Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.61
- Local median
- 0.23
RIVERS EDGE ACADEMY - ROCK LAKE
270 Rangeline Rd, Longwood, FL 32750
- License:
- C18SE0372
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- May 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
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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for RIVERS EDGE ACADEMY - ROCK LAKE from February 1, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved staff training.
Background screening 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32750
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.29
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.
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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not complete 10 hours of in-service training during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Personnel completed 7 hours of in-service training during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Completed at time of inspection as the personnel has completed the remaining 3 hours. The name of the personnel is in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 December]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No drill for the month of December.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two personnel with expired documents. One personnel completed the document at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- A complete employment history check was not on file for all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one year old] group was inadequate in that [a staff left a child on changeing table unattended.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff walked away from a child on a changing table briefly in the one year old classroom. Completed at time of inspection as staff was terminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1
- Report comments
- A staff used a form of physical punishment by hitting a one-year-old child on the hand with an open hand. Completed at time of inspection as staff was terminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-06
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
- One staff does not have documentation of completion of the Safe Sleep training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by May 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 documentation of the pout of state child abuse and neglect registry search.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of an accident or incident was provided to the parent on the day of the incident. Completed at time of inspection as was provided to parent 2 days later and parent signed the report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- A staff interacted with a child in an aggressive manner by picking up a one year old child by the arm resulting in injury. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments None ____________________________________________ Inspected by: David Meconitas 03/15/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Elizabeth Sekac Bouchard 03/15/2023
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
- An incident report was not completed on the day of the incident. Completed at time of inspection as the 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
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
Could you describe the process for verifying employment history and background checks for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where employment history verification was not fully documented on file. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet hiring requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to supporting staff in using positive guidance techniques with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding the use of physical punishment. This question allows the director to explain the current training and expectations for staff regarding appropriate child guidance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure consistent supervision in classrooms, especially during routine care tasks like diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past concern where a child was left unattended during a changing routine. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safety during daily care activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff complete their required annual in-service training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2026 inspection note that a staff member had not completed their required annual training hours. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures ongoing professional development for the team.
- Context
- The training requirement was completed at the time of the 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of monthly fire drills and ensure they are conducted at varied times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from early 2026 noted a missed monthly fire drill. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures emergency preparedness requirements are met consistently.
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