Kids Academy, Inc.
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2514 NE 12th Ct, Ocala FL, 34470
CityOCALA, FL 34470
CountyMARION
Phone3526223913
Operating details
HoursMon 5:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 5:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 5:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 5:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 5:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity128
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High12
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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2514 NE 12th Ct, Ocala FL, 34470, OCALA, FL 34470
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 414/13/2026
41. (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child listed on supplement immunization expired 12/29/2025. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed 62 of 117 children files (all 4s, 3s, 2s,1s, infants) 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 13 staff files. Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5028f2df-aef4-49a4-b97a-3fcc8779df14)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 324/13/2026
32. (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [rust, erosion, chipped paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that red and yellow playhouse inside is rusted and corroded. Counselor observed that the yellow boards on the older children playhouse yellow paint is chipping. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust, corrosion and chipped paint. Check all small tricycles and riding toys for worn or chipped paint. TRAINING Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5028f2df-aef4-49a4-b97a-3fcc8779df14)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 074/13/2026
07. (07-06)
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that the vehicle alarm is not operable. Staff stated that the alarm was working during the morning drop off. Vehicle insurance expires 3/19/2027 2006- vehicle was not present during inspection, inspection was completed on 6/18/2025 2009 - vehicle alarm was not operable, inspection completed on 7/11/2025 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5028f2df-aef4-49a4-b97a-3fcc8779df14)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 4712/18/2025
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-02)
The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Chapter 827, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, A Enforcement [SR] Comments: Teacher was dismissed. Counselor could not see from the video that the teacher injured the child. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Self Reported Counselor Comments Complaint investigation ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sylvia Collins Date: 12/18/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Melissa Scott Date: 12/18/2025 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 3974a362-e771-48ea-a40e-d3ad0fc4e045)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3912/18/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Teacher did not write an incident report of childs behavior and why child had to go into closet. Teacher is no longer employed. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 3974a362-e771-48ea-a40e-d3ad0fc4e045)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1112/18/2025
11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: Teacher no longer employed PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-18. View official inspection document (report 3974a362-e771-48ea-a40e-d3ad0fc4e045)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 0612/15/2025
06. (06-01)
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Driver 1 license expires 7/16/2030, no proof of physical, CPR / First Aid expires 12/20/2026 (forward copy of physical once completed). Driver 2 license expires 1/30/2027, physical expires 7/29/2026, CPR / First Aid expires 3/21/2026 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-15. View official inspection document (report efe8a2ca-2edf-4757-a494-206691fc8cf1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 328/11/2025
32. (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [peeling / chipped paint, rotten boards]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed chipped/peeling paint on yellow and red tunnel climber slide and yellow helicopter. Counselor observed playhouse with rotten / decaying boards on the roof top Technical assistance provider to rake in mulch under and around all fall zones. Fall zones resilient surface is 6 inches. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (PLAYGROUND): Fall/Use zone means the surface area under and around a piece of playground equipment onto which a child would be expected to land when falling from, or exiting, the playground equipment. The use zone must extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the playground equipment, unless manufacturer specifications for safe usage requires less fall/use zone material. TRAINING Due: 8/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report 82491544-74f8-4eab-ba67-166ecdabe75d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 358/11/2025
35. (35-12)
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: All staff need to complete the Universal Precaution / Exposure to Blood training TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Monitored Comments No children on medication at time of inspection. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 89 children files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 13 staff files. Due: 8/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report 82491544-74f8-4eab-ba67-166ecdabe75d)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 128
- Type: Child Care Facility
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