
Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC
505 S Spring Garden Ave Ste 102, Deland FL, 32720
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity135 children
Overview
About Us
Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Deland, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Volusia County for 11 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0413
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '23
Jul 19, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed in the afterschool room wher… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 21-06: Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 10.6, number 4) Physic…
FindingMar '24
Mar 21, 2024
26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Comments Counselor observed generic menus week 1,2,3 & 4 but were not dated to the specif… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [all metal playground equipment had peeling paint.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitatio… | 32-05: Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section …
FindingJul '24
Jul 25, 2024
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [start times/end times, destination address, and signatures.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments … | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments During inspection of school vans counselor observed the alarm for the Green Ford van was not properly wor… | 09-01: The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments Counselor observed in the school aged class children … | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed classrooms needing organization, a…
FindingDec '24
Dec 6, 2024
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [a handwashing sign with procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food a… | 29-11: The facility failed to have a test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution used for ware washing. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.4. & C.3 Sanitation and …
FindingMar '25
Mar 25, 2025
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Special… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Specialist observed that the diaper changing table pad had small … | 30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Specialist observed soiled diapers…
FindingJul '25
Jul 24, 2025
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 for this program allowed her credential to l…
FindingNov '25
Nov 13, 2025
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 Specialist observed that the water fountain in the two year old classr… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist observed in … | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed sandwich cr…
- CleanApr '26
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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