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Kids Time Preschool

25400 US Highway 19 N Ste 101, Clearwater, FL 33763

License:
C06PI0118
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
101
License expiration:
June 30, 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

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kids Time Preschool from May 1, 2023 through April 9, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 15, 2026.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 13 local median in Clearwater

Compared to 77 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.47
Local median
1.15

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.88

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The daily written report for infants was not accessible to parents [as there was only one Report completed for the five children present].
Report comments
The Director assisted staff with completing the remaining four Daily Reports during the inspection and will ensure staff are completing them in a timely manner.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
Official code
24-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
The three vehicles used to transport children did not have fire extinguishers with current certificates. Ensure the fire extinguishers are inspected and tagged appropriately. Submit proof to the License Board office upon receipt. A fire drill was observed during the inspection. Seven adults and 48 children successfully evacuated the building in 1 minute 27 seconds. All children were accounted for and proper procedures were followed.
Correction status
Due by April 15, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. (Section 12.4, number 6)
Inspector notes
In the Toddler classroom, two yellow chairs were observed sitting on top of stacked cots. The Director removed the cots during the inspection. Ensure a cover or tarp is placed over the stacked cots before placing items on top.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
Official code
53-01
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Toddler] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water was temped at 115 degrees Fahrenheit].
Inspector notes
The Director had the water temperature adjusted during the inspection and it was observed to be under the required temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure the water temperature at the hand washing sink is monitored regularly and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C.
Official code
33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Menu substitutions were not noted on the menu for [12-9-25].
Inspector notes
Morning snack for the 3's class did not reflect what was posted on the Menu. Children were served Cheez-Its and raisins but the menu indicated apple wedges and crackers. Ensure the menu is followed and/or substitutions are noted accordingly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 78 - Food/Nutrition
Official code
78-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard.
Inspector notes
For morning snack, Toddlers were observed eating quarter apple wedges with the skin and crackers, which posed a choking hazard. The Director was made aware of this concern and options were discussed regarding different types of foods which were appropriate to serve Toddler children. Ensure all snacks and meals are appropriate and cut into sizes which do not pose a choking hazard to children.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
Official code
79-05
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The childrens center did not complete a daily written report for infants that was accessible to parents and included information concerning nutritional intake and times of meals bowel movements naps and changes in behavior.
Inspector notes
Upon arrival at 1230pm, staff in the toddler classroom did not have any Daily Reports completed for the children in attendance. The Reports were completed and observed during the inspection. Ensure Daily Reports are completed daily and accessible to parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
Official code
24-03
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6 one-year-old] children.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member was observed alone in the toddler classroom with six one-year old children. The staff member was alone from approximately 9:50 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. until the second teacher arrived. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures adult-child ratios have been reviewed with all staff and how they will be maintained at all times. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
Correction status
Due by December 16, 2024
More details
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SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [78] 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
The brochure was distributed to parents in October 2024 instead of September 2024. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed to parents as required. The annual inspection of 78 children's records was conducted during the inspection.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-20
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.
Inspector notes
Sippy cups in the toddler classroom were missing children's first and last names. Ensure all bottles and sippy cups are properly labeled. Technical assistance was given regarding a bottle of milk observed sitting on a shelf with sippy cups. Ensure all unused milk in cups/bottles is discarded within one hour of serving.
Correction status
Due by December 13, 2024
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry.
Inspector notes
Staff hired on 10-26-22 did not complete the 40-clock hour training by 1-26-24. Staff instead completed the training on 2-8-24. Ensure all staff adhere to training deadlines. School Readiness training requirements were discussed with the Director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
12-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3)
Correction / follow-up note
Both vehicles used to transport children did not have an appropriate fire extinguisher with current certificates. Ensure fire extinguishers are obtained for the vehicles and are inspected and tagged appropriately. Submit proof to the License Board office upon receipt. A fire drill was observed during the inspection. Eight adults and 48 children successfully evacuated the building in 1 minute 16 seconds. All children were accounted for and proper procedures were followed.
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [a tricycle was missing both handles]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4)
Correction / follow-up note
Repair or replace the handles of the tricycle to prevent injury to children. Submit proof to the License Board office.
Correction status
Due by May 17, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Official code
50-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [on the 2013 van - soap, hand sanitizer and tape. On the 2008 van - soap, and tape] (Section 13.5)
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing items for the First Aid Kits for both van and ensure the Kits remain fully stocked at all times. Submit proof to the License Board office once obtained.
Correction status
Due by May 20, 2024
More details
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
68-03
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
Water bottles and sippy cups in all classrooms were not properly labeled with children's first and last names. Ensure all children's cups are properly labeled.
Correction status
Due by May 17, 2024
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
Official code
80-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The license number of the childrens center was not included with the name of the childrens center on the existing sign.
Correction / follow-up note
The children's center failed to include the license number and name of the center on a vehicle used to transport children. Ensure the proper identifying information is added to the vehicle. Submit proof to the License Board office once completed.
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2024
More details
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ADVERTISING - 83 - Advertising XI
Official code
83-02
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [11] children.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff in the 2's/3's classroom had 11 children in care. When the Director returned from picking up the school-age children, she removed two children. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures staff are aware of adult-child ratios and maintain them at all times.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Both lines of the Attestation were signed.]
Correction / follow-up note
Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary correctly sign the Attestation. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon completion.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-13
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 10-30-23 did not have translated proof of education on file. Obtain the proof of education for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [In the 2's/3's classroom, 11 children were present but only eight children were marked on the attendance roster. In the 3's/4's and VPK combined classroom, 14 children were present, but 18 children were marked on the attendance roster].
Correction / follow-up note
Staff in both classrooms corrected their attendance rosters in the presence of Licensing staff. When the Director returned from picking up the school-age children, she checked each classroom to ensure attendance was accurate. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the importance of complete and accurate attendance has been reviewed with staff. Technical assistance was given in this area.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard.
Report comments
Toddlers were given apples cut into quarter slices for snack which posed a choking hazard. Ensure food is appropriately cut into 1/2 inch pieces or small for toddler children.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2023
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
Official code
79-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
First aid kid did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip or an activity away from the childrens center or while transporting children. Section 13.4, number 8)
Correction / follow-up note
The children's center did not have a First Aid Kit on either of the vehicles used to transport children. Obtain First Aid Kits for both vehicles and ensure they remain fully stocked at all times.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2023
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
Official code
68-01

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 explain the current procedures in place to ensure that appropriate adult-to-child ratios are consistently maintained in every classroom throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that instances where adult-to-child ratios were not met have been noted in past inspection reports. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staffing levels to ensure every child is properly supervised.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for ensuring that emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers in your vehicles, is regularly inspected and kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the status of fire extinguishers in transport vehicles has been a repeated topic in multiple reports. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing safety and maintenance requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe how your team ensures that daily written reports for infants are completed and shared with families as required?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that daily written reports for infants were not always accessible to parents. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and communicates important daily information like feedings and naps.
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Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that food served to children is always age-appropriate and prepared in a way that minimizes choking hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that food safety and preparation, specifically regarding choking hazards, have been mentioned in several inspection reports. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current food safety training and meal preparation standards.
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Finding-specific

How do you handle the storage of napping equipment and bedding to ensure that everything remains clean and sanitary for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report mentioned a finding regarding the storage of napping equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's daily cleaning and storage routines for items used during rest time.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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