Wiz Kid's Learning Academy

OCALA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity28
HoursMon 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 5:00AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$1,024/mo

Contact information

Address3500 S Pine Ave, Ocala FL, 34471

CityOCALA, FL 34471

CountyMARION

Phone3523046526

Operating details

HoursMon 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 5:00AM to 6:30PM

Capacity28

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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3500 S Pine Ave, Ocala FL, 34471, OCALA, FL 34471

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/27/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 324/27/2026

    32. (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Missing tricycle handlebar covers, 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 on the playground missing handlebar covers off of 3 tricycles, childs bucket table damaged, blue stationary car chipped paint TRAINING Due: 5/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report 5190409e-0b6d-4fd8-883d-3182c97ab235)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 034/27/2026

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1 volunteer] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: When Counselor arrived the infant / ones teacher was outside, leaving background screened volunteer, with 2 infants, 3 one-year olds- corrected when teacher step back in the class Out of ratio - 1 staff: 9 - 4-2 yoa, 1-1 yoa, 4-3 yoa - the one-year-old was moved to the infant/ones class 1 staff: 12 - 1-3 yoa, 7-4 yoa, 4-5 yoa Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report 5190409e-0b6d-4fd8-883d-3182c97ab235)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 441/5/2026

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-05)

    A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor reviewed 3 staff files. Counselor observed volunteer working as kitchen staff. Volunteer did not have any documents for Counselor to review. Volunteer departed, Director stated that the volunteer will not be back. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a childcare facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report f9b8207f-a83c-4d88-9431-be33fd53dc5f)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 261/5/2026

    26. (26-01)

    The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that facility did not have the substitute foods on the menu, completed at time of inspection. Counselor asked the Director to forward January 2026 menu along with the photos of the plates of food from January 6 - 12th. Not Applicable Comments Catered foods are not provided. 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report f9b8207f-a83c-4d88-9431-be33fd53dc5f)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 251/5/2026

    25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (25-01)

    Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [vegetable was not served]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that a vegetable was not served with the meal (pizza, peaches, milk, water) The four food groups are grains, fruits, vegetables, and proteins To put violation back in compliance. Forward Counselor photos of children plates from January 6-12th 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report f9b8207f-a83c-4d88-9431-be33fd53dc5f)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 241/5/2026

    24. (24-13)

    Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Volunteer did not have on an head covering while preparing food. Counselor provided head covering to the Director. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-05. View official inspection document (report f9b8207f-a83c-4d88-9431-be33fd53dc5f)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 459/9/2025

    45. (45-06)

    The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employee listed on supplement does not have page 2, signature page on file for Counselor to review. Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 449/9/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor reviewed all 4 staff files. Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 5/7/2025. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 429/9/2025

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 339/9/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Staff listed on supplement did not have proof of 10 hours in-service training between 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025. Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 239/9/2025

    23. (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [April, May, June, July, August]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that a fire drill was not conducted for the months of April May June July and August. Counselor conducted 4 drills at time of inspection Last Fire Drill conducted on 3/28/2025, 3 staff, 21 children, 1:21 minutes to clear building. Counselor conducted a primary route drill on today 9/9/2025. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on 2/10/2025. Counselor conducted alternate route on today 9/9/2025 Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on today 9/9/2025 at 12:40PM, 4 staff, 25 children, 7 minutes to clear building. (Counselor advised Director to practice naptime drill to evacuate within 3 minutes). Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 9/9/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on today 9/9/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on today 9/9/2025. Counselor advised the Provider to conduct another fire drill for this month. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 039/9/2025

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: First observance: 1 staff: 6 - 1-1 yoa, 5 infants (other person in the classroom was other personnel without the training). Correct at time of inspection. 1 staff: 9 - 4-2 yoa, 5-3 yoa 1 staff: 10 - 9-4 yoa, 1-3 yoa, Second observation after parents picked up: 1 staff: 4 infants 1 staff: 5 - 2-1 yoa, 3-2 yoa 1 staff: 11 - 6-4 yoa, 5-3 yoa Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report c7c21107-8875-4c58-9dde-0df2651b2a1e)

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4112/30/2024

    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 10/30/2024. 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 33 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 4 staff files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-30. View official inspection document (report 2f9422ef-84ce-4e65-8bd7-26f5418a2154)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 1212/30/2024

    12. (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that the canopy is not in good repairs that is attached to the building where the children go out to play. Counselor advised the Director to have children take a different route until canopy is repaired. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-30. View official inspection document (report 2f9422ef-84ce-4e65-8bd7-26f5418a2154)

    Not corrected

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2Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: OCALA, MARION County
  • Capacity: 28
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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