Kids Coastal Academy
ENGLEWOOD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address10483 Kidron Ave, Englewood FL, 34224
CountyCHARLOTTE
Phone9414737765
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity85
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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10483 Kidron Ave, Englewood FL, 34224, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
- High5
- Medium-High2
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- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 286/11/2026
28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: On June 11, 2026, GOC1 observed sippy cups in the two-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the childs first name and last name. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the sippy cups are labeled with the childrens first and last name. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 7f306cbd-03a3-4981-adb3-6a62fb279014)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 326/11/2026
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment was not 6 inches in depth and] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: On June 11, 2026, GOC1 observed the ground cover on the playground under the climbing equipment to be less than 6 inches and not maintained to this level. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the fall zone under the climbing equipment is 6 inches and maintained at that level. TRAINING Due: 7/10/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 7f306cbd-03a3-4981-adb3-6a62fb279014)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 466/11/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: On June 11, 2026, GOC1 monitored the roster in the two-year-old classroom and found 9 children in the classroom and only 7 children signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. On June 11, 2026, GOC1 monitored the roster in the three-year-old classroom and found 5 children in the classroom and only 4 children signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 7f306cbd-03a3-4981-adb3-6a62fb279014)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 043/10/2026
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-09)
Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom a child that was sleeping in a bouncy chair. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director so that the child is moved into a crib for sleeping/nap time and not left in a confining device. (Picture taken) 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-10. View official inspection document (report 4412a633-121b-4bf5-b35b-4df7922d5312)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 133/10/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed the mop cart in the hallway with cleaning solution that was accessible to children walking through the hallway. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the cleaning supplies were not accessible to children in care. (Picture taken.) 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 Compliance Comments On March 5, 2026, GOC1 was notified in person of an alleged incident on the playground between a teacher and a child. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-10. View official inspection document (report 4412a633-121b-4bf5-b35b-4df7922d5312)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 463/10/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the three-year-old classroom, 9 children on the roster and 12 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the two-year-old classroom, 8 children on the roster and 11 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom, 3 children on the roster and 4 in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the VPK classroom, 16 children on the roster with 1 child being signed in and out by the parent who is still at the facility and has not left yet. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-10. View official inspection document (report 4412a633-121b-4bf5-b35b-4df7922d5312)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 463/5/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 13 children in the three-year-old classroom and 10 signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 11 children in the two-year-old classroom and 7 signed in one the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 16 children in the VPK classroom and 15 signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report b4829d5f-f870-4d0d-9e3a-1451ec486703)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 463/5/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attendence roster was not in the infant classroom with the children.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: On March 5, 2026, the GOC1 observed that there was no attendance roster in the infant classroom with the infants. GOC1 was provided the attendance roster by the director which was found down the hall in another room. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the attendance roster accompanies the group of children. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report b4829d5f-f870-4d0d-9e3a-1451ec486703)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 332/5/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didn't have documentation of completing the 40 hour Introductory Training requirement. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development , Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: 3/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report 4f6250cb-1fa8-47c5-b85f-897cb8c19934)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/5/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report 4f6250cb-1fa8-47c5-b85f-897cb8c19934)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/5/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, one staff member did not have a Form 5131 in the personnel file. The Staff in charge completed the form during the inspection bring the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4. 1. A A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. . Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report 4f6250cb-1fa8-47c5-b85f-897cb8c19934)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/5/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, two staff member did not have a completed Attestation of Good Moral Character in the personnel file. The Staff in charge completed the form during the inspection bring the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4.1.B B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report 4f6250cb-1fa8-47c5-b85f-897cb8c19934)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/5/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff was not rescreened after a break in the childcare industry of more than 90 days. The Specialist took pictures of the application, background screening roster and employment verification. The due date was extended as it fell on a weekend and national holiday the center is closed. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.2.C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-05. View official inspection document (report 4f6250cb-1fa8-47c5-b85f-897cb8c19934)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4510/1/2024
45. (45-05)
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection the specialist observed two staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report a3537880-8c7d-45d7-8525-142d1a123fc7)
Not corrected
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$1,065/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ENGLEWOOD, CHARLOTTE County
- Capacity: 85
- Type: Child Care Facility
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