1 / 5StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 23 and 41. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
12800 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando FL, 32828
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 303 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
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 StarChild 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR0005
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 303 children
- Address
- 12800 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando FL, 32828
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14076584748
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 31, 2003
- License expires
- March 31, 2027
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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 · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingNov '23
Nov 20, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments Ratio: (old) Infants 1:5 out of ratio T… | 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…
FindingMar '24
Mar 13, 2024
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 The facility completed at the time of the inspection as well as provi…
FindingJul '24
Jul 26, 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…
FindingApr '25
Apr 8, 2025
04-15: Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H Comments CCR observed at time of complaint investigation seen… | 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 Resolved at the time of the complaint investigation. 40. Medication C…
FindingJul '25
Jul 29, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [25 school age ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [31] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments The facility was placed b…
FindingMar '26
Mar 12, 2026
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 Licensing Specialist observed annual fire inspection…
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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
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From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 7 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
Amazing school ! My daughter is having a great first year at school, she has adjusted so well and I could not be happier with her teachers Miss Shalini and...
Ally W.Dec 13, 2023 - Yelp
My child was acting out out of character apparently in daycare and at home. They are often short staffed and my child has had injuries due to not being...
Jenn Y.May 10, 2023 - Yelp
My child attended this daycare and sadly we had to take them out after the staff failed to properly document and explain injuries, when our child was bitten...
Adonai B.Feb 2, 2023
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How the reviews split
The 4.0 average comes from 42 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star31
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star9
Questions parents ask about StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes
Is StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0005, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 31, 2003. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes offer free VPK?
- Yes. StarChild 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 StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. StarChild 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 StarChild 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 StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes care for?
- StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes is licensed for up to 303 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at StarChild Academy - Waterford Lakes, 6 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.
