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Amazing Explorers Academy

Licensed
46Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 46 and 66. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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4.5(27)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPK
Center-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission

On record in Florida.

13635 Walcott Ave, Orlando FL, 32827

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
243 children

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30AM-6:30PM
Tue
6:30AM-6:30PM
Wed
6:30AM-6:30PM
Thu
6:30AM-6:30PM
Fri
6:30AM-6:30PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Amazing Explorers Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C09OR1002
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
243 children
Address
13635 Walcott Ave, Orlando FL, 32827
County
Orange County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 13, 2017
License expires
December 12, 2026

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanAug '23
  3. CleanNov '23
  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 12, 2024

    37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Comments At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the thermome… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 1…

  5. FindingNov '24

    Nov 12, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [infants] group was inadequate in that [the infant had a burn on the right side of his leg on undetermined circumstances]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments Throughout … | 09-13: Infant observed in an infant seat (swing, bouncers, etc.) for a time greater than 30 minutes. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, F Comments It was observed on the video footage as several infants were left on… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments One of the teachers in the classroom needed a 5-yr rescreening, the facility…

  6. FindingApr '25

    Apr 11, 2025

    07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 • Long delay on all…

  7. CleanMar '26

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What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 27 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star23
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star2
  • 1 star2

Questions parents ask about Amazing Explorers Academy

Is Amazing Explorers Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1002, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 13, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Amazing Explorers Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Is Amazing Explorers Academy a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are Amazing Explorers Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Amazing Explorers Academy care for?

Amazing Explorers Academy is licensed for up to 243 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Amazing Explorers Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Amazing Explorers Academy, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.