Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.41
- Local median
- 0.4
Kiddie Academy Of Clermont
1710 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711
- License:
- C05LA0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 10:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 154
- License expiration:
- March 1, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kiddie Academy Of Clermont from January 24, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved staff training.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34711
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.48
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.
October 23, 2024May 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Staff have not commenced trainings within timeframe. Staff have 90 days from date of employment to commenced trainings. Staff left the facility at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old / 2 year old ] group was inadequate in that [child was left inside the classroom without child care personnel supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A child, listed on the supplemental, was left in their classroom alone without the supervision of a child care personnel during transition to the playground. Technical assistance provided that child care 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 child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Provider has created a new process to ensure child care personnel are accounting for their assigned children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Staff have not commenced trainings within time frame. Staff must to start trainings within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Outdated Child and Abuse form in staff file. TA given to have form sign annually.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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: 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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental have not finished the Early Literacy within timeframe. Staff have a year form date of employment to complete the Early literacy requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Children were not sight and heard by the staff while an incident happened at the room. 2 staff were present in the room and did not get aware of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff with gap in service exceeding 90 days with no resubmission prior the employment. TA given to complete the resubmission process prior employment if there is a gap of employment of 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 the center take to ensure that children are always under direct supervision by staff, especially during transitions between activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection report indicate a finding where a child was left without staff supervision during a transition to the playground. Asking about current supervision processes helps parents understand how the facility ensures children are accounted for at all times.
- Context
- The provider created a new process to ensure staff account for their assigned children at all times following this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a finding regarding background screening documentation for a staff member. Asking about this process helps parents understand the center's current hiring and record-keeping practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you monitor staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in reports from 2024 and 2026. Discussing how the center tracks these requirements provides insight into their administrative oversight and commitment to staff readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining personnel files to ensure all required annual forms and certifications are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report show a finding related to the completeness of personnel records. Asking about how the center manages these files helps parents feel confident that administrative requirements are consistently met.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication about classroom routines and staffing helps parents stay informed and comfortable with their child's daily care environment. This question provides insight into how the center keeps families connected to their child's experience.