Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 0.62
Challenging Minds Christian Academy
1301 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL 32808
- License:
- C09OR0988
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon: 6:30AM to 11:59AM; Tue-Sat: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 26
- License expiration:
- October 12, 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.
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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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Challenging Minds Christian Academy from February 8, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32808
Compared to 62 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.21
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 10, 2025July 9, 2025September 15, 2025January 28, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024September 15, 2025May 8, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024May 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [mixed 3s] group was inadequate in that [children were observed leaving the room without adult accompaniment]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Two children were observed exiting the classroom after lunch while their teacher was on the other side of the classroom, facing away. Additionally, the 1s classroom was left without supervision twice when the teacher left to retrieve her lunch. Resolved at time of inspection and technical assistance on supervision requirements provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Student was observed without a student health exam.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed personnel without DCF introductory training in room alone with children. Director place training personnel in room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant to 1 yrs ] group was inadequate in that [an "other" personnel with training was left alone with children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed "other" personnel alone with children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed children remained in high-chair to perform activities other than eating.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed items in the playpen that compromising safety.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist observe personnel files missing in-service certificates, logs, and no evidence of training in DCF transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 has not been able to complete the training requirements. The provider requested additional time to give the CCP to complete what's needed.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The child care personnel is missing the Child Abuse & Neglect exam.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, licensing observed the railing on the stairs that lead to the playground area was loose. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The swing set was missing the appropriate brackets to hold swing in place.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- licensing specialist observed the chains to the three swings were wrapped around the frame and secured with a clamp. The swing set is missing the appropriate brackets to hold the chain and swing in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1-yr-old] group was inadequate in that [two 1-yr-olds were alone sleeping in the toddler room unspervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel that was caring for one infant was moved to the toddler room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Extinguisher was last tagged on January 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- One bottle with missing first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- One personnel with an expired (1/27/23) form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Roster was not updated.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No daily attendance recorded.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Not recorded in the sign in/out book. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 20),(Section 402.311(2), F.S.) Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Per Director's statement via mobile phone, The children's cabinet is maintained locked whenever she departs the facility. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [ones] group was inadequate in that [staff stepped out of the room leaving a child napping by themselves.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the child care employee in the ones room left a child napping in the room by themselves. Corrected at time of inspection as technical assistance was given in that the director was instructed to not leave any of the children unattended.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that one child care personnel did not start the required 40 hour training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 two children had expired immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 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
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that children are always supervised and remain in their assigned areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 noted an instance where children were observed leaving their classroom without adult accompaniment. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols in place to keep children safe and accounted for throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain your current process for ensuring that all items in cribs or playpens are safe for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 identified items in a playpen that were considered a potential safety risk. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current sleep safety practices and how staff monitor crib contents.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed their required training before they are left alone with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2025 and 2026 where staff were found to be missing required training or certifications. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking staff training status and ensuring compliance before personnel work independently.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that all children have their required health records and documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2026 indicate concerns regarding missing health documentation or labeling for items brought from home. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes used to maintain complete and accurate records for every child.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes to the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and the center's operational standards. Discussing these routines provides insight into how the provider keeps families connected and involved.