Starchild Academy Lake Mary
LAKE MARY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address200 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Lake Mary FL, 32746
CountySEMINOLE
Phone4073338901
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity533
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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200 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Lake Mary FL, 32746, LAKE MARY, FL 32746
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 055/4/2026
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments: The facilitys transportation log did not include secondary sweep signature. No secondary sweep signature for 3/23/26-3/27/26. Completed at time of inspection as subsequent dates were complete and staff was counseled. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Not Monitored Comments Not monitored for one vehicle as was not on site at time of inspeciton. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments Not monitored as one vehicle was not on site at time of inspection, other vehicles observed. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report f14ed8b6-0c9e-47a7-a671-e8eb79aa7deb)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 4512/29/2025
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 Comments: 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. Five staff have incomplete employment history chcecks. Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report ffe789e7-4d97-47e8-ae91-ee4d4d25396d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4512/29/2025
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 needs updated background screening in the Clearinghouse following a 90 + day break in service. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-29. View official inspection document (report ffe789e7-4d97-47e8-ae91-ee4d4d25396d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/5/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: Four staff have no documentation on site of the 5 year employment history check. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report 192aeca1-1b59-4c9e-85d8-b33cf4fb8361)
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
$869/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: LAKE MARY, SEMINOLE County
- Capacity: 533
- Type: Child Care Facility
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