Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.58
Gallagher Academy LLC DBA Golden Bear Academy
421 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
- License:
- C09OR1187
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 345
- License expiration:
- November 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 inspectionFebruary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Gallagher Academy LLC DBA Golden Bear Academy from March 13, 2023 through February 26, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved incident records.
Staff-to-child ratio 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32822
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Completed at the time of the complaint investigation as the facility has sent the incident report via email sharing the accident incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian. CCR noted at the time of the complaint investigation the incident accident report had not been shared with parent on the day of the incident. Please see attached email confirming report has been shared with parent/guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 [6 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the complaint, it was observed by CCR that the infant room was out of ratio. This was corrected as another teacher was placed in the classroom placing the facility back into compliance at the time of the complaint. A staff that was other personnel was originally in the classroom at the time of the unannounced complaint visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Signature of 2nd staff verifiying no children remained on the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by licensing that the Facilites transportation log was missing information. The facility corrected the log at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint investigation, it was determined by CCR that a window in the one-year-old classroom was not in good working order as a window fell and hit a child inside of the classroom. This was completed at the time as the center replaced the window in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one employee did not complete the 10 hours of in-service for the 2022-2023 year. Completed at time of inspection as the hours have been made up and will not be used for the current year..
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one employees in-service log was not filled in. Completed at time of inspection as the log was filled in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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
- Counselor observed the wooden fence in the outdoor play area had 2 gaps that were wider than 3.5 inches. Not Monitored Comments The inspection was not conducted during nap time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the installed vehicle alarm for the bigger bus was not in working condition. The vehicle's alarm did not make a sound.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel was not trained in safe sleep practices or the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring classrooms always maintain the required staff-to-child ratios throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a time when the infant room was not in compliance with required staffing ratios. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision.
- Context
- The facility corrected this at the time of the inspection by adding another teacher to the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify that transportation logs are fully completed and accurate after every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2025 inspection indicate that a transportation log was missing required verification signatures. Asking about this process helps parents understand the center's current safety protocols for vehicle operations.
- Context
- The facility corrected the log at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect the outdoor play areas to ensure all fencing and equipment remain secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2023 identified gaps in the outdoor fencing that needed attention. This question allows parents to learn about the center's ongoing maintenance routine for keeping play spaces secure.
- Context
- The facility corrected this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for communicating with parents if an accident or incident occurs while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection show a finding regarding the timely sharing of accident forms with parents. This question helps parents understand the center's current communication policy for incident documentation.
- Context
- The facility corrected this by sharing the report with the parent at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all new staff members are fully trained on safety and emergency procedures before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center prepares its staff helps parents feel confident about the quality of care and supervision provided. This question provides insight into the center's commitment to ongoing staff development and safety readiness.