Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.18
Building Blocks Academy LLC Dba Kidz Island
45264 Third Ave, Callahan, FL 32011
- License:
- C04NA0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 192
- License expiration:
- August 10, 2026
Typical cost: $979 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$979/mo
Median daily rate: $45.20 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Nassau 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 inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Building Blocks Academy LLC Dba Kidz Island from March 1, 2023 through March 3, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 2, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from February 26, 2025 through March 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Nassau County
Compared to 41 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2024December 2, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Sept., Oct., and Nov.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed facility has not completed a fire drill since 8/16/2024. Counselor and director completed a fire drill on 12/2/2024. The facility is compliance with Florida Standard. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed ceiling tile has mold. Counselor advise facility to change the tile. Counselor give facility technical assistance. General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. B. It is the resp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed facility had no emergency evacuation plan and did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each classroom. Counselor give technical assistance to facility: 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed multiple classrooms failed to post the room capacity. This incompliance is a standard for the state of Florida. The facility has 11/13/23 to meet Florida Standards. Counselor give technical assistance: 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. B. The licensed capacity of a child care program is determined by the following factors: 1. Indoor floor space 2. Outdoor square footage 3. Sewer/septic capacity (as determined by Environmental Health) 4. Number of toilets/wash basins Licensed capacity is determined by the most restrictive of these factors. C. The total ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplemental had expired DH 3040 on file. 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 your current process for ensuring fire drills are conducted consistently each month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection noted gaps in the monthly fire drill schedule. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these safety requirements.
- Context
- The facility completed a fire drill at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that emergency evacuation plans and safety routes are clearly posted and updated in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and evacuation documentation were noted as areas needing attention in previous reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining these important safety postings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting classrooms and common areas to ensure the facility remains clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past observation regarding facility maintenance. Asking about the daily inspection routine helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track student health records to ensure that all required medical forms are kept current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously identified a need for updated student health documentation. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for keeping health records up to date.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about your daily classroom routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel confident about the communication flow and transparency regarding daily operations.