Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.28
- Local median
- 1
Wiz Kid's Learning Academy
3500 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- C05MA0136
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 28
- License expiration:
- February 9, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Wiz Kid's Learning Academy from January 6, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
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
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023January 16, 2024May 7, 2024September 3, 2024December 30, 2024September 9, 2025January 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023January 16, 2024September 3, 2024September 9, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024September 9, 2025January 5, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024September 9, 2025April 27, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024September 9, 2025Inspection 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 [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1 volunteer] 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- When Counselor arrived the infant / ones teacher was outside, leaving background screened volunteer, with 2 infants, 3 one-year olds- corrected when teacher step back in the class Out of ratio - 1 staff: 9 - 4-2 yoa, 1-1 yoa, 4-3 yoa - the one-year-old was moved to the infant/ones class 1 staff: 12 - 1-3 yoa, 7-4 yoa, 4-5 yoa
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Missing tricycle handlebar covers, chipped paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed on the playground missing handlebar covers off of 3 tricycles, childs bucket table damaged, blue stationary car chipped paint
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Volunteer did not have on an head covering while preparing food. Counselor provided head covering to the Director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [vegetable was not served]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that a vegetable was not served with the meal (pizza, peaches, milk, water) The four food groups are grains, fruits, vegetables, and proteins To put violation back in compliance. Forward Counselor photos of children plates from January 6-12th
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that facility did not have the substitute foods on the menu, completed at time of inspection. Counselor asked the Director to forward January 2026 menu along with the photos of the plates of food from January 6 - 12th.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor reviewed 3 staff files. Counselor observed volunteer working as kitchen staff. Volunteer did not have any documents for Counselor to review. Volunteer departed, Director stated that the volunteer will not be back. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a childcare facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- First observance: 1 staff: 6 - 1-1 yoa, 5 infants (other person in the classroom was other personnel without the training). Correct at time of inspection. 1 staff: 9 - 4-2 yoa, 5-3 yoa 1 staff: 10 - 9-4 yoa, 1-3 yoa, Second observation after parents picked up: 1 staff: 4 infants 1 staff: 5 - 2-1 yoa, 3-2 yoa 1 staff: 11 - 6-4 yoa, 5-3 yoa
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 [April, May, June, July, August]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that a fire drill was not conducted for the months of April May June July and August. Counselor conducted 4 drills at time of inspection Last Fire Drill conducted on 3/28/2025, 3 staff, 21 children, 1:21 minutes to clear building. Counselor conducted a primary route drill on today 9/9/2025. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on 2/10/2025. Counselor conducted alternate route on today 9/9/2025 Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on today 9/9/2025 at 12:40PM, 4 staff, 25 children, 7 minutes to clear building. (Counselor advised Director to practice naptime drill to evacuate within 3 minutes). Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on supplement did not have proof of 10 hours in-service training between 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Page 1 of 14 children physical were not completed or signed by the parents. Page 1 of the child physical examination must be completed and signed by parent / guardian.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed all 4 staff files. Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 5/7/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement does not have page 2, signature page on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the canopy is not in good repairs that is attached to the building where the children go out to play. Counselor advised the Director to have children take a different route until canopy is repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired 10/30/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the required school readiness training prior to June 30, 2024. Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
- Correction status
- Due by September 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the annual blood exposure refresher training. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to insure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by September 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff: 19 9-4 yoa, 10-5 yoa 2 staff: 7 2 infants, 3-1 yoa 2-2 yoa (one teacher was other personnel, training is not completed) Parents came and picked 2 infants and 1 one year old
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Children listed on supplement did not provide an immunization within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Children listed on supplement did not provide an physical within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 1/25/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement enrollment form is incomplete. Counselor reviewed all 33 children files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility's fire inspection has expired. Proof of inspection being completed is due no later than 01/26/24.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 did not complete the early literacy within 12 months of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Student listed on supplemental had an expired immunization - expired 01/04/2024
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete 10 hours in-service training for 22/23 year.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunization expired.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement physical expired or missing.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), It did not include the date the form was issued by the physician]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement does not have a current immunization. Child listed on supplement does not have a expiration date on Part B temporary exemption.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired on 4/19/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Director stated that she did not have a copy of the accident report given to the Parent. The Director completed another accident report to document that the accident happened at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [ 6 ones , 1 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Other agency personnel observed 1 staff with 6 one's and 1 infant. Ratio was corrected during agency's monitoring.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
Can you describe the steps you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when volunteers are present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps clarify the current supervision practices and how the center manages staffing levels to ensure compliance.
- Context
- The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all staff and volunteers have completed their required background screening documentation before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report identified a missing attestation form for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative checks in place to ensure all personnel records are complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that some playground equipment was previously noted as needing maintenance, such as missing covers or chipped paint. This question helps parents understand the center's routine safety check schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you track and document your monthly fire drills to ensure they are conducted at various times and dates as required?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that fire drill documentation has been a point of review in past inspections. This question provides insight into how the center manages its emergency preparedness schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members stay up-to-date with their required annual training and professional development hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show that staff training documentation has been an area of focus in several past reviews. This question helps parents understand how the center supports ongoing staff education.
Related violations