Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.21
- Local median
- 1.29
Kid-A-Rama Academy
2480 Belleair Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764
- License:
- C06PI0114
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- March 18, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
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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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Kid-A-Rama Academy from January 17, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33764
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 4.64
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 21, 2023January 8, 2025January 7, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 21, 2023June 8, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 7, 2025January 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Report comments
- The annual Fire Inspection expired on 1-8-26 but was not renewed until 1-20-26 . Ensure the Fire Inspection is renewed annually and a copy of the inspection is maintained on file. The annual Fire Inspection will expire 1-20-27.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated Immunization records for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 20 children's records was conducted; 16 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Toddler classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 111.7 degrees Farenheit].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink. Submit documentation to the License Board office showing the water temperature does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [a lack of documentation].
- Report comments
- The Closing log was not signed on 7/28/25, however it has been consistently documented each day since that date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection.
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 6/13/25, the Center received an Unsatisfactory inspection report. A Re-inspection conducted on 6/26/25 resulted in a Satisfactory inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 56 - Health Inspection(s)
- Official code
- 56-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain updated Immunization forms for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One parent did not received the brochure during the month of September 2024. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all parents will receive the brochure as required. The annual inspection of 23 children's records was inspected.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-20
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- Toilet bowl cleaner was observed sitting on the back of a toilet in the 3's bathroom. The cleaner was removed and stored in a locked cabinet. Ensure all toxic and hazardous items are locked or inaccessible to children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 60-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of six children's records and nine toddler records were inspected; 15 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Written directions on the prescription label the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [a doctor's note was not provided for dispensing Children's Motrin for a 1 year old child].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure a copy of appropriate dispensing instructions are obtained from the child's doctor and are placed in the child's file. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-17
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens centers outdoor play area contained littler nails glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health safety or well- being of the children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- On the Toddler playground, a hole was observed in the ground at the base of the pink slide, exposing black tap. Cover the tarp with mulch to prevent a tripping hazard and injury to children. Submit proof to to the License Board office showing this area has been repaired and no longer poses a hazard to children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 38 - Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D.
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During napping, the minimum spacing of two feet between cots/cribs used by children was not provided for [four children in the 2's classroom].
- Report comments
- Staff were reminded to ensure cot spacing is kept at two feet between cots.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 42 - Napping Space VI. E.
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes Early Literacy. Submit proof to the License Board office the required training is now complete.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [5] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the missing information has been obtained and is now on file. The annual inspection of 40 children's records was conducted; 35 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. (Section 16, number 8)
- Report comments
- Expired Albuterol was found in the Toddler classroom. Ensure the medication is discarded or returned to the parent, and does remain at the center.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow access by children or animals. (Section 10.8, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The gate to the fence on the playground was not at ground level. Ensure the gate meets ground level to prevent access by chilren or animal. Submit proof to the License Board office the repair has been made.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D. VI. D. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 40-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. (Section 17.6, number 5)
- Report comments
- Sippy cups in the Toddler classroom were not properly labeled with children's first and last name. Ensure all cups brought from home are properly labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
- Official code
- 80-01
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 the current process for ensuring the daily attendance log is completed and signed at the end of each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the daily closing log was not fully documented. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all children are accounted for during pickup and closing procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted an issue with the accessibility of cleaning items. This question allows the provider to explain their current storage protocols and how they maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that all required health and immunization documents are up to date for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where health or immunization records were incomplete or expired. Discussing the current recordkeeping system helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the physical condition of the playground and classrooms to ensure they remain free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past findings related to facility maintenance and equipment readiness. Asking about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center proactively addresses the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required facility inspections, such as fire or food service checks, are renewed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted occasional delays in renewing required facility certifications. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for staying current with all regulatory requirements.
Related violations