Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.71
- Local median
- 0.53
Mini Achievers Academy
9 Lakeview St, Lake Placid, FL 33852
- License:
- C10HI0070
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 79
- License expiration:
- June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Mini Achievers Academy from June 6, 2025 through June 9, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33852
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 13, 2025February 6, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 13, 2025June 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the ceiling in the 1-year-old classroom had an area of plaster on the ceiling missing and the air intake vent has an area of broken plaster on the edge. TA was provided to repair both of these areas by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the blankets were all stored together touching in the 3&4-year-old classroom cabinet. TA was provided that all blankets need to be stored separately by the due date. The staff put the blankets in separate bags during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection was conducted on 4/11/25 and expired 4/11/26. The next fire inspection was not conducted until 5/21/26. TA was provided to have the fire inspection completed before the previous fire inspection expires.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licesnig specialist observed that the refrigerator and freezer in the school age room did not have thermometers and the infant refrigertaor did not have a thermometer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the menu listed peaches to be served on todays date and the provider served mixed fruit. TA was provided to update the menu when items are changed. The provider corrected the menu during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the bottles in the infant room did not have first and last names on the bottles. The staff added the names during the inspection. TA was provided that all bottles and water bottles must be labeled with the childs first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of January 2026. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [8 children were observed in care and only 4 children were signed in.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist the classroom attendance roster in the 2-year-old classroom had 8 children in attendance and 4 children were signed in. The provider updated the sheet while the specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the rosters are current at all times and was reminded that attendance sheets/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. 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
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility had a daily indoor/outdoor checklist that was last dated 9/9/25. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Also, technical assistance was given to the provider that only one sheet should be used for the facility. The individual classrooms may have their own checklists, but the daily indoor/outdoor should be completed prior to children using the area(s).
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility has a blank form posted in the office and another form in the 3-year-old classroom that was last dated 8/8/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider that there should only be 1 log for the facility, and these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [2 plastic Jeeps with slides.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 plastic Jeeps with slides on the playground without any resilient surface. The provider removed the equipment while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The provider stated mulch was being delivered soon and a suggestion was given to the provider to add a border around the equipment to help contain the mulch, but was reminded the border must extend 6 feet in all directions for the fall zone.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
How does the center ensure that attendance rosters are always accurate and travel with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a discrepancy where the number of children present in a classroom did not match the number signed in on the roster. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining accurate attendance records.
- Context
- The provider updated the roster during the inspection to resolve the concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for verifying and maintaining complete employment history documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicated that some staff files were missing complete five-year employment history verifications. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages personnel records and background screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple findings related to facility maintenance, including daily safety logs and proper storage of items. This question allows the provider to explain how they currently maintain a safe and organized environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the monthly safety inspections for outdoor equipment to ensure everything remains in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2025 and 2026 note instances where required monthly equipment inspections were not documented or completed. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to playground safety and record-keeping.
Related violations
General question
What is your policy for communicating changes to the daily menu if a specific food item is unavailable?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center handles menu substitutions helps parents know what to expect regarding their child's daily meals and how the staff manages unexpected changes.