Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.46
Expanding Minds Academy
3760 N John Young Pkwy Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32804
- License:
- C09OR1207
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 88
- License expiration:
- August 4, 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 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Expanding Minds Academy from January 4, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 30, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 32804
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.67
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 6, 2026April 7, 2026June 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that the facility had childcare personnel that did not complete required in service training during the states Fiscal year. Please see employee name on supplemental page of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that the facility had three children that had expired immunization records. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required documents to the department for review and then they will be shredded due to HIPPA requirements. See children names on confidential page of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At this time the facility has not yet provided the updated health examination forms for review. The facility stated they are in the process of receiving all compliance documentations at this time. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of current health examination forms to the department for review. Please see children names on supplemental page.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [9 infant/ones mixed group] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9 infant/ones mixed group] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (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 CCR that the facility in the infant/one year old was out of compliance in regard to ratio 2:9 (Infants-Ones. This was corrected at the time of the inspection with an additional teacher entering the classroom. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to- child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. Page 12.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that two children files health examination was not current over two years old. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required up to date health examination. See children names on confidential page. 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 department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. Chart: 26-50 children should have four childcare personnel present onsite. 30 children were present at time of inspection with one staff with current CPR/ First Aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. Chart: 26-50 children should have four childcare personnel present onsite. 30 children were present at time of inspection with one staff with current CPR/ First Aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
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: 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Documented proof of fire extinguisher training was missing for one employee.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- The immunization record was expired for one child.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
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
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 the process you use to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a temporary instance where the staff-to-child ratio in an infant/one-year-old classroom needed adjustment. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages these ratios in real-time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that enough staff members with current CPR and first aid certifications are always present on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that documentation for CPR and first aid training was missing for some personnel. Asking about current staffing procedures helps parents understand how the center ensures these safety requirements are met daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicated that some personnel had not completed their required annual in-service training. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system used to keep staff certifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the collection and renewal of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances between March and June 2026 regarding expired immunization or health examination forms. Understanding the center's administrative process for tracking these documents provides insight into how they maintain compliance with health record requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families when a child's health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding record updates is essential for keeping files current and ensuring all children meet health requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center partners with families to manage necessary documentation.