Kids of Distinction East
LEESBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address212 S Childs St, Leesburg FL 34748-5908
CountyLAKE
Phone3527286079
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity96
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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212 S Childs St, Leesburg FL 34748-5908, LEESBURG, FL 34748
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/3/2025
- High2
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 0611/3/2025
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 license expires 11/6/2031, CPR / First Aid expires 7/24/2027 Driver physical is not available for Counselor to review. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0711/3/2025
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: Vehicle alarm is not operating properly. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. 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, Sect (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1211/3/2025
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: Counselor observed that the vehicle used for transportation has fumes coming from the exhaust system. Counselor observed that the inside of the vehicle seats needs repairing or replaced. Director stated that the facility supposed to be getting another vehicle. Photos taken Door panel on the doors are sealed with card board. 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 Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3311/3/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)
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 complete the 10 hours in-service training for July 1 2024 - June 30 2025. Counselor observed that the staff did not have proof of completing 10 hours of in-service for July 1 2024 June 30 2025. Counselor observed that the staff completed 10 hours for 25-26, which Counselor used to put the facility back in compliance. Counselor advised the Director that the staff will need to complete 10 hours for this year 25-26. Hours cannot reused for 25/26 in-service. 3.3 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3411/3/2025
34. (34-12)
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: Employees listed on supplement did not complete the annual refresher training for Exposure to Blood / Universal Precaution. 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. 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. 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 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4311/3/2025
43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (43-04)
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: Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 7/19/2024, completed at time of inspection Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files. 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4411/3/2025
44. (44-06)
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 Attestation of Good Moral Character has not been updated to new form. Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report 8ad33075-489c-4833-af19-bb62e37032b2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 074/4/2025
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: Alarm is not activated either sounds after a minute of ignition is off. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. 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, Sect (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 124/4/2025
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: Floor areas and partition walls in the VPK needs a deep cleaning. TA to have all areas clean and extra maintenance is given anytime is needed. Due: 4/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 124/4/2025
12. (12-03)
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Peeling paint observed on the wall near to the toilet and handwashing sink. Paint must be in good condition all time in all spaces in the facility. 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 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 204/4/2025
20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (20-06)
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Blankets on the infants while sleeping in the play pack cribs. Sheets not fit tight on the mattresses. Blankets were removed at the time of inspection. TA given to removed any blankets from the cribs when children sleep. Cover sheets must fit tight to the mattress. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 334/4/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Preservice training unfinished for staff working with children after 90 days of employment. Staff must complete the SR preservice training within 90 days of employment. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. 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 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 414/4/2025
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Outdated physical records in children files. Facility must keep up-to-date health children records in files in order to children continue attending. Compliance Comments All (44) children files reviewed at the time of employment. 42. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-04. View official inspection document (report 16368a32-8ed7-464d-a32f-fab21de3f7d7)
Not corrected
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LEESBURG, LAKE County
- Capacity: 96
- Type: Child Care Facility
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