Deeper Root Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 27. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8001 Silver Star Rd, Orlando FL, 32818
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 90 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
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 Deeper Root 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
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1242
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Address
- 8001 Silver Star Rd, Orlando FL, 32818
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14843216957
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 15, 2021
- License expires
- April 14, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '23
Mar 21, 2023
12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 17-08: The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (… | 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 The Clearinghouse employee roster was not …
FindingApr '23
Apr 25, 2023
17-08: The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F P… | 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 The Clearinghouse employee roster was not …
FindingDec '23
Dec 11, 2023
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child wit…
FindingApr '24
Apr 11, 2024
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments No curre… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child wit…
FindingJun '24
Jun 12, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child with immunization expired. 4…
FindingDec '24
Dec 13, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child with immunization was not ac… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One staff m… | 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 Record Kee…
FindingMar '25
Mar 31, 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… | 44-02: Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Child care personnel did not have… | 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 2… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments An employment history verification … | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Characte
FindingMar '26
Mar 11, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of the inspection, it … | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, it … | 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 [A drill with licensing present]. … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Deeper Root Academy
Is Deeper Root Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Deeper Root Academy holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1242, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 15, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Deeper Root Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Deeper Root 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.
Does Deeper Root Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Deeper Root Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Deeper Root Academy care for?
- Deeper Root Academy is licensed for up to 90 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Deeper Root Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 20 inspections at Deeper Root Academy, 8 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.
