Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.3
Lil Explorers St. Cloud, Inc.
1202 Wisconsin Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769
- License:
- C09OS0155
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: 7:00AM to 5:00PM
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- June 17, 2027
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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Lil Explorers St. Cloud, Inc. from February 10, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 34769
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025April 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teachers back was turned to the group during the diaper-changing routine]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements: B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a group of children was pushing and throwing kicks towards another child. The child care personnel tried to separate them once, but did not insist when the children continued the fight]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Although there were no major consequences, the child care personnel was required to provide adequate supervision by not allowing the fight.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A video footage shows a two yrs old child crawling towards the exit to the playground door. The child care personnel tried to stop him with her foot. As he kept trying to go outside, at one point she grabbed him by the arm pits and sat him back on the floor on a harsh way.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider will email to licensing the new immunization record on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider will email to licensing the children's physical exams missing on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider failed to give the incident report to the parents the day of the occurrence. TA was provided: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on 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
- 39-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A second child care personnel had gone out of the classroom with two children, leaving one child care personnel with seven 1 yr olds. She came back to her classroom at the time of the walk through. The final ratio for the 1 yr old classroom was 2:9.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the 2 yrs old group went out to the playground and the child care personnel in charge of the group did not bring the attendance log].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider brought the log to the playground. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The ceiling on the 2 yr olds classroom has signs of humidity where the paint is starting to pop out. On the 1 yr olds classroom, there are some holes on one of the ceiling corners. The provider is already working to repair the roof and to correct the areas that need fix. He will let licensing know when all the work is done.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Two staff from a temp agency did not have the 5-hr employment history check on file. The provider will contact licensing when it is completed on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- TA was provided about the accident/incident form requirement, which has to be given the day of the occurrence to the person picking up the child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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
- The child care personnel did not complete the introductory training on time. The provider will let licensing know upon completion of the exams.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
Can you describe the current training and supervision protocols in place to ensure staff remain fully engaged with the children during daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding staff supervision during a classroom routine. Asking about current protocols helps clarify how the center supports staff in maintaining consistent engagement with children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in May 2026 was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team handle conflict resolution among children during outdoor play to ensure everyone stays safe and supported?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where supervision during play or interactions was identified as an area for improvement. Understanding the current approach to managing group dynamics helps parents feel confident in the center's supervision strategies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are fully trained on and consistently follow the center's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 included a finding regarding adherence to disciplinary policies. Discussing how staff are trained and monitored helps parents understand the center's commitment to positive guidance.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain accurate attendance records and ensure that staff always have the necessary information when moving between indoor and outdoor spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted an instance where an attendance roster was not with the group during an outdoor activity. Asking about current tracking procedures provides insight into how the center manages child accountability throughout the day.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently met throughout the day, especially during transitions or when staff are moving between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a ratio-related finding. Learning about the current staffing plan helps parents understand how the center manages coverage to keep ratios appropriate at all times.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations