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Ventura Elementary Head Start

4400 Woodgate Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822

License:
C09OR1224
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Head Start, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
43
License expiration:
November 3, 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.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Ventura Elementary Head Start from February 23, 2023 through June 10, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 31, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 3, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from January 9, 2026 through June 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32822

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.14
Local median
0.58

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
7%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
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.

View official 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
Report comments
The facility does not have an approved fire inspection from the fire department. The facility will be placed on a provisional license at this time. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the approved fire inspection sent to the department for review.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
View official report
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
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of updated employee roster to the department for review.
Correction status
Due by April 4, 2024
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

Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining staff background screening records?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection from March 2024 identified a need to update the employee roster in the state clearinghouse. Asking about this helps clarify how the center manages personnel documentation to ensure all staff records remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that your annual fire safety inspections are scheduled and kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that the facility did not have a current fire safety inspection on file at that time. Understanding the current process for tracking these requirements provides insight into how the center maintains its safety compliance.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 10, 2026.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about the center's operations. This question helps establish expectations for how information is shared between teachers and families.
General question

How does your team handle staff training and professional development throughout the year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Ongoing training is essential for maintaining a high standard of care and supervision. Learning about the center's professional development practices provides insight into how they support their staff's growth and expertise.
General question

What measures do you have in place to ensure that emergency preparedness drills are practiced regularly with the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular practice of emergency procedures is a key part of maintaining a secure environment for all children. This question helps parents understand how the center prepares for various situations and keeps safety routines consistent.