Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.05
- Local median
- 0.76
Rivers Edge Academy – Red Bug Lake
900 Dodd Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707
- License:
- C18SE0338
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 161
- License expiration:
- September 17, 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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Rivers Edge Academy – Red Bug Lake from January 13, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 8, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32707
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2024January 14, 2026May 6, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024January 14, 2026March 19, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024September 11, 2024April 23, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024April 23, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2024April 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month of April]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A fire drill for the month April was not conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one Child Care Personnel did not complete 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 7 out of 10 hours were completed. The name of the staff member is in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[written record of a fire drill for the month of December 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill for the month of December 2025 was not recorded on the fire drill log. Completed at time of inspection as the month of December 2025 has passed and Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one Child Care Personnel did not complete Early Literacy training within 12 months of employment in the child care industry. The name of the staff member is in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one Child Care Personnel did not complete 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 7 out of 10 hours were completed. The name of the staff member is in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the facility's vehicle alarm was not in working condition.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the laundry room and storage room with cleaning supplies and paint were unlocked and allowed access by children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the fence in the threes and school-aged playground had a gap at the bottom that could allow inside or outside access by children or animals.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items unrelated to hand washing where placed on the handwashing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that items unrelated to handwashing (bibs) were placed on the handwashing sinks in the ones mix and infant rooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the vehicle inspection for the facility's was not approved.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fire inspection had non-compliances.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [it was used for toy clean up.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the hand washing sink in the one-year-old room was used for toy clean up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a toy was placed on top of the diaper changing table in the one-year-old room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 10.4, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one infant was swaddled and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. Completed at time of inspection as swaddle was removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel did not complete DCF part 2 training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel did not complete early literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the immunization forms for 6 children were expired or missing from their file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the facility's vehicle alarm was not working. The alarm did not make any sounds.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the mulch under all playground equipment in outdoor play areas was less than 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 alarm did not activate
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring all hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies and paint were accessible in storage areas. Asking about current storage protocols helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment for children.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all vehicle safety equipment, including alarms, is regularly checked and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that vehicle safety equipment, specifically alarm systems, has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and oversight for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor that all staff members are up to date on their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated area of focus. Asking about the tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine for conducting and documenting fire drills to ensure they happen consistently every month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that fire drill documentation and completion have been noted in several inspections over the past few years. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining accurate emergency preparedness logs.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for a smooth transition into a new childcare environment. Understanding how the facility shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.