Lake Mary Preparatory School
LAKE MARY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address652 Rantoul Ln, Lake Mary FL, 32746
CountySEMINOLE
Phone4078050095
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
Capacity16
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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652 Rantoul Ln, Lake Mary FL, 32746, LAKE MARY, FL 32746
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 415/22/2026
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 Comments: 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. Documents were not provided following two requests. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Desk Review ____________________________________________ Inspected by: David Meconitas Date: 05/22/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Desk Review Date: 05/22/2026 Due: 6/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report bd969485-2f98-4579-beb1-2fd31cc8ec0b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/8/2026
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: Two staff have not completed the required 40-hour training. TA: Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Due: 5/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report b525e23a-1a2e-4410-b9e1-6f8c6cce0d0a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/8/2026
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: One staff has not started the required 40 hour training. T.A.: 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. Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report b525e23a-1a2e-4410-b9e1-6f8c6cce0d0a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 344/8/2026
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: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 10/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report b525e23a-1a2e-4410-b9e1-6f8c6cce0d0a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 414/8/2026
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 Comments: Children immunization records were not available for review at the time of inspection. Not Monitored Comments Childrens records not available at time of inspection. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments Childrens records not available at time of inspection. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Compliance Comments All staff records reviewed. Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report b525e23a-1a2e-4410-b9e1-6f8c6cce0d0a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 454/8/2026
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 Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. 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. Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-08. View official inspection document (report b525e23a-1a2e-4410-b9e1-6f8c6cce0d0a)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 448/20/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Comments: Personnel records or copies of records were not available for review by the licensing authority. Director stated that staff records were in the HR office and not available at the time of inspection. Due: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report c507f0e4-9eef-4dd4-ba48-4c5ecb94bc90)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 458/20/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments: One staff did not have an updated background screening following a 90 or more break in service. Due: 9/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report c507f0e4-9eef-4dd4-ba48-4c5ecb94bc90)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/28/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-02)
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [transcript or training ID not available]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Comments: One staff does not have a copy of the required training transcript showing start of 40 hour training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report 75d3d784-7b78-4c36-842d-a8936c3af191)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 453/28/2025
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 Comments: One staff does not have a completed Attestation of Good Moral Character. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-28. View official inspection document (report 75d3d784-7b78-4c36-842d-a8936c3af191)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,188/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE MARY, SEMINOLE County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Child Care Facility
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