Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.63
- Local median
- 0.46
Big Stars Learning Center
430 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
- License:
- C09OR0773
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 39
- License expiration:
- June 13, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Big Stars Learning Center from February 6, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 4, 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
7 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32809
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.59
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 4, 2024January 20, 2026February 20, 2026May 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not written]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the menu was not written for the month of May.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red jungle gym and tires] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed resilient surface under the red jungle gym and tires was not maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed four children with an incomplete enrollment form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 13 mixed age children out of ratio (one-year-old was included in the ratio). Owner stayed in classroom to keep ratio compliant. Completed at time of reinspection.
- 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
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The program must ensure that all children are supervised at all times, including during transportation, arrival, and transitions. Staff must verify that each child exits the vehicle and remains under supervision until released to school personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The driver of the vehicle failed to drop the child off at the appropriate location. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The center did not comply with Florida Child Care Facility transportation and supervision requirements, which mandate that children must be transported safely, continuously supervised, and released only to the correct authorized location or individual.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-19
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The program must ensure complete the required physical inspection and visual sweep after every transport. Staff must be retrained on transportation procedures to ensure all children are accounted for before leaving the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The program must ensure that all incidents are documented on the day they occur and that parents receive the required written report at the time of the incident.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The program must ensure that all accident/incident forms are completed and provided to the parent or authorized individual on the day of the incident, as required.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The Childcare personnel completed the attendance during the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed there are still overgrown weeds in the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, part of the play area had overgrown weeds and fencing leaning on the side of the building that posed a threat to the safety of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was no fire extinguisher inside of vehicle used to transport children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and an area where children can jump from]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a resilient surface was not provided beneath the fall zone.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Gap in fencing observed in corner of playground. Space is adequate for child to go through. Children to remain away from gap until adequately repaired
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Toilet paper missing in rest room. Re-supplied at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [Basketball hoop] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Base of basketball hoop to be filled with substance (water or sand) sufficient enough to prevent hoop to be pushed over. Mulch bags are being placed on base to temporarily secure structure until properly anchored. Children are to avoid using structure until adequately secured
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two child care personnel did not complete the required 10 hours of in-service for the 2022-2023 year. Make up hours cannot be used for the current 2023-2024 year.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child with an expired immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have a general statement in the parent handbook/policies to inform parents at the time of enrollment that some children in care may not have current immunizations. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the immunization statement is missing from the facilities handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the ones to twos room 1:7 children on first walk through and then a 1:8 on the second walk through. Fixed at time of inspection as two children were sent home in the ones to twos classroom making the new ratio 1:6
- 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
- Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [children were seen going inside the building by themselves to use the restroom while the rest of the class was outside.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a few children entering the building to use the restroom by themselves while the rest of the class was outside. Completed at time of inspection as technical assistance was given, and the employee was advised to bring all of the children indoors to use the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that on the outdoor play area the fence was broken and had a piece sticking out.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility is licensed to serve [6 children in the two year old room, 16 in the VPK room, and 7 in the ones/twos room] children. A total of [8 children in the twos room, 17 children in the VPK room, and 8 children in the ones/twos room.] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The capacity is 6 children in the two year old room, 16 in the VPK room, and 7 in the ones/twos room and counselor observed 8 children in the twos room, 17 children in the VPK room, and 8 children in the ones/twos room. Completed at time of inspection as 2 children were sent home in the twos room, 2 children were sent home in the VPK room, and 2 children were sent home in the one/twos room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [the handwashing procedures with situations of when to wash hands.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the kitchen the handwashing sink was missing the handwashing procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel did not complete the required fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel did not complete the required exposure plan training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child's immunization record expired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One of the driver's physical exam expired on 4/23/2022. The provider will email to licensing the new physical exam on or before the due date. The driver will not drive anymore until he has a new physical exam.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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
- The child care personnel failed the last exam required to complete Part II. She has scheduled a new exam for 3/11/2023. The provider will email to licensing the transcrpt showing completion of the training requirement on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 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
- None of the child care personnel had not signed the form annually. The provider will email to licensing the signed forms on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages classroom coverage and maintains compliance with state standards.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that daily attendance records are accurately kept and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection report indicate a concern regarding the availability of daily attendance records. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks child attendance and maintains necessary documentation.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the safety protocols and visual sweep procedures used during transportation to ensure all children are accounted for?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a concern regarding vehicle safety sweeps. Asking about current transportation protocols helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure child safety during transit.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for maintaining the outdoor play area and ensuring that all equipment remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to outdoor equipment and play area maintenance between 2024 and 2026. This question allows parents to learn about the center's ongoing maintenance routine and how they ensure the play environment remains in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center communicate with families regarding any accidents or incidents that may occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a finding regarding the documentation and notification of incidents. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures timely and clear communication regarding their child's well-being.
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