframe to commence the 40 hr training. Staff have 90 days from employment to commence trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 - 1 year olds or 11 - 2 year olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11 (mixed group of 1's and 2's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Noncompliance was noted by ELC of Lake County. Technical assistance provided that in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times.
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Napping Mats and Linens stored in a cubbies located inside the bathroom. Napping Mats/Linens were moved out of the bathroom and stored in other room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
- Report comments
- No food safety form signed by parents in children files. TA to included parent authorization for children to participate in activities that included food from outside of the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Missing BGS resubmission for staff. Retained prints dated 11/2023. Staff left the facility at the time of inspection. Staff must to take new fingerprints and not return to work until eligible results are received.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 [blue and yellow spinner, blue and red car, blue see saw equipment. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Mulch is needed under and beneath the play equipment on the outdoor area. Also, TA given to have all the equipment metal bases cannot be exposed and covered by mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by December 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Early Literacy training not completed for staff listed on the supplemental. TA given to have ELT complete within a year of employment. ELT training is listed on the In-Service Training section of the DCF trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Outdated physical records for children listed on the supplemetal.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff did not complete the training. TA given to have trainings completed within a year of the date that trainings were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Staff did not commenced training. TA given to have trainings commenced within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the fire extinguisher training. TA given to have Fire Extinguisher training completed by new staff within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Expired immunization for children listed on the supplemental. TA to keep the children's health records up-to-date all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No physical record for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to obtain the children's health records within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Expired Immunization records in children files. TA given to keep children's health records up-to-date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all electrical outlets are properly covered and secure for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some electrical outlet covers were not in place, though they were corrected at the time of the visit.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all drivers have current medical documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that a driver did not have an up-to-date physical examination on file.
- Context
- Correction due by 6/8/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team approach redirection and behavioral guidance to ensure it aligns with the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 note a finding where staff did not follow the facility's established disciplinary policy.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current maintenance schedule for ensuring the vehicle alarm systems are fully operational?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances between 2025 and 2026 where vehicle alarm systems were found not to be in working condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain cleanliness standards for soft surfaces like rugs and bedding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 indicate repeated findings regarding the sanitary storage of linens and the need for deep cleaning of facility carpets.
Related violations