Kids Academy Learning Center Eglan Inc
HAINES CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1019 E Grace Ave, Haines City FL, 33844
CountyPOLK
Phone8638662024
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity56
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High20
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1019 E Grace Ave, Haines City FL, 33844, HAINES CITY, FL 33844
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/13/2026
- High2
- Medium-High19
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 243/13/2026
24. (24-11)
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lid to the trash can was broken and it was used for food disposal in the 3-year-old classroom. TA was provided to replace the lid by the due date. Due: 4/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report c58fb721-54be-4785-9c85-6c3ce902ee4f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 143/13/2026
14. (14-02)
All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lighting in all classrooms was measured. The 4-year-old classroom had burned out bulbs and only measured 34.6 above the table used for reading and activities. TA was provided to replace the bulbs by the due date to meet the required 50 ft candles. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report c58fb721-54be-4785-9c85-6c3ce902ee4f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 123/13/2026
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: At the time of the inspection, the sink cabinet in the 2-year-old classroom is peeling the laminate covering. TA was provided to sand and paint or replace by the due date. 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) Noncompliance Due: 4/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-13. View official inspection document (report c58fb721-54be-4785-9c85-6c3ce902ee4f)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 3211/7/2025
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that all the stationary equipment on the playground only had 2-4 inches of mulch. TA was provided to add mulch by the due date, and it must be 6" in depth 6 ft out and around. TRAINING Due: 12/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report 35501a52-22c8-4ede-9f6a-200864ecb8ba)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1711/7/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are many weeds and plants growing on the fence and in the playground on the left side of the playground. TA was provided to have these removed. These plants could be poisonous to the children. These must be cleared out before the due date. Due: 12/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report 35501a52-22c8-4ede-9f6a-200864ecb8ba)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 447/17/2025
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: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff that are listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglects. The provider had them signed by the staff during the inspection. 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 2025-07-17. View official inspection document (report 55c31b72-8e68-4816-9240-065f41c9fcb2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 324/17/2025
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [5 seater bike go round the red and yellow climber and the blue and red truck.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the re-inspection, the provider has started adding mulch, but the playground still does not have the required 6" in depth 6 ft out and around the stationary equipment. TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report 47d486e1-0fab-4137-9525-107a32c4cc3f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/17/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the metal pipe on the playground next to the gate was still exposed and is sharp and rusty. 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report 47d486e1-0fab-4137-9525-107a32c4cc3f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 124/17/2025
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: At the time of the re-inspection, the director that is listed in the supplemental stated the parts have been ordered for the van, but van has not been repaired. The van was not available during the inspection. Also, the diaper changing table in the 2 - & 3-year-olds classroom had not been sanded and painted and the building on the playground had not been sanded and painted. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report 47d486e1-0fab-4137-9525-107a32c4cc3f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 173/11/2025
17. (17-05)
The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured all fencing and the fencing to the right of the playground only measured 42 inches in many areas. TA was provided the provider will need to fix the fencing all along the right side to make sure it meets the 48 " requirement to be placed back into compliance. More time is being allotted since next week is Spring break and the fencing will take longer to fix. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 123/11/2025
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: At the time of the inspection, the van had a broken speaker cover on the door that is sharp, a lock to the door that is missing the pull up knob that is sharp, the black trim inside the door is loose and the arm rest was removed from the first bench seat but it left two pieces of metal that held the arm rest on. TA was provided to have the speaker cover replaced, get a knob cover, reattach the black trim and cover the knobs that held the arm rest on. Also, there is paint that is peeling on the building on the playground. TA was provided to sand and paint. The restroom to the left in the facility has had water damage under the sink and around one toilet. TA was provided that the cabinet will need to be repaired and the baseboards behind and on the side of the toilet will need to be repaired and painted. The diaper changing table in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom has many areas of peeling paint that are accessible to children when their diaper is being changed. TA was provided to sand and paint the diaper changing table. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 133/11/2025
13. (13-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the restroom in the front of the facility had a closet that had glass cleaner and paint containers that were accessible to children. TA was provided that the provider will need to put a lock on the closet door or the door to the restroom. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 143/11/2025
14. (14-02)
All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lighting above a table in the VPK classroom only had 28.1 in candlelight. The lighting must be 50 ft candles or above when above a table that is used for reading or activities. TA was provided that the provider will need to change out the light bulbs in order to get the lighting up to the requirement. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 153/11/2025
15. (15-03)
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [9] based on 35 square feet and [11] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 11 children in the VPK classroom that has a room capacity of 9 children. The children came in from the playground and had story time and were going to have lunch. TA was provided that the VPK class when they have more than 9 children will need to go to their classroom that has a capacity of 12 in order to have story time and lunch. Two children were leaving so this was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 173/11/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a metal pipe on the playground that is protruding by the left gate. The pipe is rusty and sharp. TA was provided to remove the pipe or put a cover over it. Due: 4/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 193/11/2025
19. (19-02)
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the cots were not placed at least 18" apart and some mats were placed up against shelving with toys. TA was provided all cots have to be 18" apart and not up against shelving where things could fall on the child during nap time. The staff moved the cots during the inspection, making this completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 193/11/2025
19. (19-05)
The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the cots were placed in the exit for the emergency exits, the staff moved the cots to another area making it completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 293/11/2025
29. (29-11)
The facility failed to have a test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution used for ware washing. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.4. & C.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the provider did not have any test strip for checking concentration of solutions. TA was provided to acquire test strip to assure proper levels of the chemicals are used. An email was sent showing the test strips the provider could purchase. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 323/11/2025
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [5 seater bike go round, the red, green and yellow climber and the blue and red truck] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the 5-seater bike go round, the red, green and yellow climber and the blue and red truck only had 2-4 inches of mulch. TA was provided that more mulch will need to be added to the to the playground to meet the 6" of resilient surface 6 ft out and around on all stationary play equipment. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 73613e3d-bdb6-4b13-b26a-bb4cefc0db02)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 2311/4/2024
23. (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a current Fire inspection. The fire inspection for the 23-24 year was completed on 10/2423 and expired on 10/24/24. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist at the time of the inspection. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report c5cc2a23-a174-45a1-8bf7-b6c5a1cfac0a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1211/4/2024
12. (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the air intake vents were in need of cleaning. TA was provided to clean these vents when needed. 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 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report c5cc2a23-a174-45a1-8bf7-b6c5a1cfac0a)
Not corrected
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$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HAINES CITY, POLK County
- Capacity: 56
- Type: Child Care Facility
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