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Just Kidd'n Around Academy

1105 E Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351

License:
C02GA0015
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity:
96
License expiration:
August 7, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$867/mo

Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Gadsden County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Just Kidd'n Around Academy from March 21, 2023 through June 24, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved staff training.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32351

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
1.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
7%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.76

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed personnel who did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact or care of children in classroom with school age children alone, unsupervised. Training transcript showed personnel was missing Health and Nutrition in a School Readiness Program training to satisfy preservice training requirements. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding childcare personnel completing preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. Provider stated personnel would complete training. Licensing Specialist accessed personnels training transcript and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-13
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
The changing mat in the one-year-old classroom was observed to be torn, the director discarded at the torn mat at the time of the inspection. The changing table will be utilized without a mat until a mat can be replaced, it is a smooth clean surface. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Correction / follow-up note
There are two staff members that have not completed the required Early literacy training. (See supplemental) 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:
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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]
Report comments
There are children in care with expired immunizations. (See supplemental) 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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]
Correction / follow-up note
There are children in care with missing required health evaluation forms. (See supplemental) 7.2 Student Health Record C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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]
Report comments
B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. The exhaust and return vents were dusty, owner was able to clean all of them at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
3. Frozen food must be labeled by date and type noted below and stored according to the following table: Food Item Months Bacon and sausage 1 to 2 months Casseroles 2 to 3 months Frozen dinner and entrees 3 to 4 months Ham, hot dogs, lunch meats 1 to 2 months Meat, uncooked 4 to 12 months Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4 months Meat, cooked 2 to 3 months Poultry, cooked 4 months Soups and stews 2 to 3 months All food items were labeled correctly or discarded at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-24
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the reminder was not sent out in April]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Completed at time of inspection sent out in the ProCare app.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
C. Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow time for food to cool before serving to children that does not exceed 15 minutes. Food was removed from the plates that were sitting on the kitchen countertop at 8:39 am with prepared parts of lunch.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. However, in areas away from the facility where no running water is available, hand sanitizers may be used. Examples of such places are field trips, nature trails or picnic areas where running water is not readily available. The hand washing sink in the first one year-old classroom was without running water.
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2025
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
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 train ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 24, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. I observed portable sinks in the infant and toddlers classrooms with no running water.
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-02
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [eight] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. On arrival at the facility ratio was taken I observed (8) one- and two-year-olds with one staff member in the one-year-old classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [Four year old] group was inadequate in that [there was not a trained childcare staff present in the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. I observed the director's child (about 12years old) was supervising the four-year-old children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
Report comments
4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. There is a staff member that have not completed the 10hr in-service hours require by the department. (See supplemental)
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
7.1 Immunization Records If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have curre ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. There were several children with No or current Health forms in their files.
Correction status
Due by December 6, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B (Section 12.2, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
TA with director about the importance of soap and water.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 12.3, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Director purchased sinks and accessories while I was present.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2023
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-01

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure that children are always under the direct supervision of a trained staff member?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where supervision was identified as a concern, including reports from 2023 and 2026. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent oversight of all groups.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe your current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that a staff member was working with children before completing required preservice training. This question helps clarify how the center verifies that all personnel meet training requirements before having unsupervised contact with children.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and track health and immunization records to ensure all documentation remains current for every child in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2023, 2025, and 2026 indicate repeated difficulties in maintaining complete and up-to-date health and immunization records. This question allows the director to explain the system currently in place to keep these important documents accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you walk me through your daily routine for maintaining and sanitizing diapering areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 highlight concerns regarding the maintenance of diapering stations and sanitation equipment. This question provides insight into how the facility ensures these areas are kept in good, clean condition for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all staff members stay up-to-date with their annual in-service training and specialized course requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023, 2025, and 2026 show that staff training documentation was occasionally missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing professional development for their team.
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