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Rivers Edge Academy – Red Bug Lake

900 Dodd Rd, Casselberry FL, 32707

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children ServicesAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity161 children

Overview

About Us

Rivers Edge Academy – Red Bug Lake is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 161 children in Casselberry, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Seminole County for 6 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Rivers Edge Academy – Red Bug Lake.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18SE0338

ExpiresSep 17, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingApr '23

    Apr 20, 2023

    07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments The alarm did not activate 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, …

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 17, 2024

    07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments Counselor observed the facility's vehicle alarm was not working. The alarm did not make any sounds. 08. S… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Counselor observed the mulch unde…

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 15, 2024

    20-04: A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an al… | 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 Counselor o… | 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 employ… | 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,…

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 11, 2024

    07-04: The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [it was used for toy clean up.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equ… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit…

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 23, 2025

    07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed the facility's vehicle alarm was not in working c… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items unrelated to hand washing where placed on the handwashing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equi…

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 14, 2026

    23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[written record of a fire drill for the month of December 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environ… | 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 employ… | 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 …

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 19, 2026

    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 …

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 6, 2026

    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 [for the month of April]. CCF Hand…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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