Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.42
Amore Learning Academy- Sorrento
24534 State Road 44, Sorrento, FL 32776
- License:
- C05LA0245
- 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:
- 143
- License expiration:
- December 5, 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 inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Amore Learning Academy- Sorrento from February 28, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 27, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 17, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from July 16, 2025 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 5 local median in Lake County
Compared to 162 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.77
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 29, 2024March 27, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024December 6, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 22, 2024December 6, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor overhead track glider in the older childrens playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing counselor measured 4 inches of mulch (protective surface) under the overhead track glider in the older children's outdoor playground. Technical assistance provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Per staff statements, there is water leaking on the 2 year old room during long periods of rain. A roof assessment is needed. TA given to keep all areas in good shape, and prevent water leaking.
- Correction status
- Due by January 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider did not notified DOH for 5 confirmed cases of RSV. TA given to report to any suspect of outbreak to DOH for guidance and protocol.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-10
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16 mixed age, where 7 children are 3 year old, 4 children are 2 year old, 4 children of 4 year old and 1 child of 5 year old. ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16 mixed age, where 7 children are 3 year old, 4 children are 2 year old, 4 children of 4 year old and 1 child of 5 year old. ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Other 2 children arrived during inspection. TA given to staff and Director on regards to mixed group ratio. A second staff entered at the room at the time of inspection. Final ratio - 2:16 (2-5 year old)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Second signture]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Second signature missing on 10/25/2024, 10/28/2024 and 10/29/2024 trips. TA given about the importance to have a second person checking the bus after the driver does. The second signature is the attestation that no children were left in the vehicle. Staff signed the log at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Monkey bars equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Mulch observed worn and shredded under and beneath the monkey bars equipment. TA given to maintain the amount of mulch needed for the falling zone equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Peeling paint observed in the SA room. 3 walls in need of maintenance. TA given to keep paint in good shape to avoid children get it into their mouth.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Staff have not documentation of the exposure plan refresher training. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The alarm did not go off on vehicle #6 (plate AU70NP). TA given to have the alarm set up to sound within a minute after the engine is off. According to Director, they will use the other 2 vans available until the alarm be fixed. Van will be out of service during summer until the alarm be check up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Spanish Teacher with no BGS in room. There were 2 screened staff in the same room. Spanish teacher left the premises during inspection. TA given to Owner and Director about BGS requirements for enrichment personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 current process for ensuring staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when children from different age groups are combined?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met in a mixed-age group. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place for transportation safety, specifically regarding the use of logs and secondary checks to ensure no child is left behind?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection indicate a finding related to missing signatures on transportation logs. This question allows the provider to explain the current double-check protocols used to verify the safety of children during transport.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain the protective ground cover on the playgrounds to ensure it remains at the recommended depth for safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining playground ground cover has been a repeated topic in recent reports. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility ensures outdoor play areas remain in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current protocol for monitoring and reporting communicable illnesses to the local health department?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that communicable disease reporting and staff training on exposure plans have been noted in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current communication and health safety protocols in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility handle routine maintenance and repairs to ensure all areas remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility maintenance, including repairs to walls and addressing water issues, has been noted in previous reports. Asking about the current maintenance process helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the physical environment.
Related violations