Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.09
Howell Branch Academy
4605 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792
- License:
- C18SE0340
- 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: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 106
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Howell Branch Academy from January 10, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 17, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Five later inspections, from January 28, 2025 through May 28, 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
- 2
- 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 11 local median in 32792
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.21
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed cleaning product under Twos bathroom sink. Cleaning product was removed by provider 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
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Two staff have not completed the required safe sleep training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- One staff does not have a copy of the out of state abuse and neglect registry search.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted an instance where cleaning products were accessible in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and how the facility maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified missing documentation for an out-of-state registry search. Asking about the current process helps parents feel confident that all personnel meet the necessary requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring new staff members complete their required training, such as safe sleep practices, within their first month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from 2023 indicated that some staff had not completed specific training within the required timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures timely training for all employees.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about their child's day and the center's operational standards. Understanding these channels assists families in feeling connected to the care environment.
General question
What is the center's approach to staff supervision and maintaining consistent ratios throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent supervision is a fundamental aspect of a high-quality care environment. Learning about these practices helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes attentive care for all children.