Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.05
- Local median
- 0.58
Growing Place Academy, Corp
6900 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822
- License:
- C09OR1138
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- December 18, 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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Latest inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 11, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Growing Place Academy, Corp from January 19, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 31, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32822
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.76
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 14, 2023April 14, 2026June 30, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 5, 2024December 13, 2024April 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the base of the fence on the big playground still has areas that are not at ground level. Director stated that other issues came up at the facility that they could not fix the fence in time. Licensing specialist will extend the due date to two more months to allow time for the fence to be fixed.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the base of the fence on the big outdoor play area was not at ground level with more that 3 1/2inch gaps. Technical Assistance: Page 24-OutDoor Play Area- Facility Handbook F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed four boxes of liquid egg whites expired on 3-4-26. Provider discarded all expired box of egg whites at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed diaper changing mat in ones classroom was torn and not impermeable. Technical Assistance: Page 37: Diaper Requirements E.When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed missing physical environment logs. Page 20-General Health and Safety-Facility Handbook Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swings on big playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed fall zones on big playground for swings were missing 6inches of mulch. Technical Assistance: Page 38: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment-Facility handbook D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff member missing 5-hour literacy course. Name of childcare personnel can be found on the confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility at the time of the inspection had a fire inspection from the fire department that had violations. The fire department is expected to come back to the facility to issue a correction to the noncompliance after the date of 12/19/2024 as noted on the fire inspection from the fire department. The facility will be placed on a provisional license pending approved fire safety inspection. Please see attached report.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that employee see supplemental page was missing documented training for both Safe sleep and fire extinguisher training on file. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required training to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that employee see supplemental page was missing a childcare eligible status on background screening at the time of the inspection. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required background screening to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 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 in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed a ratio of 1:5 for infants and 1:8 for one-year-olds during nap time. Completed at time of inspection as the ratio was corrected. Initial ratio: Infants 1:5 Ones 1:8 Twos 2:10 Threes 1:17 (nap time ratio observed) Fours 1:15 Corrected ratio: Infants 2:5 Ones 2:8 Twos 1:10 Threes 1:17 (nap time ratio observed) Fours 1:15
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue plastic slide, swings, and dome climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the mulch under the blue plastic slide, swings, and dome climbing equipment was not maintained at least 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fence in the outdoor play area was not at least 4 feet in height due to a build-up at the base in two areas: the play area for younger children, and the back corner of the older children's play area.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fence in the outdoor play area was not at least 4 feet in height due to a build-up at the base in two areas: the play area for younger children, and the back corner of the older children's play area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
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 blue metal car equipment had sharp, jagged edges, the red rotating bike equipment did not have a ground cover such as mulch, shredded rubber chips, sand, or a unitary playground surface, and the blue plastic slide posed a burn risk.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the blue metal car equipment had sharp, jagged edges, the red rotating bike equipment did not have a ground cover such as mulch, shredded rubber chips, sand, or a unitary playground surface, and the blue plastic slide posed a burn risk.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed three child care personnel did not complete the 45 hour training within 12 months of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed three child care personnel were not on the facility's Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel with expired background screening.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel was not on the facility Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse. Not Monitored Comments The reinspection was conducted as a desk review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 that all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an official inspection report previously identified missing documentation for a staff member's background screening status.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are currently being taken to maintain the outdoor play area fencing, and how often is it checked to ensure it remains at ground level?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the condition of the outdoor fencing has been a repeated topic across multiple reports.
- Context
- The most recent report indicates a correction is currently in progress with a future due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor the depth of the mulch or ground cover in the playground fall zones to ensure it stays within safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that maintaining adequate ground cover in play areas has been a recurring topic in the available records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training, such as early literacy or fire safety courses, on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in recent inspection reports.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily health and safety checks for equipment and supplies to ensure everything is in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about daily maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility proactively manages the safety and quality of the environment for children.