Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.25
Creative Arts Early Learning Academy
510 S Lakeview Dr, Lake Helen, FL 32744
- License:
- C07VO0419
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 122
- License expiration:
- August 28, 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
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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Creative Arts Early Learning Academy from March 16, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 8, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from August 5, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in Volusia County
Compared to 190 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023March 22, 2024December 19, 2024July 29, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023November 30, 2023March 22, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023November 30, 2023Inspection 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 14 employees. All 14 employee records were reviewed. One employee, SL, has been at the facility for over 90 days and has not completed the SR preservice training requirements. The training requirements can be found on pages 9 and 10 of the School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook September 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 14 employees. All 14 employee records were monitored. One employee, MP, has been at the facility and in the child care industry for over 12 months and has not completed the Early Literacy training requirement. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 40-41 that: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 15 employees. All 15 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, JP and RV, had a 90-day break in childcare and a resubmission on their background screening was not conducted. The Director completed a resubmission during the inspection for both employees. The facility will be closed the next week due to the holiday and if the results of the re submission have not been received prior to re-opening, the employees will not be left alone with the children at any time until clearances have been received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 53 that: C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care indus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 11 employee records. One employee, AG, left the child care industry without completing the required training and was hired by the facility without the training being completed. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 43 that: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed 11 employee records. Two employees, KH and AG, have been at the facility for over 90 days and have not completed the SR preservice trainings. The School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 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 personnel must successfully complete the preservice trainin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 11 employees. Counselor reviewed all 11 employee records. One employee, AG, did not have the signed statement about previous work in child care. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director was not able to show the Counselor that monthly inspections inside and outside have taken place. There was not a Physical Environment log to review. The Director will perform an inspection, complete the log and send to Counselor to review. 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 child's 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 ensur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 73 children enrolled. Counselor reviewed 38 newly enrolled children since the last inspection on 7/18/2023. Two children that have been at the facility over 30 days did not have their out of state shot records transferred over to a DH Form 680. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 9 employees. Counselor reviewed all 9 employee records. Two employees, AL and MB, had expired Abuse/Neglect forms. The two employees signed the forms during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 60-61 that: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director was not able to show the Counselor that monthly inspections inside and outside have taken place. There was not a Physical Environment log to review. The Director will perform an inspection, complete the log and send to Counselor to review. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [two large playground pieces on the smaller playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Counselor observed that the mulch has been depleted around the two large playground pieces on the smaller playground. At this time, the ground cover does not meet the requirements. The Director reported that mulch has been 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- There are currently 12 employees. Counselor reviewed all 12 employee records. One employee, BC, has not completed the Intro training in the required amount of time. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 39-40 that: 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 care industry. Training completion m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 12 employees. Counselor reviewed all 12 employee records. Two employees, AM and SL, did not have current Abuse/Neglect forms on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 61-62 that: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No onsite inspection was conducted. The re inspection was completed by document submission via email on 3/31/2023 to this Licensing Counselor. Counselor received a request from the Director for additional time for employee, BC to complete the SR preservice training. The Director is aware that the standard will be cited again for noncompliance. The SR preservice training is due by 4/14/2023. If the training has not been completed by this date, the employee will no longer be allowed to work in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed 11 employee records. One employee, BC, was employed at the facility for over 90 days, left and then returned without the preservice training requirements met. The OEL Health and Safety Handbook states on page 42 that: 2. In the event an individual leaves the school readiness program not in compliance with the training requirements described in this section, and returns to the program either at the same or a different program facility, prior to re-employment he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, in addition to any new mandated training requirements that may have been established during the gap in employment in the sc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members have their background screenings updated promptly, especially if they have had a break in service?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 note a finding regarding background screening documentation for staff who had a break in employment. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages these requirements today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required health and safety training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a topic in multiple reports over the last few years. This question allows the provider to explain the systems they have in place to keep training current for all employees.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and safely maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records indicate that documentation of routine playground equipment inspections was a topic in past reports. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility ensures outdoor safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage personnel recordkeeping to ensure all required documentation, such as annual reporting forms, stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining complete personnel files has been a repeated topic in past reports. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to keep staff records accurate.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing helps parents feel connected to their child's environment. Understanding these practices provides insight into how the center keeps families informed.