Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.29
Ladybird Academy At Winter Springs
282 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
- License:
- C18SE0230
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 131
- License expiration:
- November 20, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Seminole County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Ladybird Academy At Winter Springs from March 22, 2023 through March 20, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 21, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 21, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from April 24, 2025 through March 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32708
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.5
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the alarm for the 2017 Ford Transit could not be heard from 500 feet away.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the drinking fountain in the outdoor playground was peeling at the bottom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 tell me about the current safety systems in place for your transport vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted a concern regarding the alarm system on a transport vehicle. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures vehicles are properly equipped and monitored for child safety.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training, such as safe sleep practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified a gap in documented training for a staff member regarding safe sleep. This question helps parents understand the current process for tracking and verifying that all personnel meet training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for identifying and addressing maintenance needs around the facility and playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a maintenance issue with a drinking fountain on the playground. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains a well-kept environment for children.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to the daily experiences of their children. Understanding these practices provides insight into how the center keeps families informed.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center ensures that all staff are prepared to provide quality care. This information clarifies how the facility maintains consistent standards across its team.