1 / 8Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 31 and 48. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
11001 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando FL, 32825
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 208 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 Waterford 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
- After School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1162
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 208 children
- Address
- 11001 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando FL, 32825
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14075432103
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 12, 2019
- License expires
- July 11, 2027
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.
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingNov '23
Nov 6, 2023
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 … | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments Counselor observed one employee had an incompl… | 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, the use of fi… | 35-11: The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments Counselor observed that 3 emplp… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a
FindingDec '23
Dec 27, 2023
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, the use of fi…
FindingJan '24
Jan 9, 2024
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments A staff failed to comply with the facility's written discipli…
FindingMar '24
Mar 6, 2024
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… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments Completed at the time of the inspection as…
FindingJun '24
Jun 20, 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…
FindingJan '25
Jan 8, 2025
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments Completed at the time of the complaint investigation. 40. Medication …
FindingJul '25
Jul 8, 2025
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 At the time of the inspection it was discovered that…
- CleanFeb '26
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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
- Facility: The facility is safe and secure
- Infant care: The daycare provides a safe and healthy environment for kids
- Staff: The staff is amazing and goes above and beyond
- Value: The daycare provides a nurturing and supportive environment
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Curriculum: The directors have taken away the uniqueness of the daycare
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 9 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
The Front office Staff is Amazing! They go above and beyond to make sure all of my needs and my child's needs are met. They treat you as a family member...
Brian Z.Jul 16, 2025 - Yelp
The directors starting from corporate down have taken away the uniqueness that was Amazing Explorers in Waterford. They are not following through on...
Patricia D.Jun 9, 2025 - Yelp
I give Amazing Explorers a 5 star rating because they have been nothing short of nurturing and supportive to my grandson that has been attending since he...
Pasquale Z.Mar 28, 2025
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How the reviews split
The 4.0 average comes from 71 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star53
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star17
Questions parents ask about Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes
Is Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1162, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 12, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes offer free VPK?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford 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 Waterford Lakes a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford Lakes care for?
- Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes is licensed for up to 208 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Amazing Explorers Academy Waterford Lakes, 9 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.
