Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.36
Bithlo Head Start
18501 Washington Ave, Orlando, FL 32820
- License:
- C09OR0200
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- March 25, 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
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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Bithlo Head Start from March 10, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 4, 2024.
Eight later inspections, from April 11, 2024 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in Orlando
Compared to 457 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required employee roster to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 the center manage and update its staff roster to ensure all personnel records remain current in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2024 noted that the facility needed to update its employee roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps clarify the current process for maintaining accurate staff documentation.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 29, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are fully vetted and cleared before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles staff background checks provides insight into the administrative diligence applied to maintaining a secure environment for children.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there is a change in the primary teaching staff for a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication regarding staffing changes helps parents stay informed and supports a stable, predictable environment for children.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how you balance structured learning activities with free play time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily schedule helps parents understand how the center supports child development through a mix of play and guided instruction.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom supervision and ensure staff are always engaged with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about supervision practices gives families a better understanding of how the center maintains active oversight throughout the day.