Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.09
Kidworks Preschool, Inc
120 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL 32669
- License:
- C08AL0362
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 231
- License expiration:
- August 15, 2026
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Kidworks Preschool, Inc from March 17, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2024 and involved medication.
Seven later inspections, from April 10, 2024 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32669
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G
- Inspector notes
- A child was able to get a cough drop out of a teacher's fanny pack. A parent noticed the child had something in her mouth and informed the teacher. The child had a cough drop in her mouth. Subsequently, the teacher started placing her fanny pack on a high shelf out of the children's reach. Technical support was provided. G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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
- A staff member did not complete the 40 hour training requirement. Technical assistance: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
What is your current process for ensuring that personal items, such as bags or purses, are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2024 noted an instance where a child accessed an item from a staff member's bag. Asking about current storage procedures helps families understand how the center keeps personal belongings secure and inaccessible to children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 identified a finding regarding staff completion of mandatory training requirements. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff qualifications and training compliance.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into your safety and supervision routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports and monitors new employees helps parents feel confident about the consistency of care and supervision throughout the facility.
General question
Could you describe your daily communication routine with parents regarding their child's activities and any health or safety updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for building a strong partnership between families and the center, ensuring parents stay informed about their child's daily experience.
General question
How does your team handle the supervision of children during transitions, such as moving between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Transitions are often busy times in a childcare setting, and learning about the center's specific supervision strategies provides insight into how they maintain a secure environment for all children.