Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.25
StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes
12800 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828
- License:
- C09OR0005
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 303
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes from March 22, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of August 12, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32828
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.58
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 13, 2024April 8, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023July 29, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023July 26, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed annual fire inspection was not current.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [25 school age ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [31] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Report comments
- The facility was placed back into compliance by adding a teacher to the classroom placing the facility back into compliance with ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H
- Inspector notes
- CCR observed at time of complaint investigation seen on video a child attempting to use the bathroom area and teacher is observed not supervising the child who is attempting to change clothes after an accident. Two children are observed on video without Knowlege or sight of teacher talking to the unclothed child standing in front of the open bathroom door. Teacher was not aware the children were present while the child attempted to change clothes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-15
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- Resolved at the time of the complaint investigation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- See employee name in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required training to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- The facility completed at the time of the inspection as well as provided a copy to the department for review. Please see attached.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio: (old) Infants 1:5 out of ratio Twos 1:13 out of ratio Threes 1:8 Threes 1:3 Threes/Fours 1:7 Fours 2:11 Fours 1:6 Fours 1:7 (corrected) Infants/Ones 2:7 corrected ratio Twos 3:15 corrected ratio Threes 1:11 Threes/Fours 1:7 Fours 1:11 Fours 1:6 Fours 1:7
- 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
- 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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that two employees did not complete the early literacy course within 12 months of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 does your team ensure that classroom ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances of staff-to-child ratios not meeting requirements have been noted in past inspections. This question helps you understand the current staffing practices and oversight measures in place to ensure every classroom remains properly staffed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place to ensure children are always actively supervised, especially during daily routines like bathroom breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past concern regarding supervision during toileting. Asking about this helps you learn how the center currently monitors children during transition times and personal care routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for documenting and communicating any minor accidents or incidents that occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation of incidents has been a topic of discussion in the past. This question helps you understand how the center ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and shared with families in a timely manner.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been past findings related to staff training documentation. This question helps you understand how the center manages professional development and ensures that all personnel meet the necessary training standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the renewal schedule for your facility's safety inspections to ensure all requirements are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that the annual fire safety inspection was not current at that time. This question helps you understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining compliance with all required safety certifications.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by 8/12/2026.
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