Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.45
Seaside Preparatory Early Learning Academy
502 S Old County Rd, Edgewater, FL 32132
- License:
- C07VO0219
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- January 5, 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.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Seaside Preparatory Early Learning Academy from April 11, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 18, 2024.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from December 19, 2024 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Edgewater
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.36
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.
July 25, 2023December 4, 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 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]
- Report comments
- There are several play structures that have chipping paint and rust, including the blue tugboat on the younger playground, the fireman- swirly pole on the older playground, and the ladder on the older playground. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed the nap cots to be stored in a bathroom that was actively being used, the director removed the cots from the bathroom and stored them in a classroom instead. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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 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]
- Report comments
- Weeds in the younger children's playground have overrun the play area. Also, the wall in the younger children's playground has a large area of peeling paint. The CCF Handbook states that the playgrounds must be free from hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
- Please repair the hole in the door in the pink bathroom and replace the toilet seat in the blue bathroom. Also remove or repair the water fountain on the playground. The CCF Handbook states that the facility must be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Several cots are warped and fraying. The CCF Handbook states that bedding must be safe and sanitary for the children. Not Monitored Comments This inspection was not conducted during rest time. Cot placement was not observed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
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
- The staff member documented on the supplemental form has not completed the required 40 hours of training. Training must be completed by 5/11/2023. The CCF Handbook states that personnel must complete training within 12 months from when their training begins.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- The staff member did not begin the required 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. The CCF Handbook states that all child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 staff check crib condition, nap spacing, and infant sleep-room setup?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A April 2023 public inspection record includes a finding about crib, nap, or sleep-space requirements. This question helps families understand the center's current process without assuming the issue is present.
- Context
- The report lists a correction due date of 4/25/2023. A later inspection with no listed inspection concerns appears on April 16, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the condition of the outdoor play area was mentioned in reports from both 2023 and 2024. Asking about current maintenance helps clarify how the facility keeps the play space ready for daily use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 noted that the facility lacked documentation regarding the start of required training for a staff member, which was addressed at that time.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle routine facility repairs to ensure that all areas remain in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes the upkeep of classrooms and common areas to provide a well-maintained environment.
General question
What steps are taken to ensure that children's sleep environments are safe and comfortable?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the facility's approach to sleep safety and equipment quality helps parents feel confident about the environment provided for nap times.