Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.33
RCMA Zellwood Child Development Center
3109 Union St, Zellwood, FL 32798-5325
- License:
- C09OR0082
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- December 30, 2026
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.
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 inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for RCMA Zellwood Child Development Center from April 26, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in Orange County
Compared to 616 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.69
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 28, 2023April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Safe sleep training was not completed within 30 days of hire for one child care personnel. Technical Assistance: All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
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: 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]
- Inspector notes
- In threes classroom- counselor observed cracked floor tiles and wall with peeling paint.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- No in-service on file for one staff.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility do not have an approved annual fire safety inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required training on safe sleep and shaken baby syndrome?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from April 2026 noted a need for documentation regarding staff training on these specific topics. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all new hires meet these requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track ongoing professional development and annual training requirements for your staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in more than one report over the past few years. This question allows the director to explain the current systems in place to ensure all staff stay up-to-date with their required hours.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting classrooms to ensure that furniture and building features are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted observations regarding the condition of some floor tiles and wall surfaces. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility monitors the environment to keep it in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you coordinate with local authorities to ensure all annual safety inspections are completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for staying current with all required safety certifications.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families feel connected to the daily life of the center and informed about the care their children receive. Understanding how the director shares information about classroom changes and routines provides insight into the center's partnership with parents.