Howell Branch Academy
4605 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park FL, 32792
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity106 children
Overview
About Us
Howell Branch Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 106 children in Winter Park, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Orange County for 6 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Howell Branch Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C18SE0340
Inspection History
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
FindingJan '23
Jan 10, 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]. CCF Handbook… | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments One …
FindingSep '24
Sep 17, 2024
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S…
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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