Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.13
Kids At Play
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32250
- License:
- C04DU1389
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 109
- License expiration:
- February 27, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Kids At Play from February 13, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved staff training.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32250
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.12
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 18, 2025February 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was provided. A staff previously in the childcare industry did not complete training before starting employment. Staff started the industry on 09/18/2018. Staff started employment on 10/27/2025 Staff will need to complete training before unsupervised classroom time with children. Staff status has been updated from Childcare Personnel to Other Personnel. Mandated Introductory Training: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successful ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Employee who started training on 9/15/2023 has not completed all competency exams. Technical assistance was provided. Director will assign staff to "other personnel" until training is completed. See Supplemental page for details. From the Child Care Facility Handbook Page 40: 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 training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed 23 new children's records from the summer camp. Enrollment forms were missing the Know you Child Care Facility Statement. From the Child Care Facility Handbook Enrollment Information Section 7.3 C: 1.There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed 23 new children's records from the summer camp. Enrollment forms were missing the Disciplinary Policy Statement From the Child Care Facility Handbook Enrollment Information 7.3 C: There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 2. The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor reviewed 4 new staff records. Missing the Background Screening Requirements Form 5131, a copy of the Background Screening and student transcripts. Provider explained all those items are available but had to be printed off by the director who was not available at the moment. Provider will submit the missing documents for new staff by due date. From Child Care Licensing Handbook Section Personnel Records 7.4: D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. Section 7.4. 1: A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [A second signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the transportation log not completed with a second signature. Counselor provided Technical Assistance regarding the importance of this requirement when transporting Children. Provider will show an updated Transportation log for everyday during the week 10/30/23- 11/3/23. Child Care Facility Standard: 2.5.2
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed items that pose a hazard to the children while in the playground: An uncoiled water hose not being used and left on the ground; An inflatable rubber playground equipment no longer in use or used for its intended purpose. Car tires used in the playground with water collected inside. Counselor discussed safety measures and to how to accomplish this on the playground. Counselor discussed the Playground Safety Log and looking out for standing water everyday before children go out to the playground. Provider will complete the necessary changes by the due date. Child Care Facility Handbook 3.5, A: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
What is your current process for verifying that transportation logs are completed correctly, including all required signatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where a transportation log was missing a required second signature. This question helps parents understand the oversight procedures in place for safe transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track staff training progress to ensure all personnel meet their certification requirements on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that training completion requirements were a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center manages staff development.
- Context
- The provider has had clean inspections since the most recent training-related finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to perform daily safety checks on the playground equipment and surrounding area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report previously identified concerns regarding items on the playground that could pose a hazard. Discussing daily maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas safe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation fully organized and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate that some personnel records were missing required documentation at that time. Asking about current organization practices helps clarify how the facility maintains these important files.
- Context
- The provider was required to submit the missing documents after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all enrollment paperwork, such as disciplinary policies and facility brochures, is fully completed and signed by families upon registration?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection noted that some enrollment files were missing required signed statements. Asking about the current intake process helps clarify how the center ensures all administrative requirements are met.
Related violations