1 / 7Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 37 and 56. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
5744 Crowntree Ln, Orlando FL, 32829
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 237 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- 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 Vista Lakes 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1170
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 237 children
- Address
- 5744 Crowntree Ln, Orlando FL, 32829
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14079881215
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 19, 2019
- License expires
- September 18, 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.
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
- CleanJan '23
- CleanMay '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingSep '24
Sep 16, 2024
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 Comments The facility will be placed back into compliance wit…
FindingSep '25
Sep 15, 2025
33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Training transcript was not on file. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 … | 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 Comments A…
FindingMay '26
May 12, 2026
40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments Licensed Specialist obser…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
What parents mention
Summarized from recent parent reviews. Absence of a point means it did not surface consistently, not that the daycare falls short.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Staff: The staff is amazing
- Staff: The staff treats families like family
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Staff: The facility is understaffed
- Staff: The staff blames children
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
The staff has been amazing. They treat me and my baby like family and I've only been there for 5 months. My baby doesn't like staying with strangers however...
janice t.Sep 20, 2023 - Yelp
I would not recommend this understaffed daycare facility. Instead of the staff watching your children, when they are under their care, the staff blames the...
Ashley N.Mar 25, 2022 - Yelp
My two boys (2 & 3) were at another daycare since they were 12 weeks old and once we moved in February 2020 they started Amazing Explorers. The staff made...
Sharla F.Aug 31, 2020
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How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 104 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star91
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes
Is Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1170, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 19, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes offer free VPK?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes 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 Vista Lakes's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes care for?
- Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes is licensed for up to 237 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes, 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.
