Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.68
Kid City Usa Leesburg
710 Carpenter Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
- License:
- C05LA0234
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- September 27, 2026
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kid City Usa Leesburg from May 2, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34748
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.9
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2025April 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the infant room was out of ratio with 1 staff and 5 infants. Another staff member was brought into infant room to bring them back into compliance. Ratio Observed: 2:5 Infants 1:12 (6/3s, 6/4s) 2:8 (1s) 1:9 (2s)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the VPK room and one year old classroom vents were in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the infant room that cribs were not 18 inches apart. Staff moved cribs apart to bring back into compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in 2-year-old classroom and 3-year-old classroom toilets were in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the 2-year-old classroom, vpk classroom, and 1 year old classroom couches that were stained and in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed three children files that had expired immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee did not comply with facilities discipline policy. Employee is no longer employed. F.. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; d) Exposing a child to extremes temperature; e) Rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement did not fill out Accident/Incident report on the day the Incident happened. Counselor received a copy of signed incident by director and parent on 10/29/2025. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by who ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee used inappropriate interaction with child. Employee is no longer employed at this facility. 8.2- C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments. Counselor Comments Complaint investigation ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Anastasia Pittenger 10/29/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Toni Mendez 10/29/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the training within due timeframe. Staff must complete training within a year of the date that training was commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, behind the climbing wall, and the red slides in the larger outdoor playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist measured 5 inches of protective covering under the swings, behind the climbing wall, and the red slides in the larger outdoor playground. Technical assistance provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, con ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. Facility will need to have one on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- Staff personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a signed Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Resolved by personnel signing the Attestation of Good Moral Character at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [9] based on 35 square feet and [14] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 2/28/24 ELC agent monitored Kid City USA Leesburg in the morning and they were out of capacity in the 3-yearold room: Two (2) teachers to 14 children, with a capacity of nine (9). They were able to move children around and came back in capacity At the time of inspection, Family Services Counselor provided technical assistance that each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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 explain how the center monitors classroom staffing to ensure that ratio requirements are consistently met throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection report show a finding where a classroom was temporarily out of ratio, though the issue was corrected immediately at the time of the visit.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that nap time arrangements, such as crib placement, always meet safety spacing standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that cribs in the infant room were not spaced at the required distance, which was corrected while the inspector was present.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully trained on and follow the facility's positive discipline and interaction policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 include a report regarding a staff member's interaction with a child, which resulted in that individual no longer being employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining and sanitizing indoor equipment and furnishings to keep them in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that equipment maintenance has been noted as a topic in multiple inspection reports, including observations about the cleanliness of furniture and playground surfaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle communication with families if an incident occurs during the day, and how is that documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a finding where an incident was not documented on the same day it occurred, though the record was subsequently updated.
Related violations