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LadyBird Academy Windermere

12144 Chase Rd, Windermere, FL 34786

License:
C09OR0785
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 10:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
253
License expiration:
January 6, 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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for LadyBird Academy Windermere from May 8, 2023 through May 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 29, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic 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
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34786

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
4%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.31

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Report comments
In the infant and three year old classroom, one child's name was not marked out on the attendance roster. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children thro ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Report comments
In the four to five year old classroom, one child's name was missing from attendance roster. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the da ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03
View official report
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed that bus used for transport had an expired inspection.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility held a valid license on October 1, 1992, and has been continuously licensed since that date, did not have 20 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [3] based on 20 square feet per child, and [10] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, A
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed an exceeded capacity in facility room.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-02
View official 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
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of approved fire inspection from the fire department with no violations.
Correction status
Due by January 26, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02

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 walk me through the process your team uses to ensure that every child is accurately accounted for on the daily attendance roster?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that official inspection reports from late 2025 identified instances where children were not correctly marked on the attendance roster. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices used to maintain accurate records for every child in the classroom.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on May 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected and maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that a vehicle used for transport did not have a current annual mechanic inspection. This question allows families to learn about the center's current maintenance and safety verification schedule for their transportation services.
Context
The issue was marked for correction by May 5, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you share how the center stays on top of required safety certifications and annual fire inspections?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from late 2023 show a finding related to the status of the annual fire safety inspection. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for keeping all emergency preparedness documentation up to date.
Context
The issue was marked for correction by January 26, 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage classroom capacity to ensure there is always enough space for each child throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding the amount of usable floor space per child in one of the rooms. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains appropriate group sizes and space requirements.
Context
The issue was marked for correction by May 5, 2025.
Related violations
General question

How do you support new staff in learning the daily routines and safety protocols of your classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center trains its team helps parents feel confident in the consistency of care and supervision provided to children. This question provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining high standards through staff development.