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Ladybird Academy At Winter Springs

282 W State Road 434, Winter Springs FL, 32708

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity131 children

Overview

About Us

Ladybird Academy At Winter Springs is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 131 children in Winter Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Seminole County for 15 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 Ladybird Academy At Winter Springs.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18SE0230

ExpiresNov 20, 2026

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 14, 2023

    07-05: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed the drinking fountain in the outdoor playground was…

  2. CleanJan '24
  3. CleanMar '24
  4. CleanJul '24
  5. CleanNov '24
  6. FindingMar '25

    Mar 21, 2025

    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…

  7. CleanMar '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

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