The Learning Curve Early Childhood Center 2
MOUNT DORA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4075 N Highway 19A, Mount Dora FL, 32757
CountyLAKE
Phone3523575500
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity38
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High12
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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4075 N Highway 19A, Mount Dora FL, 32757, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 414/9/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
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 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Outdated immunization records on children file. Children health records must be updated when children are attending. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report f5daa5e0-0c44-419a-925b-af6a1a43e7a6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 124/9/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Leaking water from the plumbing under the handwashing sink in the kitchen cabinet. TA given to have all areas in good condition. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-09. View official inspection document (report f5daa5e0-0c44-419a-925b-af6a1a43e7a6)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4512/8/2025
45. (45-06)
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Outdated AGMC in staff files. Updated form AGMC July 2024 must be signed in all staff files. Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report b667f4fd-a6f0-4853-b76f-b22ab8a3d0ff)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4412/8/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
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] Comments: Outdated CAN in staff files. CAN form must be updated every year. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report b667f4fd-a6f0-4853-b76f-b22ab8a3d0ff)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4112/8/2025
41. (41-01)
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Outdated immunization records in children files. TA given to have up-to-date health records all time. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report b667f4fd-a6f0-4853-b76f-b22ab8a3d0ff)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2312/8/2025
23. (23-06)
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 [November 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No fire drill conducted during the month of November. TA give to conduct fire drills in a monthly basis. Fire drill not conducted at the time of inspection due rainy weather. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report b667f4fd-a6f0-4853-b76f-b22ab8a3d0ff)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 328/19/2025
32. (32-06)
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and playhouses.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 6 Inches of mulch needed under and beneath the falling zones areas in the playground. TA given to rearrange the outdoor equipment before adding mulch to gather all falling areas and have it contained to keep in good shape all time. TRAINING Due: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report e0bef4a7-cee3-478f-9714-fff440050305)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 338/19/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)
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 Comments: No 2024-2025 Inservice training completed/documented for review. 10 hrs in-service are required within a fiscal year. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report e0bef4a7-cee3-478f-9714-fff440050305)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 358/19/2025
35. (35-11)
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No exposure plan (blood pathogen training) documented for 2025. A refresher training is required every year for all staff. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report e0bef4a7-cee3-478f-9714-fff440050305)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 457/29/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Agency review required on CH, however staff is eligible for DCF General. Staff must have an eligible status for Child Care agency. Staff cannot return to work until status is eligible. Employment History and AGMC observed in compliance for past citations. Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 3d9f7af2-6c97-476b-97ad-9a3824fc7f34)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 357/29/2025
35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-11)
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No exposure plan (blood pathogen training) documented for 2025. A refresher training is required every year for all staff. Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 3d9f7af2-6c97-476b-97ad-9a3824fc7f34)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 337/29/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)
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 Training [SR] Comments: No 2024-2025 Inservice training completed/documented for review. 10 hrs in-service are required within a fiscal year. Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 3d9f7af2-6c97-476b-97ad-9a3824fc7f34)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 337/29/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
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 Comments: Trainings not commenced within 90 days of employment. Detailed TA given on SR and DCF requirements for new staff.SR preservice training does not meet DCF requirement of timeframe for Introductory training. Preservice training flyer given for reference at the time of inspection. Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 3d9f7af2-6c97-476b-97ad-9a3824fc7f34)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 327/29/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-06)
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and playhouses. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 6 Inches of mulch needed under and beneath the falling zones areas in the playground. TA given to rearrange the outdoor equipment before adding mulch to gather all falling areas and have it contained to keep in good shape all time. TRAINING Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 3d9f7af2-6c97-476b-97ad-9a3824fc7f34)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/7/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-06)
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at time of initial screening for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. This will need to be completed by due date. Due: 6/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 175/7/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-09)
The outdoor play area did not have at least two exits, with at least one of the exits being remote from the building. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed outdoor play area with only one exit, CCF will need another exit being remote from the building. Technical assistance provided that this area must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. This will need to be corrected by due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 335/7/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
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 Comments: Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not commence their introductory training within 90 days from employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance provided that 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 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. This will need to be completed by due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 415/7/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current immunization on file. Technical assistance provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. This will need to be on file by due date. Compliance Comments 12 children files of 25 were reviewed at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/7/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-05)
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employment history check was not completed for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that 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 reason the information was not obtained. This will need to be completed by due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/7/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing counselor observed CCF's employee/contractor roster not current. Technical assistance provided that the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. This will need to be updated by due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-07. View official inspection document (report 63510ee8-fab9-45d0-b316-9b6f46802785)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4511/26/2024
45. (45-06)
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No AGMC signed for new staff. TA given to have AGMC completed before or at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-26. View official inspection document (report 493307c3-5456-44f2-b4e8-36c60bcb6709)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4511/26/2024
45. (45-04)
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No documentation of Employment History is verified. TA given to verify Employment history before of at the the of employment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-26. View official inspection document (report 493307c3-5456-44f2-b4e8-36c60bcb6709)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4411/26/2024
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
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] Comments: Outdated and missing CAN on the staff files. TA was given to have CAN signed yearly and before or at employment time. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 12/6/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-26. View official inspection document (report 493307c3-5456-44f2-b4e8-36c60bcb6709)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MOUNT DORA, LAKE County
- Capacity: 38
- Type: Child Care Facility
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