Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.31
Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center Inc
399 N Orange Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
- License:
- C07VO0164
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 63
- License expiration:
- June 27, 2027
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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
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Latest inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center Inc from January 27, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 24, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32763
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 2, 2023June 10, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2023October 1, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [several playground pieces on the playground, including the swing set] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facilitys playground has a swing set and several other playground pieces that are anchored in and need to meet the fall zone requirements, The Director reported that mulch will be ordered. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 38-39 that: D. 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a mini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- There are currently 12 employees. All 12 employee records were reviewed. One employee, KP, has been at the facility for over 90 days and has not completed the School Readiness pre service training requirements. The School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook states on page 7 that: 3 Training Requirements Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. Training is required for other personnel if they at any time fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of children. 3.1 Preservice Child care pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Twenty newly enrolled children's records were reviewed since the last inspection on 6/17/2025. One child, WH, has been at the facility for over 30 days and does not have a physical on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Twenty newly enrolled children's records were reviewed since the last inspection on 6/17/2025. One child, WH, has been at the facility for over 30 days has a physical on file, but the physical was incomplete in that it was missing the date of the exam. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorize ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Twenty newly enrolled children's records were reviewed since the last inspection on 6/17/2025. One child, GH, did not have a parent signature or date on the completed child care application on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The facility currently uses two vans. Both van's insurance was current through 5/22/24. Both van's vehicle inspections were current through 2/21/2024. During the inspection of the vehicle alarm for both van's, it was discovered that one van's alarm was not working properly. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 17 that: F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
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
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Counselor observed dead bugs around the kitchen area and a live roach in one of the bathrooms. The Director reported that they have regular monthly pest control but will call the company to come back out to address the problem. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20 that: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and saf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [9 outdoor metal play structures on two playgrounds] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the playground inspection, Counselor observed 4 play structures on the medium playground and 5 play structures on the larger playground that are supposed to be anchored in the ground and they were not. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 38 that: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swing set and other play structures on the medium playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Counselor observed the medium playground to be lacking the required amount of mulch to meet the fall zone requirements. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 38-38 that: D. 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. 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 in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- There are currently 15 employee records. Counselor reviewed all 15 employee records. One employee, MM, started the Intro training after the 90 days of her start at the facility. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 39-40 that: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- During an onsite visit on 4/27/2023, it was discovered that on 4/26/2023, teacher/AM grabbed a child that was placed in her classroom for a time out, by the arm when moving the child to a different seat. This action caused the child to experience pain in her wrist area which later needed medical attention. The facility does have a current discipline policy in place that is appropriate, but the teacher did not follow it. As a result of this action, the teacher was terminated on 4/27/2023 and the entire staff completed the DCF training, "Safety in a Child Care Program". The facility no longer places children out of their classroom if the teacher needs help but has installed a d ... [truncated]
- 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed 16 employee records. One employee, AN, was in the Child Care industry for over a year and did not complete the Early Literacy requirement prior to returning to the industry. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 43 that: 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re-employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 16 employees. Counselor reviewed all 16 employee records. Two employees, AR and JT, had 90 day break in services and their background screening was not re submitted. The Director re submitted the two screenings during the inspection. The two employees cannot have unsupervised contact with the children until the screenings are received with their results. The Child Care Facility Handbook on page 53 that: C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 the current process for ensuring that vehicle safety alarms are functioning correctly before transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted an issue with a vehicle alarm system not working properly. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility ensures transportation safety protocols are maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain playground surfaces to ensure they continue to meet safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining playground ground cover and equipment has been a repeated topic in inspections between 2023 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance schedule and how they ensure the play areas remain in good condition.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 19, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff members complete their required training within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that staff training documentation and completion timelines have been a recurring topic in reports from 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility ensures all personnel are properly prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for reviewing and updating children's health records upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted instances where student health examinations were missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages recordkeeping to ensure all required health documentation is accurate and up to date.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families if there is ever a need to update or provide missing information for a child's file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding enrollment paperwork ensures that children's files remain complete and compliant. Understanding the center's outreach process helps parents know what to expect if any administrative updates are required.