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Kinder-Land Academy

646 Herbert St, Port Orange, FL 32129

License:
C07VO0521
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
55
License expiration:
September 1, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083 - $1,231/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia 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 inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kinder-Land Academy from April 3, 2023 through April 29, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 32129

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.09

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
9%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.6

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.

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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. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist took ratio and observed the infant class containing 5 infants and one teacher. The director stated the extra child must have been dropped off without her realizing it and remained with the classroom bringing them back into ratio compliance. Ratios observed - Infants 5:1, then 5:2 Ones 5:1 Twos 7:1 Fours/fives 15:1 The Child Care Facility Handbook states - 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
The licensing specialist reviewed 15 childrens files. Child AP had an expired immunization. The director contacted the parent and explained the child cannot come back until they provide current immunizations. To come into compliance, the director will provide the licensing specialist with APs updated immunization form by 4/7/26. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immuniz ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 7, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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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]
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed a video of a child crying and trying to leave the hold of a staff member a classroom of mixed aged children 2 to4 year olds. The staff member continued to hold onto the child and restrict him and did not release him as he was trying to get away. To come into compliance, all staff members are being assigned the 5 credit hour course Challenging Behaviors Awareness and Prevention Training (CBAP) and the 5 credit hour Basic Guidance and Discipline (BGD) class, they must complete the training before 2/28/26. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305 (12), F.S ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed a bathroom that did not have hand hygiene procedures posted. The director placed the correct hand washing procedures in the bathroom, bringing this facility back into compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.10.1 Handwashing D . Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed a children's file that had an expired immunization record. The director stated the child will not return without an updated immunization report. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
In the infant and one-year-old room, the cabinet under the bathroom sink contained cleaning chemicals (liquid laundry detergent and soap) that was unlocked and accessible to children. The licensing specialist locked the cabinet and alerted the teacher. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
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 [missing the March fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
This facility did not conduct a March fire drill. To come back into compliance, the director will conduct two April fire drills and provide the licensing specialist with the update fire drill log. The Child Care Facility Handbook States: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A . During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
In the three- and four-year-old classroom, several water bottles were missing the first and last name. Technical assistance was given on ways to assure children have the label when arriving. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
While inspecting the bathroom in the infant classroom, the cabinets under the sink were left unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. The licensing specialist informed the director who immediately locked the cabinet, putting this standard back in compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
This inspection occurred during naptime. While inspecting the toddler classroom, the licensing specialist observed a child sleeping on their mat that was closer than 18 inches to two other children's mats. The licensing specialist notified the teacher who then moved the children further apart, putting this standard back into compliance. The Child Care Handbook states: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
This facility did not have a transportation log available for the licensing specialist to review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The s ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The driver's personnel record did not include a physical that states the driver is able to operate a vehicle. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
Correction status
Due by August 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
This facility could not provide insurance coverage information for a vehicle used to transport children in care. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility.
Correction status
Due by August 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-02
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Hazardous materials including cleaning products were found in 2 bathrooms and the window sill in the front classroom. Lysol spray, a bleach and water solution, clorox urine cleaner, clorox wipes, and clorox spray cleaner were removed in the presence of this counselor. The CCF Handbook states that all potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03

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 walk me through the steps your team takes to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the entire 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. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices and how the center manages staffing transitions.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What kind of ongoing training or support do your teachers receive regarding positive child guidance and behavior management?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a need for additional staff training on disciplinary policies. Asking this helps parents learn about the center's current approach to supporting children's social and emotional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023, 2024, and 2025 show repeated findings regarding the storage of hazardous materials. This question allows parents to understand the current safety protocols and storage procedures in place.
Context
These findings were corrected at the time of each inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for keeping track of children's health records and ensuring that immunization forms are updated before they expire?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 indicate that some immunization records were found to be expired. This question helps parents understand the administrative system used to monitor and maintain these important health documents.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines, such as nap times and mealtime labeling, to ensure everyone is on the same page?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication about daily care routines helps parents feel confident in the consistency of their child's experience. Understanding how the center manages these details helps families evaluate if the provider's communication style fits their needs.