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Church Alive Preschool

2285 Hickory Tree Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34772

License:
C09OS0226
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
110
License expiration:
March 25, 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 inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Church Alive Preschool from March 13, 2025 through June 18, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of February 16, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections on June 18, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34772

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Recent Drill Conducted: Date: 12/25/2025Staff Present: 12Children Present: 70 January 2026 Activity: No fire drill was conducted during the month of January
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-08
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
Report comments
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Some missing employees and volunteers' files missing or available in the premises.
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Files's Employees were incomplete.
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
A volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. This was resolved at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for some employees.
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Some volunteer and employee records do not match.
Correction status
Due by November 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09

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

Could you describe the process you use to keep staff background screening and personnel records up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that some personnel and background screening documents were incomplete or missing from the files. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records are maintained and accessible for review.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and document your monthly emergency and fire drills to ensure they are completed consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2026 indicated that a monthly fire drill record was missing for January. This question allows the director to explain the current system for scheduling and recording these important safety exercises.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your approach to ensuring that all staff members have their required in-service training hours documented correctly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from October 2025 show that some staff training documentation was not recorded on the required forms. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and verifies that all teachers and staff meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the onboarding process for new staff to ensure all necessary employment applications and reporting forms are completed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection identified missing employment applications and annual child abuse reporting forms for some personnel. Discussing the onboarding process provides insight into how the center ensures all administrative requirements are met for every employee.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates at the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about routines and updates is a key part of choosing the right environment for a family.