MKU Baldwin Park
ORLANDO, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address728 Gear Lake Ave, Orlando FL, 32803
CountyORANGE
Phone4074213148
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity175
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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728 Gear Lake Ave, Orlando FL, 32803, ORLANDO, FL 32803
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 042/6/2026
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [two children were not taken inside with the childcare personnel.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments: At time of arrival in the classroom, six children were present in the classroom and then the second childcare personnel came inside with two children while licensing specialist and director were at door. The director went outside, and licensing specialist shortly followed and observed two additional children being taken inside to the classroom. Completed at time of inspection.Technical Assistance: Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 9d2b27bd-40cb-4a60-87f2-4429e72d82d2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 232/6/2026
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 [January 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Comments: No fire drill completed for the month of January 2026.Technical Assistance: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 3/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 9d2b27bd-40cb-4a60-87f2-4429e72d82d2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 312/6/2026
31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (31-09)
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Comments: Physical environment log has not been updated since July 2025 for indoors and outdoors since November 2025 Due: 3/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 9d2b27bd-40cb-4a60-87f2-4429e72d82d2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/6/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
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 Comments: One child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours introductory child care training within 12 months of employment.Technical Assistance: 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. Due: 3/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 9d2b27bd-40cb-4a60-87f2-4429e72d82d2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/6/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: One child care personnel did not complete literacy training within 12 months of employment in the child care industry.Technical Assistance: Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Due: 3/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 9d2b27bd-40cb-4a60-87f2-4429e72d82d2)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3310/10/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)
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 Comments: One staff did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of hire Due: 11/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report b8aea4e0-f2bf-4e58-8b88-9b38c1318dae)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3410/10/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: No active director's credential HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 4/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report b8aea4e0-f2bf-4e58-8b88-9b38c1318dae)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ORLANDO, ORANGE County
- Capacity: 175
- Type: Child Care Facility
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