Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.41
Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC
398 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- License:
- C18SE0401
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 127
- License expiration:
- November 29, 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 inspectionMarch 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC from March 10, 2023 through March 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 1, 2024 and involved incident records, with a due date of November 29, 2024.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from November 21, 2024 through March 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32714
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.92
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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Documentation of an accident or incident did not include the parent signature. Facility to obtain signatures on day of incident. Not Monitored Comments No medications on site at this time per director.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One staff has not completed the School Readiness pre-service training.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two children do not have current immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- The facility did not have a current employee roster. Technical assistance provided to remove staff once no longer employed. Completed at time of inspection as roster was updated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Report comments
- Current license number not included on advertising on vans or front signage.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 staff has not completed the required 40 hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 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 explain the process for ensuring all staff background screening information is kept up to date in the system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from July 2023 noted that the employee roster was not current, which was corrected at the time of the visit. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate staffing records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that parents are fully informed and have signed off on all incident reports when they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 identified an instance where an incident report lacked a parent signature. This question helps parents understand the current procedure for documenting and finalizing these important communications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all new staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2024 noted a finding regarding staff training completion timelines. Asking about the current training verification process provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel are prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the collection and renewal of immunization records to ensure every child's file is complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2023 inspection noted that some immunization records were not current. This question helps parents understand the center's system for tracking and updating these health requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring children are engaged and supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule and supervision approach helps families feel comfortable with the structure and care provided to children. This information is essential for determining if the center's environment is a good fit for a child's needs.