Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.65
- Local median
- 0.1
Early Learning Connections
1102 26th St, Orlando, FL 32805
- License:
- C09OR1150
- 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: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 97
- License expiration:
- April 11, 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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Early Learning Connections from February 20, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved background screening.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32805
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 59%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
November 15, 2023March 28, 2024August 9, 2024December 11, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 11, 2024December 9, 2025March 31, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 11, 2023December 9, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 11, 2023March 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed kitchen to be in need of cleaning, including within refrigerators.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [dishes were present in hand washing sink at time of inspection.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Items were removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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 [playground equipment was observed to be in overall disrepair]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Director was notified that playground equipment must be repaired or replaced as it is no longer safe to use.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff file was missing Form 5131. Director notified.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infant room observed to have 6 children. Another staff member arrived at time of inspection to address ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 infant observed to not have access to a crip. Another staff member arrived at time of inspection to adjust ratio's, opening up a crib for the infant.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ soap]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Handwashing sink in infant room contained hand sanitizer only. Staff reminded that hand washing soap is required and sanitizer cannot substitute. Soap located and placed in infant room at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed all classrooms without a posted capacity. Provider posted capacity on each wall in observance of Licensing Specialist.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the lighting to be insufficient in the facility's VPK room. The room was too dark during naptime to properly supervise the children. Resolved at the time of inspection. Provider opened all of the blinds in the classroom to let in additional light. Technical Assistance: Chapter 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children Section 3.3.1 Lighting C. During naptime, lighting must allow childcare personnel to visually observe and supervise children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
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
- Fencing in playground area was observed to not be in good repair. Fencing contained more than a 3-inch gap and appears to be collapsing. Provider was advised to utilize alternative outdoor play area and has been given 30 days to finalize repairs. 2 additional days were awarded to account for the weekend. Technical Assistance: Chapter 3.5 Outdoor play area Section F. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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]
- Report comments
- One child's record did not contain a Student Health Examination or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Child has been enrolled at the facility since 10/21/2024. Provider has 30 days from the time of inspection to update Licensing Authority with the up-to-date record. Additional days were rewarded in observance of the weekend. Technical Assistance: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health dep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed there were no attendance records to review in the three-year-old and VPK classrooms. Provider created a new attendance sheet and was allowed to fill it out at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance: Chapter 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. 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. A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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
- Licensing specialist observed 3 immunization records that was expired as of 2/28/2024, 05/9/2024 and 6/1/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2024
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 personnel staff with an expired annual physical examination on file. Per the Childcare Facility Handbook Section 2.5.1 Driver Requirements B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the facility did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection on file by the local fire authority. Per Section 3.8.2 Fire Safety in the Chilcare Facility Handbook A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drills that were conducted for the months of January and February were not documented on the record. The last documented fire drill that was on file was conducted on 12/18/2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the facility had a incomplete Fire drill record. Fire drills that were conducted for the months of January and February were not documented on the record. The last documented fire drill that was on file was conducted on 12/18/2023. Per Section 3.8.4 Fire Drills of the Childcare Facility Handbook: A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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 1 personnel staff who did not begin their introductory training within 90 days of employment. Provider registered personnel for the proper courses at the time of inspection. Personnel was relieved from their assigned classroom to begin working on the appropriate courses at the time of inspection. Per Section 4.2 Training Requirements in the Childcare Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training: Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 2 students that had expired immunization records on file. Per Section 7.1 Immunization Records of the Childcare Facility Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirem ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 children's file that did not have a Student Health Examination. Per Section 7.2 Student Health Records of the Childcare Facility Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Provider contacted the child's parent ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 personnel staff who did not have a Child abuse and Neglect form on file. Per Section 7.4 Personnel Records of the Childcare Facility Handbook: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 1 record that did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 6 records with forms that were not current.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Counselor observed 1 file that did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] 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]
- Report comments
- Completed at the time of the inspection as a teacher came back from lunch placing the classroom back into compliance in ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- See employee name in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required completed training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- Completed at the time of the inspection as the director printed childcare training transcripts at the time of the inspection. See employee name in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- See children names in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required Florida Certificate of Immunization to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Report comments
- See children names in supplemental. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required Florida Certificate of Immunization to the department for review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection show that a required background screening form was missing for an employee. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility manages personnel file requirements.
- Context
- The missing form was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor classroom staffing to ensure that required child-to-teacher ratios are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show instances where classroom ratios did not meet requirements. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staffing and supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that every infant has access to an appropriate crib during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted an instance where an infant did not have access to a crib. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility ensures safe sleep environments for all infants.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in shared spaces like the kitchen and diapering areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 indicate repeated findings related to facility sanitation and cleaning. This question allows the director to explain their current cleaning routines and oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show several instances between 2023 and 2024 where student health or immunization records were expired or missing. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these important health documents.
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