Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.29
Rivers Edge Academy - Wekiwa Springs
23 N Wekiwa Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32703
- License:
- C09OR1175
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 139
- License expiration:
- August 9, 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.
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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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Rivers Edge Academy - Wekiwa Springs from January 10, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved medication.
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
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32703
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.89
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 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
July 28, 2023September 26, 2023April 10, 2024December 5, 2024April 9, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 28, 2023July 28, 2025April 9, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 28, 2023January 22, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 28, 2025April 9, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 26, 2023April 10, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 28, 2023January 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Cracked outlet observed during inspection and fence in back play area is leaning.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [March 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill was completed for the March 2026. Fire department inspection approved: 7/29/25 Fire extinguisher tagged: June 2025
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot running water, with a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Handwashing sink in kitchen does not have any hot water. The hot water pipe is not connected. Technical Assistance: Handwashing station in kitchen must include hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Four expired milk gallons were observed in refrigerator. The expiration dates were 3/31/2026, 4/5/2026 and 4/7/2026. Completed at time of inspection as milk was discarded. Technical Assistance: Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 [broken and crack equipment observed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- In the middle playground on the Yellow, blue/ red playset- the yellow slide is cracked at top of slide. On the same playset the black steps base is opening, exposing mental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Physical environment log was not completed since October 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Diaper creams (8 bottles) were accessible to children in care in bathroom and classrooms. Completed at time of inspection as creams were removed and stored in cabinet inaccessible to children. Technical Assistance: All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to provide documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Diaper changing surface in Infant room was not impermeable and without holes. Corrected at time of inspection. Diaper changing pad in infant room was replaced with new pad.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parents signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Accident or incident report was missing and did not include the parents' signature. Technical assistance was given.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Twos] group was inadequate in that [child accessed staff personal belongings without staff knowledge. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff no longer employed at facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Toxic material in form of a nicotine vape was accessible to child in care. Staff no longer employed at facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 Children missing Certification of Immunization on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 students with Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired)
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [missing from file.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One Staff missing DCF Transcript from file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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
- One student with immunization not current and up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 staff member with Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form not current and up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Report comments
- Licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. Completed at time of inspection as licensing office was notified and new director's documentation was submitted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
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
- Immunization on file for one child expired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C
- Inspector notes
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. Completed at time of inspection as staff got infant and started to feed infant.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
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 (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- "Outdoor Field" area-- fence observed with gap that exceed 3 1/2 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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
- Inspector notes
- Crib observed with blanket hanging from it. An infant observed with blanket and propped bottle. Completed at time of inspection as items were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [naptime drill, alternate route drill, lockdown drill, inclement weather drill]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- Naptime drill, alternate route drill, lockdown drill, inclement weather drill was not completed during licensing year. Fire department inspection approved 6/29/2023. Fire drill completed during inspection (regular drill); 10 staff, 37 children, 2.54 to clear.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Report comments
- The handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have any hot water.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15.
- Report comments
- No copy of caterer's contract available on file; per director lunch is catered
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No immunization on file for two children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No physicals on file for two children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that items like diaper creams are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that certain personal care items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage procedures helps clarify how the facility ensures these items are kept in locked or inaccessible areas.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that hazardous items are always kept securely away from children in all areas of the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate past concerns regarding the accessibility of hazardous items. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place to maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom supervision to ensure that children are always appropriately attended to and that their personal space is respected?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where supervision was identified as a concern. Discussing current supervision practices provides insight into how the staff is trained to maintain consistent oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you track and conduct your monthly emergency drills to ensure all staff and children are prepared?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records show that fire and emergency drill documentation has been a point of discussion in past reports. Asking about the current drill schedule helps parents understand the facility's commitment to emergency readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining up-to-date health and immunization records for all children enrolled at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inspection reports have previously noted gaps in health and immunization recordkeeping. This question helps clarify how the administrative team currently manages and verifies these important documents.
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