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Coqui Academy

709 Celery Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

License:
C18SE0355
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
114
License expiration:
August 19, 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 inspectionApril 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Coqui Academy from April 18, 2023 through April 3, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 26, 2023 and involved sleep safety.

Nine later inspections, from November 29, 2023 through April 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32771

Compared to 37 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.32

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.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
The licensing representative observed a blanket in the playpen occupied by an infant. The blanket was removed upon notification.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
Report comments
School Readiness training requirements were not completed by two personnel prior to unsupervised care of children. A second employee joined each personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
View official 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
40 Hour Introductory Training was not completed for one personnel.
Correction status
Due by May 18, 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 your current procedures for ensuring that cribs and nap areas remain free of items that might pose a risk to infants?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted an instance where a blanket was found in an infant's playpen. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols used to keep sleeping environments clear.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 identified that some personnel had not completed specific training requirements prior to having contact with children. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff training status today.
Context
This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the onboarding process to ensure new staff members complete their 40-hour introductory training on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 noted a case where a staff member had not yet completed the required introductory training. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for staff development.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents if there is a change in their child's primary caregiver or teacher?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent caregiving is important for a child's comfort and development. Understanding how the center manages and communicates staffing changes helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.
General question

How do you handle daily health and safety checks for the classrooms throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular monitoring of the environment is a key part of maintaining a secure space for children. This question helps parents learn about the routine oversight practices that keep the facility running smoothly.