Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.09
Keystone Kids Academy
165 SE Nightingale St, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- License:
- C04CL0097
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 170
- License expiration:
- May 23, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,361 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,361/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $62.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Clay 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Keystone Kids Academy from January 10, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 1, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 9, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from May 7, 2025 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32656
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Employee listed on the supplemental page was hired on 12/23/2024. On day of inspection 05/01/2025 employee had not started the required DCF trainings. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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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
How does the center ensure that all new staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that documentation was missing for a staff member's required introductory training. Asking about current processes helps parents understand how the facility tracks and manages staff development requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on April 9, 2026, did not identify any similar concerns.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new employees to ensure they are fully prepared before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the orientation and training steps for new hires helps families understand how the center prioritizes staff readiness and classroom preparedness.
General question
How do you maintain consistent supervision and classroom routines when there are changes in staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages transitions and maintains stability helps parents feel confident about the daily environment their children experience.
General question
Could you describe the types of ongoing professional development or training your teachers participate in throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about continuous learning opportunities provides insight into the center's commitment to keeping staff updated on best practices and safety standards.
General question
How does the leadership team monitor daily classroom activities to ensure that all operational and safety policies are being followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about internal oversight practices helps parents understand how the administration supports teachers and maintains a consistent standard of care across the facility.