Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.72
- Local median
- 0.1
Great Minds Academy LLC
1264 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32805
- License:
- C09OR1204
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 112
- License expiration:
- June 21, 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Great Minds Academy LLC from February 6, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 12, 2023 and involved staff training, with a due date of November 13, 2023.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
10 later inspections, from November 13, 2023 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32805
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 28%
- 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
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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
- 1 Personnel does not have 40-hour training requirements completed. Personnel has until 11/13/23 to complete required training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 [2] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 child care personnel with a mixed group of infants and 1s. Another child care personnel arrived to split the group.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The group was divided to meet the ratio requirement as follows: 1:4 - infant and 1s 1:5 - 1s and 2s 1:3 - 3s
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that in the three year old bathroom the door frame to the left stall has still not been fixed. Let it be noted that per the director a maintenance worker has been called out to get it fixed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Counselor observed the fence facing the main road on the playground still has a gap larger than 3 inches. Let it be noted that per the director a maintenance worker has been called out to close up the gap.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the Three Year old classroom the daily schedule was not posted. Completed at time of inspection as it was posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the Three Year Old classroom bathroom the door frame to the stall on the left not properly attached to the wall. Needs to be properly attached so no risk if it falling may occur, children shall not use that stall until fixed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An electrical device or apparatus accessible to children was located in a place that could be plugged into an electrical outlet while a person is in contact with a water source, such as a sink, tub, shower area, water table, or swimming pool. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, K
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the VPK classroom electronic devices plugged into an outlet right next to a sink. Completed at time of inspection as the electronic devices were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-21
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 at the playground the fence facing the main road has a gap, where the fence should meet the building, is larger than 3 1/2 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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: [The hand washing procedures. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the kitchen that the hand washing sink did not have the handwashing procedures. Completed at time of inspection as the procedures was posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the infant/ones room that the refrigerator and freezer are missing thermometers. Completed at time of inspection as thermometers were placed inside the refrigerator and freezer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the physical environment log has not been maintained since July, 2022. Per owner the monthly inspections have been conducted just not documented.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 the clearinghouse roster not maintained. Completed at time of inspection as the roster was updated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 show instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center monitors group sizes and staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect the playground and facility to ensure all areas remain secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted concerns regarding gaps in fencing and facility maintenance. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they keep the environment secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all background screening documentation is kept up to date for everyone working at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection report indicate a need for improved maintenance of the employee roster. Asking this helps families understand the center's current administrative practices for background screening compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a past finding related to staff training completion. This question helps parents understand how the center manages professional development and ensures all personnel meet state requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is a key part of a healthy daycare experience. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel connected and informed about their child's day.