Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.46
Alaqua Lakes KinderCare
2635 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
- License:
- C18SE0349
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 208
- License expiration:
- February 24, 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
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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Alaqua Lakes KinderCare from February 6, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 15, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32746
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023October 20, 2025January 27, 2026May 27, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023June 13, 2024January 27, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024January 27, 2025May 23, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024January 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of start in the industry. Extended due date provided due to limited testing dates.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[no documentation of fire drill completed utilizing the alternate route and no documentation of naptime fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- No documentation of fire drill completed utilizing the alternate route and no documentation of naptime fire drill. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
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 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
- One staff did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training.The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child car ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Two staff have not completed the required training. training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two staff do not have employment history verification documented and on file. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reaso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for a short time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Report comments
- A child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for a short time. Completed at time of inspection as the child was brought back in supervision and staff responsible no longer works at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- The facility's transportation log did not include [ verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The sink in Preschool A room is no operable and in need of repair. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Doors to the laundry and Maintenace rooms were not locked and inaccessible to children. Rooms contained cleaning fluids and paint containers. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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
- Report comments
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface, including plastic containers. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Picture taken. Completed at time of inspection as items were moved and staff were counseled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [a sippy cup was in the handwashing sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C
- Inspector notes
- A sippy cup was observed in the hand washing sink. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. Completed at time of inspection was the item was removed from the sink.
- 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
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
- Report comments
- Three children files did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Report comments
- The Preschool and Discovery Preschool 2 has chipped paint on the walls.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- A fire drill was conducted at Counselor's request. 22 adults and 121 children. Cleared in 3 minutes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Personnel's level 2 screening document indicates a new screening is required. Personnel departed the facility to obtain live scan screening. Personnel will not return the Lake Mary branch until an cleared screening is obtained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- One personnel did not complete the training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Six personnel data not in the roster. Two personnel data were not removed.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 walk me through your current process for verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection show that employment history verification was not documented for some staff. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all background screening requirements are met for new hires.
- Context
- Correction was due by 3/2/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure constant supervision of children, especially during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted an instance where a child was left unsupervised in an outdoor area. Asking about current supervision practices helps families understand how the center maintains active oversight of children at all times.
- Context
- The staff member involved no longer works at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the procedures your staff follows to account for all children during transportation, including the visual sweep process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 indicate that transportation logs were missing documentation of child accounting and visual sweeps. This question helps parents understand the safety protocols used when children are transported by the facility.
- Context
- Correction was due by 6/23/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on required training, such as safe sleep and shaken baby syndrome prevention?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to staff training documentation over the past few years, including a recent finding in May 2026. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain compliance with training requirements for all personnel.
- Context
- Correction for the most recent training finding is due by 6/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a consistent schedule for emergency drills, and how do you document them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show findings regarding incomplete fire drill documentation or missed drills. This question helps parents understand how the center prepares for emergencies and ensures all safety records are properly kept.
- Context
- Correction for the most recent emergency preparedness finding was due by 3/2/2026.
Related violations