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Alaqua Lakes KinderCare

2635 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary FL, 32746

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VPKCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity208 children

Overview

About Us

Alaqua Lakes KinderCare is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 208 children in Lake Mary, 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). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Alaqua Lakes KinderCare.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18SE0349

ExpiresFeb 24, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJun '24

    Jun 13, 2024

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments The Preschool and Discovery Preschool 2 has chipped paint on the walls. 13. Toxic Substances, Ha… | 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 May]. CCF Handbo… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Comments Personnel's level 2 screening document indicates a new screening…

  2. FindingOct '24

    Oct 21, 2024

    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,…

  3. FindingJan '25

    Jan 27, 2025

    30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [a sippy cup was in the handwashing sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Comments A sippy cup was observed in the hand w…

  4. FindingMay '25

    May 23, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments The facility's transp… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments The sink in Preschool A room is no operable and in need of repair. All child care facilities mus… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care… | 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 Comments Items unrelated to diaper changing w…

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 20, 2025

    04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for a short time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments A child was …

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 20, 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 responsible for the daily operation of the p…

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 27, 2026

    23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[no documentation of fire drill completed utilizing the alternate route and no documentation of naptime fire dril… | 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… | 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… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments Two staff do not have employment history verification documented and on file. The employer/owne…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 27, 2026

    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 Child care … | 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…

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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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