Kids Prep Academy
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address206 Midway Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
CityOCALA, FL 34472
CountyMARION
Phone3526870190
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
Capacity214
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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206 Midway Rd, Ocala FL, 34472, OCALA, FL 34472
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 412/2/2026
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: Children listed on supplement missing physicals and page1s are incomplete Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 34 children files. 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 Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all10 staff files. Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 7a7d8c0b-a237-4abc-8ae3-f415fe05cf92)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 402/2/2026
40. (40-02)
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: Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired. 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 7a7d8c0b-a237-4abc-8ae3-f415fe05cf92)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 342/2/2026
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: All staff needs to complete the training; training is required annually. 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. Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 7a7d8c0b-a237-4abc-8ae3-f415fe05cf92)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 322/2/2026
32. (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [broken equipment, ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor of observed the following:Landscaping material exposed from underneath the mulch - potential tripping hazardLadder chain covering has sharp edges on the chain ladderYellow piece attached to the red climber need cleaning, screw missing to hold the red bar and yellow piece togetherSeesaw on younger children playground brokenBroken climber (beige and blue) on toddler playground crackedHoles in the green turf on toddler playground.Counselor advised the provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from breaks TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 7a7d8c0b-a237-4abc-8ae3-f415fe05cf92)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 388/22/2025
38. (38-04)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Director did write the up conversation from 10:45AM - 5:20PM but did not have parent to sign on 8/19/2025 when arrived to pick up child. Child's last day was 8/19/2025. 39. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 40. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-22. View official inspection document (report b63ed25a-b3dc-4a65-9124-af5622d2c0b1)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 214
- Type: Child Care Facility
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