Kiddie Academy of Fleming Island

2026

1. High riskStandard 043/25/2026

   04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)

   Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was allowed to release the latch to the playground gate and run out]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: Provider self-reported that a child exited the playground by releasing the latch to the gate that led outside to the parking lot. Provider released camera footage of the incident to the Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist observed two teachers on the playground at time of the incident. Licensing Specialist observed the two teachers engaging in conversation and not positioned adequately to watch all the children in the playground. Licensing Specialist observed the children yelling to the student to stop playing with the gate latch. Licensing Specialist observed the child releasing the latch and running out of the gate to another fence area. Licensing Specialist observed one teacher following the child out of the gate and catching him before he reached the alarm gate that exited to the parking lot. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Corrective Actions: Provider is to remove gate latch and raise it higher to allow for only adults to reach. Director will have staff meeting to discuss supervision standards and playground safety. Provider will submit an action plan outlining her steps to prevent this from happening again. Provider will identify zones on the playground for teachers to be placed to allow for proper supervision. Provider advised she is aggressively searching for experienced staff. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 00425980-1746-41c3-878f-b0d636c1a922)

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 043/25/2026

   04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

   Supervision of children in the [One's Classroom] group was inadequate in that [one child was left on the playground when classroom returned inside building]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the one-year-old classroom gathered in the hallway with two teachers. Licensing Specialist observed the one-year-old classroom returning inside the building from the playground. Licensing Specialist observed the VPK teacher open the door from the playground and bring a one-year- old inside the building. Licensing Specialist observed that (both) one-year-old teachers were not aware that the child was left on the playground with the other classrooms. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist observed director having the teachers perform a name to face recognition. Director assisted staff to make sure every child was accounted for. Standard was brought into compliance after name to face recognition was completed. Not Applicable Comments No transportation provided. Technical Assistance Statement Regarding Transportation and Vehicle Requirements for Child Care Facilities Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set forth in parts 2.5.1, 2.5.4., 2.5.5., and 4.2.6., of the Child Care Facility Handbook are met. Pursuant to 402.305(10)4(b), Florida Statutes, child care facilities are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by January 9, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing counselor. Bus Alarm: Pursuant to Senate Bill 252, child care facilities and large family child care homes are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by Jan. 1, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing specialist. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 8fe9a677-c412-4340-8d6e-7dc8c1e87c56)

   Corrected at inspection
3. Medium riskStandard 283/25/2026

   28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-04)

   Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed jars of food and snacks in the infant room not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received Corrective Action: Director provided tape to teacher and had children names added to food and snacks. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 8fe9a677-c412-4340-8d6e-7dc8c1e87c56)

   Corrected at inspection