Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.25
DTA Academy Inc
1649 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
- License:
- C07VO0019
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 140
- License expiration:
- November 2, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia 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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for DTA Academy Inc from January 19, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Three later inspections, from February 25, 2026 through May 29, 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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 32725
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024January 10, 2025October 2, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During a monitoring an Early Learning Coalition staff member observed a mixed group on the playground consisting of 1 staff member to a group of 10 mixed aged children which included a one year old child. Before the representative left all child were napping and both staff members were present supervising the children. Ratio on 2/11/2026 One and two year old children 5:1 Three and four year old children 7:1 Ratio on 2/20/2026 One and two year old children 5:1 Three and four year old children 7:2 The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 12: B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed that one staff member has not completed the School Readiness Pre Service training within 90 days of hire and before unsupervised contact with children. The staff member, GT, started on 11/02/2025. The School Readiness Handbook states: 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Person ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.8.4-- Fire DrillsA. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this complaint there were 5 one-year olds, and 6 VPK students left unattended during nap time. Specialist observed the teachers leave the classrooms and immediately sent them back and provided technical assistance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 13: 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct su ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A Staff member did not follow the facilities published discipline plan. The staff member was terminated. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 3: 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 04-05 Childcare personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. .CCF Handbook , Section 2.4.2 ( Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements (SR). 2.4.2--During nap time. Childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child Care personnel required to meet the staff to child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. This Specialist observed on arrival that during nap time there was a VPK cla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During a monitoring by the Food Program, it was observed that teachers were huddled at the front away from their classrooms for a short meeting with the director during naptime. All children were not within sight and sound during this brief period. Teachers returned to their classrooms before the monitoring was completed. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.4.2--During nap time, childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare personnel required to meet the staff to child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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
- Pursuant to the child Safety Alarm bill in 2021, all vehicles used to transport children by childcare facilities and large family childcare homes must be equipped with a reliable alarm system which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 19.4--Personnel Records must be maintained and kept current on all school readiness program personnel. There are several Personnel Records that are missing. These must include: 1. A signed employment application with a statement indicating if he or he has ever worked in a facility that has had a license or school readiness program contract denied, revoked, or suspended in any state or jurisdiction, or has been the subject of a disciplinary action or been fined while employed in a child care facility. 2. Documentation of position and date of employment. 3. A signed OEL-SR-6208 child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements. 4. Copies of required training information as describ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 show a finding related to maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. This question helps understand the current processes in place to keep children properly supervised at all times.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current procedures for monitoring classrooms and outdoor areas during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated findings regarding nap time supervision. This question allows the director to explain the current practices and staff training used to ensure children are always within sight and hearing.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are familiar with and follow the center's discipline policy?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from October 2025 included a finding regarding compliance with the facility's written discipline policy. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to staff accountability and child guidance.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff members are fully trained and prepared before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding the completion of required preservice training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff training requirements.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle monthly emergency drills, and how are these records maintained for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 show a finding regarding the maintenance of fire drill records. Asking this helps confirm that the facility is currently following all safety documentation protocols.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by February 2026.
Related violations