Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.73
- Local median
- 0.61
Turtle Tots Academy
3255 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- License:
- C09OS0120
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:00PM; Sat: 7:00AM to 8:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- August 3, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,365 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,365/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $63.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Osceola 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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Turtle Tots Academy from February 24, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 9, 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34746
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.58
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed expired drivers annual physical.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed drivers files and observed expired annual physicals
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed transportation binder and observed missing inspection and insurance information. Not Monitored Comments Licensing Specialist was advised that the transportation vehicle is currently being service and it on the property.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed frayed wire sticking out of the wall near the electrical outlet in 3 yr old classroom accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked closet that houses A/C unit with large buckets of chemical substance.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed litter throughout the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [Large tree house ] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed tree house in playground area not sturdy and not anchored.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [tree house structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed fall zone areas needing protective grounding to ensure cushioning or padding against falls or injury.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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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
How do you currently manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that hazardous materials were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current safety protocols for securing such items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about your process for ensuring that all electrical outlets and facility fixtures are maintained in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a concern regarding the repair of electrical components in a classroom. Asking this helps parents understand the routine maintenance checks performed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all vehicles used for transportation have current inspections and that drivers maintain up-to-date medical documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 identified missing documentation for vehicle inspections and driver medical records. This question allows the director to explain how they track these requirements moving forward.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the safety and stability of outdoor play equipment, such as the tree house structure, for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 noted concerns regarding the anchoring and maintenance of outdoor play structures. This question helps parents understand the current inspection schedule for playground equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the playground area to ensure it remains free of litter or other potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 mentioned the presence of litter in the outdoor play area. This question provides insight into how the staff monitors the environment to keep it clean and safe for children.
Related violations