Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.1
Learning Ladder Preschool Inc
297 S Cottage Hill Rd, Orlando, FL 32805
- License:
- C09OR1015
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 10:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 32
- License expiration:
- March 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.
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Learning Ladder Preschool Inc from February 23, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 24, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32805
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 5%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.13
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
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director did not have proof verifying completion of in-service hours for 2024-2025
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider did not have proof that an annual fire inspection was completed by the local fire authority, Technical Assistance: 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed two personnel files that had incomplete employment information. Noncompliance was resolved at the time of inspection. Provider obtained and verified missing employment information from both personnel in the presence of Licensing. Technical Assistance: CCF Handbook Chapter 5 Section 5.1, D D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job perfor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for March, April, May 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the fire drill completed for March - May 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, counselor observed an incomplete physical environment logs for March, April and May 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [April 2023 was missing]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Distracted Adult brochure acknowledgment for April 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 tape securing the seats on the seesaw has unraveled.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, counselor observed the seesaw on the playground not safe.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe a current Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting form inside of the personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 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
Could you explain how the center ensures that all staff members have their required employment history checks and documentation completed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from 2024 noted that some personnel files were missing specific employment history information, though the issue was resolved during that visit. Asking about the current process helps families understand how the center maintains complete and accurate staff records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 indicated that proof of in-service training hours was not available for review at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing staff professional development and recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required safety inspections, such as those from the local fire authority, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show a finding regarding the documentation of an annual fire inspection. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility manages its regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness documentation.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining and documenting the regular safety checks for playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent maintenance of play areas is essential for the daily safety of children. This question allows the center to describe their routine inspection schedule and how they ensure equipment remains in good condition.
General question
How do you communicate with families about important safety information and required annual acknowledgments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is vital for ensuring that all required safety information is shared and understood. This question helps parents understand the center's process for keeping families informed about important policies.