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SUNSHINE LEARNERS ACADEMY INC

18555 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32820

License:
C09OR1431
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
45
License expiration:
August 20, 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.

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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 inspectionApril 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 21, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for SUNSHINE LEARNERS ACADEMY INC from July 31, 2024 through April 21, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 11, 2025 and involved supervision.

Two later inspections, from December 1, 2025 through April 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 11 local median in Orlando

Compared to 457 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.75

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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [Child was unsupervised in classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
Report comments
Please see picture attached. The facility came back into compliance with the teacher coming back into classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
View official report
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that an employee did not have a signed Child abuse and neglect form in the file. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of form to the department for review. See name in supplemental.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official 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
Inspector notes
The specialist observed several employees have not completed their training within 30 days of employment. Please see employee names in supplemental page. The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required training to the department for review.
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09

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

What steps does the center take to ensure children are always actively monitored in the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted an instance where a child was found unsupervised in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and how the center maintains active oversight.
Context
The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection and has had subsequent clean inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required training and certifications promptly upon being hired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2024 indicated that some staff had not completed required training within the 30-day window. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current process for tracking and verifying staff training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's process for maintaining and auditing personnel files to ensure all required documentation is up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2025 noted a missing signed form in an employee's personnel file. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages administrative recordkeeping to ensure compliance.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between providers and families helps parents feel informed about their child's daily experience. Understanding these routines provides insight into how the center manages transparency and daily operations.
General question

What is the center's approach to onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully integrated into the team and familiar with all safety policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center prepares staff to maintain a consistent environment for children. This provides a clear picture of the center's commitment to staff readiness and policy adherence.