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The Nest School- Winter Garden
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 29. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
16161 Marsh Rd, Winter Garden FL, 34787
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 366 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 The Nest School- Winter Garden 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1262
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 366 children
- Address
- 16161 Marsh Rd, Winter Garden FL, 34787
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14076565751
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 7, 2021
- License expires
- October 6, 2026
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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.
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJun '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a child, A.B., was able to pull over a bottle warmer which resulted in the child sustaining serious 2nd degree burns on ther forearm], whic… | 28-10: Bottle warming devices were accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, A Comments As a result of the incident, the daycare has conducted to mitigate risk. The classroom will no longer be mix… | 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 Incident reports completed after the date of occurrence. 40. Medicati…
FindingSep '25
Sep 9, 2025
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing Specialist observed expired immunizations in chi… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Licensing Specialist … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments Licensing Specialist observed e…
FindingJan '26
Jan 27, 2026
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 Licensing Specialist observed 2 yr old unattended in… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments Licensing Specialist observed linen/bedding remaining on cots while stacked. 19. Nap/Sleep Space… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Comments Licensing Specialist observed food worker handling food without hea… | 30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments Licensing Specialist observed diapering table with dust/dirt and debri… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a
FindingJan '26
Jan 27, 2026
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing Specialist conducted a re-inspection and observe… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Licensing Specialist … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments Licensing Specialist conducted …
FindingMar '26
Mar 18, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [toddler's] group was inadequate in that [the child care personnel left the children in the multiple seats stroller in the hallway unattended while she went inside the c…
FindingMay '26
May 11, 2026
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Students were observed with expired immunisation paperwork… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Students were observe…
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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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 110 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star105
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about The Nest School- Winter Garden
Is The Nest School- Winter Garden a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Nest School- Winter Garden holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1262, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 7, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Nest School- Winter Garden offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Nest School- Winter Garden 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.
What are The Nest School- Winter Garden's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Nest School- Winter Garden care for?
- The Nest School- Winter Garden is licensed for up to 366 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Nest School- Winter Garden had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at The Nest School- Winter Garden, 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.