Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.46
Early Learning Child Care
159 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746
- License:
- C18SE0272
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 69
- License expiration:
- January 30, 2027
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Early Learning Child Care from January 5, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 29, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32746
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.04
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 22, 2025February 10, 2026May 29, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 13, 2025February 17, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 17, 2025March 28, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. A cabinet in the kitchen appears to have mold or other dark colored substance and is in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. The paint on the bathroom cabinet is pealing. The carpet in the VPK room is frayed and in need of repair. Pictures taken. Extended due date as the facility plans on replacing the flooring in each room.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. The paint on the bathroom cabinet is pealing. The Large boat play structure in the outdoor play area has a broken board and a nail that is not flush. The fence on the interior of the outdoor play area has a broken slat. The carpet in the VPK room is frayed and in need of repair. Pictures taken. Extended due date given due to holiday schedule.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff did not complete the required school readiness training within 90 days of beginning employment. Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2-year-old] group was inadequate in that [children were observed chewing toys and play dough and were not stopped.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Supervision of children in the 2-year-old group was inadequate in that [ children were observed chewing toys and play dough and were not stopped. Staff with the Fl Children's Forum observed a lack of supervision. Completed at time of inspection as staff were counseled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [child care personnel did not position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised as evidenced by a child falling without staff being aware.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that child care personnel did not position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised as evidenced by a child falling without staff being aware. A child fell and injured his head and staff were not aware. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. Completed at time of inspection as child is no longer enrolled and staff were counseled. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. A child fell and sustained an injury and accident report was not completed on the day it occurred. 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. Completed at time of inspection as report was completed on a later date and staff were counseled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. The facility failed to notify DCF licensing of a head injury requiring medical attention. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Staff failed to complete an accident/incident report on day of the accident. Completed at time of inspection as staff was disciplined and child is no longer enrolled. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [31] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [31] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Another agent of the Department observed one staff with 31 children, mixed group majority age 4 years, for approximately 6 minutes. The staff had 22 preschool children and 9 afterschool children arrived and were in a mixed group until the additional staff entered the building. Completed at time of inspection as additional staff arrived separating the group.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [boards that were loose with exposed fasteners and there was broken pieces of wood on equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The outdoor play equipment (large wooden play boat) had boards that were loose with exposed fasteners and there was broken pieces of wood on equipment. Completed as observed to be repaired at follow up visit. Pictures taken.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- The installed vehicle alarm system was not audible from 500 feet and positioned so that the driver must review all seating areas.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning solution (bleach/water)], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The cleaning solution was labeled at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Cleaning solution (bleach/water) was accessible to children. The cleaning solution was made inaccessible at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Report comments
- Hand hygiene procedures and/or situations and times were not posted in all toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- The 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training was not initiated for one personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Report comments
- Department approved safe sleep training was missing for one personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the second sweep signature for three days in January 2023. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's transportation log did not include the second sweep signature for three days in January 2023. The program was reminded of the requirement at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Exposed nails/screws were observed on the outdoor play structure due to a prior damage.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training was not completed for one personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 current training and supervision practices in place to ensure staff are actively monitoring children during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that supervision practices have been a topic of concern in past inspections, specifically regarding staff positioning and active monitoring of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to ensure that all areas of the facility are consistently maintained and cleaned?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that facility maintenance and cleanliness have been noted as a repeated topic across multiple reports.
- Context
- The most recent report from May 2026 requested cleaning of specific kitchen areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle the documentation and communication process when an accident or incident occurs involving a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that there have been past challenges with ensuring all incidents are documented on the day they occur and reported appropriately.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when groups are combined?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages staffing levels during busy times helps parents feel confident that there is always adequate coverage for the children.
General question
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about training verification helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a qualified and prepared team for the children in their care.