Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.23
Longwood Community Preschool & Academy
220 E Wildmere Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
- License:
- X18SE0021
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 101
- License expiration:
- April 15, 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 inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Longwood Community Preschool & Academy from May 13, 2024 through March 30, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of February 23, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32750
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 70%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024July 8, 2024August 20, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 10, 2025July 24, 2025September 19, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024June 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One file with missing document.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 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) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Per Director, personnel completed five hours of training. Director completed all ten hours of in-service training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Two personnel with missing trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The 3-yr-old room has a broken electrical outlet.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Missing outlet covers in VPK room.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Two personnel with missing trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One personnel file with missing document.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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
- Three personnel files with expired forms.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the swings and climbing wall were not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. Pictures taken.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and climbing wall] was not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the swings and climbing wall was not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. Pictures taken.
- Correction status
- Due by August 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Two outlets did not have covers in the VPK room. Completed at time of inspection as covers were installed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 12-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of annual fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [No documentation of fire dills conducted for July to December 2023.]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No documentation of fire dills conducted for July to December 2023. Complete and document 3 fire drills b due date of 6/28/24.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 22-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and swings] was not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Insufficient resilient surfacing in fall zones. Mulch measured at less than 1 inch deep in fall zones.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff does not have a complete 5 year employment history check on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-06
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 current process for ensuring all student health records and examination forms are kept up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that a student health examination form was missing from a file.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 30, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic of discussion across multiple reports in 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking the facility for maintenance needs, such as electrical outlet covers or general repairs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that facility environment and safety maintenance, including outlet covers, were noted in inspections during 2024 and 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the playground equipment and surface depth to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 mentions that protective surface depth under outdoor equipment was not consistently maintained.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel confident about the daily care and transparency provided to their children.