Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.34
Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin
5796 Hamlin Groves Trl, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- License:
- C09OR1258
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 304
- License expiration:
- August 8, 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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin from April 7, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 9, 2026 and involved staff training.
Hazardous access 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 3 local median in 34787
Compared to 48 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
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: 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
- One child care personnel has not finished the DCF 40 hour training. This was resolved at time of inspection as the director sent personnel home and has been instructed not to return until their training is complete.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection rubbing alcohol was found due to a project. The rubbing alcohol was removed immediately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility serving children had neither a portable nor a permanent bath facility available for bathing children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G (Section 10.6, number 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection the bathing facility was not kept ready for use
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-09
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required Florida Certificate of Immunization to the department for review. See children name in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required Florida Certificate of Immunization to the department for review. See children name in supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Please see employee name in supplemental page. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required Level 2 clearinghouse background screening.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that potentially hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicate that a hazardous item was accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage protocols and how they maintain a secure environment for all children in care.
- Context
- The item was removed immediately at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the background screening status for all employees to ensure everyone is fully cleared?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding regarding missing documentation for background screening. Discussing the current process for maintaining these records provides insight into how the center prioritizes staff vetting.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current procedures for ensuring all staff have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a staff member had not finished the required introductory training. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet these requirements before interacting with children.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in June 2026 did not note this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for keeping children's health and immunization records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 indicate instances where immunization forms were expired. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all health documentation remains current for every child.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with families regarding their child's activities and any important updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's daily experiences and development. Understanding the center's preferred methods for sharing updates helps families gauge how well they will be kept in the loop.