Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.25
Kountry Kids Daycare
1468 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
- License:
- C03CO0064
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 170
- License expiration:
- December 28, 2026
Typical cost: $1,040 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,040/mo
Median daily rate: $48.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Columbia 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 inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Kountry Kids Daycare from April 20, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of May 1, 2024.
Seven later inspections, from April 24, 2024 through April 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the second signature of the staff member who conducted the physical and visual sweep of the vehicle. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Licensing Specialist observed the second signature of the staff member conducting the physical and visual sweep of the vehicle was missing from two vehicle transportation logs. Technical assistance: 2.5 Transportation Child care providers must comply with minimum health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children in their care being transported. For the purposes of this section, transportation pertains to travel by foot or in a vehicle that is owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles used to provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you walk me through the current process for documenting vehicle safety checks when transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report show that some transportation logs were missing the required second signature from staff confirming a physical and visual sweep of the vehicle. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these safety procedures are consistently followed and documented.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on daily safety and supervision protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the training and onboarding process helps families feel confident that every staff member is prepared to maintain a consistent environment for the children.
General question
What is your typical approach for communicating with parents regarding daily activities and any updates to center routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels allow parents to stay informed about their child's day and help build a strong partnership between the family and the center.
General question
Could you describe how you manage child-to-staff ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center handles supervision during busy times of the day provides insight into how they prioritize consistent care for all children.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor and support staff in following internal policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about management oversight helps parents understand how the center maintains its standards and supports its team on a day-to-day basis.