Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.16
Lake County Prep Academy
922 N Grove St, Eustis, FL 32726
- License:
- C05LA0289
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 93
- License expiration:
- April 16, 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 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Lake County Prep Academy from January 27, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved background screening.
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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32726
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A Glass sheet was observed accessible to children at the outdoor area. Glass sheet was removed from the outdoor area at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff have not complete training commenced on 03/2025. Staff must complete training within a year of trainings were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No employment attestation on the staff file. Form must be completed at the employment time. Form signed by staff at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No child abuse and neglect on the staff file. Form must be completed at the employment time. Form signed by staff at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Form 5131 not in staff files. Form 5131 is crucial in the process to include the personnel in CARES roster, form 5131 must be complete at the time of employment. Form signed by staff at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No AGMC on the staff file. Form must be completed at the employment time. Form signed by staff at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all required background screening documents and personnel files are complete for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an official inspection in June 2026 indicate that certain required personnel screening forms were missing from staff files at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these records to ensure full compliance.
- Context
- The records show these items were completed at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on June 30, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that a hazard was found in the outdoor play area. This question allows you to learn about the daily or weekly safety checks performed to keep the play environment clear of debris.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on June 30, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and support staff in completing their required introductory training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show a finding related to the completion of required child care training. Understanding how the center monitors these professional development timelines helps ensure that all staff are fully trained.
- Context
- A correction was due by July 17, 2026, and a subsequent inspection on June 30, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required annual forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are kept up to date for every employee?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 noted that certain personnel forms were missing from staff files. This question helps you understand the administrative procedures used to keep these important records current.
- Context
- The forms were signed at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on June 30, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing how the center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of a positive partnership between families and the center.