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The Nest School- Winter Garden

16161 Marsh Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

License:
C09OR1262
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
366
License expiration:
October 6, 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

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 inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for The Nest School- Winter Garden from February 2, 2023 through May 22, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of June 11, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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
17

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

16 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 3 local median in 34787

Compared to 48 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.12
Local median
0.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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
Inspector notes
Students were observed with expired immunisation paperwork.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
Inspector notes
Students were observed lacking student health examination paperwork.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [toddler's] group was inadequate in that [the child care personnel left the children in the multiple seats stroller in the hallway unattended while she went inside the classroom for almost two minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
Report comments
The childcare person has been put on a 30-day probationary period, in which she will be assigned educational classes on supervision and safety. For the next 30 days she will have a mentor who will watch her closely and check in weekly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
View official 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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist conducted a re-inspection and observed expire immunizations form in child's file.
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist conducted a re-inspection of the children's files and observed missing Health Form 3040
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist conducted a re-inspection of the children's files and observed expired Health Form 3040
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed 2 yr old unattended in bathroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed linen/bedding remaining on cots while stacked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed food worker handling food without headcovering.
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed diapering table with dust/dirt and debris on table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-05
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed unacceptable immunization form in child's file.
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing Health Form 3040 in Child's file.
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing immunization in children's files.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed expired immunizations in children's files.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed missing Health Forms in children's files.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed expired Health Forms in children's files.
Correction status
Due by October 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a child, A.B., was able to pull over a bottle warmer which resulted in the child sustaining serious 2nd degree burns on ther forearm], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D
Report comments
As a result of the incident, the daycare has conducted to mitigate risk. The classroom will no longer be mixed class, now only consisting of infants. Furthermore, the bottle warmer is now being placed at a higher elevated shelving area where no children of any age would have access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Bottle warming devices were accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, A
Report comments
As a result of the incident, the daycare has conducted to mitigate risk. The classroom will no longer be mixed class, now only consisting of infants. Furthermore, the bottle warmer is now being placed at a higher elevated shelving area where no children of any age would have access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-10
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
Report comments
Incident reports completed after the date of occurrence.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03

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 children are always supervised, especially during transitions or when moving between areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections include findings related to child supervision. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to maintain constant oversight of children.
Context
The center implemented staff training and mentoring following these observations.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the leadership team monitor and maintain compliance with student health and immunization records?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a pattern of missing or expired student health and immunization documentation over the past few years. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these administrative requirements to ensure all files are current.
Related violations
General question

Could you describe the daily cleaning and sanitization routines for high-touch areas and equipment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records have previously noted concerns regarding the cleanliness of specific equipment and storage areas. Asking about current cleaning practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a sanitary environment for children.
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents if there is an incident involving their child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center handles communication during unexpected situations helps parents feel confident in the transparency and responsiveness of the care team.
General question

How do you support staff in maintaining focus and attentiveness throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Staff well-being and professional development are key to maintaining a high standard of care. This question helps parents learn about the support systems the center provides to its team.