Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 0.72
Deeper Root Academy
8001 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818
- License:
- C09OR1242
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- April 14, 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
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 inspectionMarch 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Deeper Root Academy from January 24, 2023 through March 26, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 10, 2026.
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
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32818
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.48
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 5 recorded violations.
December 11, 2023April 11, 2024June 12, 2024December 13, 2024March 11, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 11, 2024March 11, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024March 31, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 31, 2025March 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of the inspection, it was noted that the facility had ceiling tiles hanging or missing in both classrooms. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the fixing of hanging or missing ceiling tiles in both classrooms. Indoor Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arran ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that the facility failed to post the room capacity in both classrooms. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the posting of capacity in both classrooms at the facility. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. page 22 Facility handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 [A drill with licensing present]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted by CCR that the facility was unable to conduct a fire drill with CCR present. The facility was notified by the fire alarm company that at this time they were no longer being monitored by that fire alarm company. It is unknown at this time which if any fire alarm company is monitoring the facility. The facility will be placed back into compliance when a fire drill is observed by CCR. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that the facility did not have documentation to show completion of approved five hours early literacy and language development course for childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry. Please see employee name in supplemental page. Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 multiple children enrolled that did not have the Florida Certificate of Immunization. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required immunization records to the department for review. Please see children name in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form missing for 1 staff.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was missing for 1 staff.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One child with immunization was not acceptable in that The form was not current (expired)
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member with no records on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One personnel with Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form not signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
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: 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
- One child with immunization expired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No current up to date Fire Inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One child with immunization expired.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2024
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 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 child with expired immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One corner of the fence did not measure four feet in height due to build-up.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
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 Clearinghouse employee roster was not updated.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- The daily indoor/outdoor inspection log was not completed and maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One corner of the fence did not measure four feet in height due to build-up.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
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 Clearinghouse employee roster was not updated.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 tell me about the current process for maintaining the facility's physical environment and ensuring all areas are in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted that some ceiling tiles were missing or hanging, and this question helps parents understand how the facility manages ongoing maintenance and repairs.
- Context
- The facility was placed back into compliance with the fixing of ceiling tiles following the March 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required staff background screening documents are kept up to date and readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified missing background screening documentation, and this question allows parents to learn about the current administrative procedures for personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that emergency preparedness drills are conducted consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and fire drill documentation have been recurring topics in reports from 2024 and 2026, making it helpful for parents to understand the current approach to these safety routines.
- Context
- The facility was required to conduct a fire drill with licensing present to return to compliance following the March 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking and renewal of student immunization records to ensure all files remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that keeping student immunization records updated has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections since 2023, and this question helps parents understand how the center tracks these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for supporting staff in completing required training and maintaining their professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show findings related to staff training and credential documentation, and this question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations