Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.07
- Local median
- 0.71
Explorations Child Care And Learning Center, Llc
20540 Independence Blvd, Groveland, FL 34736
- License:
- C05LA0258
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- May 31, 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 inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Explorations Child Care And Learning Center, Llc from May 2, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34736
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.33
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.
April 18, 2024August 21, 2024May 8, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024May 8, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024April 22, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 4, 2024April 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2 Staff ] child care personnel for [9] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9 ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The ratio in the 1-year-old room was not sufficient there was only one staff for 9 children. Issue was resolved during inspection when staff returned.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the childrens bathroom the outlet was exposed within childrens reach. The issue was corrected during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed the baseboard in the 3's and 4's classroom coming off the wall. Technical assistance provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. This will need to be corrected by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed a gap from the base of the fence to the ground in the big outdoor playground. Technical assistance provided that the base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. This will need to be corrected by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed medications which had expired and no longer being administered inside of the medicine box. Technical assistance provided that Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Provider discarded medication at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- The drainage pole on the bathroom floor was observed open, creating a hole that become a tripping hazard. Provider placed a metal cover at the time of inspection. TA given to keep all areas in the good condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Electrical outlet was observed with no protective cover on the 2 year old room. Staff placed a protective cover on the electrical outlet at the time of inspection. TA given to keep all outlets protected.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A wood palette with exposed nails, a mop bucket full of water and random wood pieces were left on the right side of the playground exit hallway. Provider removed the wood and the wood palette, bumped water out the bucket at the time of inspection. TA was given to provide to inspect the outdoor space every morning to assure the environment is safe.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fence did not reach 4 ' height on the left side of the playground. TA was given to provider that fence have to reach 4' all around. Provider may removed build up dirt to have the fence to reach the minimum height of 4'.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A portion of the fence was taken out due playground renovation and was not closed back after of the job was completed. Provider closed fence temporally to allow children to go outside until a final and sturdy correction is done. TA given to prevent the gaps bigger than 3.5 ' on the fence.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Sippy cups from home were left on the room of 3-4 year old room with no first and last name. Sippy cups on the 1 year old room were not labeled with last name. Staff labeled sippy cups at the room at the time of inspection. TA given to add first and last name to sippy cups that comes from home as well the sippy cups that are provided by the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Nap mats were observed stored in the bathroom. Also linens were on the mats touching each other. TA given to designate another area to store the mats. Mats were taken out of the bathroom at the time of inspection. Linens should not have contact within once been used. Mats were stored in a sanitary manner at the time of inspection.
- 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
- 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 training within due date. Staff have a year, from date of commenced trainings while working continually in the industry to complete the training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 exceeded time frame to complete trainings. TA given to have the completion of training within 1 year of the commenced date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 followed discipline policy. Staff did use a not allowed discipline method. Staff is no longer working the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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]
- Report comments
- Level 2 BGS in process for staff listed on the supplemental. TA given to have staff eligible status before employment time. Staff left the premises at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 explain the steps taken to ensure that electrical outlets are always properly covered and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified an uncovered electrical outlet within a child's reach. This is a topic that has appeared in previous inspection reports as well.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff members are briefly away from the room?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a moment where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met in a classroom.
- Context
- The issue was resolved during the inspection when staff returned.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and disposal of medications to ensure they are always handled safely and according to regulations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 indicate that expired medications were found on-site that had not been properly discarded.
- Context
- The medication was discarded at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What routine checks do you perform on the outdoor play areas to ensure fencing remains secure and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 have noted concerns regarding fence integrity and potential gaps in the outdoor play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay current with their required training and professional development milestones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 show that some personnel had not completed required training within the expected timeframes.
Related violations