Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.72
The Play Palace Child Care, LLC
2817 N Powers Dr, Orlando, FL 32818
- License:
- C09OR0551
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 56
- License expiration:
- January 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.
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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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for The Play Palace Child Care, LLC from January 16, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 26, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32818
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.48
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 21, 2026May 4, 2026June 15, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024May 4, 2026June 15, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024June 15, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 25, 2024May 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [30 Three to nine year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [30] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the unannounced visit, it was observed by CCR that the facility was out of ratio in the three-year-old classroom. This was corrected at the time of the visit with parents being called to pick up the children so that they were back in ratio. Parents arrived placing the facility back into compliance at the time of the visit. The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 12 .
- 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
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the unannounced reinspection visit it was observed by CCR that the facility had an individual that was left alone with children in care. Please see individual name on the supplemental page of the inspection. The facility did not have a background screening at the time of the inspection. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the individual left the facility. screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this info ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the unannounced reinspection visit it was observed by CCR that the facility was using electronic media (Television) with children younger than the age of two years with the one-year-old classroom. This was corrected at the time of the inspection with the television being turned off. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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
- The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required training to the department for review. Please see employee name on supplemental page.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, it was noted by CCR that the facility did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening clearance for childcare personnel. Please see name on supplemental page of inspection. A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 51.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Departure and arrival times ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Completed at the time of the inspection as the director corrected the form at the time of the inspection. Please see picture attached to the inspection report. A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that the facility had air vents in classroom hallways and bathroom in need of cleaning. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the cleaning of all vents. See pictures attached.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that the facility had two employees that had no proof of safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training on file. Please see employee names on confidential page of the inspection. 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 t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed by CCR that some staff did not have 5131 forms on file. See employee names on confidential page of inspection. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), Facility did not have complete CF-FSP 5131 background screening and personnel file requirements on file. Completed at the time of the inspection as the facility completed the form at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that one employee did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening was missing for one employee. See employee name on confidential page of the report. Background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Background screening was not completed for Director.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [For months of July and August.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility failed to conduct fire drills for the months of July and August.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [Two] child care personnel for [23] children is required. A ratio of [One] child care personnel for [23] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio: Ones 1:5 Ones 1:6 Twos 1:11 Threes-School Age Mixed 1:23 Corrected at time of inspection. Facility brought in additional staff.
- 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 of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [no training transcript on file. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility failed to maintain personnel training transcript on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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
- Personnel failed to complete Safe Sleep Practices within 30 days of hire
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Four children with missing immunization records on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider did not supply valid driver First Aid and CPR certification. Completed at time of inspection. Provider emailed current valid First Aid and CPR certification.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 6.1, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider was unable to provide current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. Completed at time of inspection. Provider emailed current insurance coverage.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility failed to provide an annual inspection by a mechanic. Completed at time of inspection. Provider emailed current annual vehicle inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
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
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that documentation for background screening clearance was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains these records and ensures compliance for all staff.
- Context
- The finding was identified during a June 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that children are always supervised by screened individuals, and what steps are taken when new staff join the team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening documentation was missing or incomplete over the past few years. This question allows the provider to explain their current oversight practices for staff screening and supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections, including as recently as June 2026, show instances where the center was out of ratio. This question invites the director to describe how they monitor classroom staffing levels to ensure every child is properly supervised.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for maintaining transportation logs and ensuring all vehicle requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 note concerns regarding transportation logs and vehicle documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to safe transportation practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required training, such as safe sleep practices, within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that there have been repeated issues with maintaining documentation for required staff training. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility ensures all caregivers are properly trained and knowledgeable.
Related violations