Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.36
Under The Sun Academy
8414 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
- License:
- C09OR1289
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 57
- License expiration:
- March 9, 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
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 inspectionFebruary 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Under The Sun Academy from January 12, 2023 through February 25, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 1, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from June 25, 2024 through February 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32817
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.1
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
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
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 [February 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill completed for month of February 2024. Completed at time of inspection. Fire drill completed with counselor on 3/1/2024, 5 staff, 35 children, 3 mins to clear. Fire extinguisher tagged June 2023 Fire department inspection approved 12/19/2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the right corner of the front fence had a build up at the base, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the infant room was not impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the childproof lock underneath the bathroom sink in the ones room was not in good repair and allowed access to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- One staff does not have documentation of completion of the Safe Sleep training or Fire extinguisher training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 program does not have a director with and active director credential.
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 your current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted an instance where hazardous items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and document your monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently completed at different times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a missing monthly fire drill. This question allows the director to explain the current system for scheduling and verifying these safety exercises.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing remains secure and at the required height?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 identified a concern regarding the maintenance of the perimeter fence. Discussing regular maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps outdoor spaces safe and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained in required safety protocols, such as safe sleep practices, upon being hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a gap in documented training for a staff member. Asking about the onboarding and training process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in the infant rooms, particularly regarding diapering surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted a concern regarding the maintenance of diapering equipment. This question helps parents understand the facility's daily sanitation routines and how they keep equipment in good, safe condition.
Related violations