Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.09
Kid's Prep Child Care Inc DBA Kid's Prep School
823 S Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792
- License:
- C09OR0979
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
- Capacity:
- 158
- License expiration:
- September 24, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Kid's Prep Child Care Inc DBA Kid's Prep School from January 18, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of February 22, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 5, 2026 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32792
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.21
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the big playground car equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Licensing Specialist observed threes bathroom vent in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Physical punishment was used on a child in the VPK-fours classroom by childcare personnel. The child was hit with a green wooden paddle with animal image on it on several occasions Facility's discipline policy states: consistent with Section402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline, which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. Technical assistance provided by licensing specialist. See below. Child Discipline-Page 19 Facility Handbook A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [15] based on 35 square feet and [16] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- VPK-fours classroom had a capacity of 15 and 16 children was observed. Completed at time of inspection as one child was removed and placed in the threes classroom leaving 15 children in the VPK-fours classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Childcare personnel was observed angrily taunting, questioning and intimidating the children who were interviewed. Completed at time of inspection as the incident already occurred and the childcare personnel was terminated. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments n/a ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sonja Smith 11/14/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Elizabeth Spitale 11/14/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- One staff has not started the required training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 steps has the center taken to ensure that all staff members follow the facility's positive discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted concerns regarding inappropriate staff interactions with children. Asking about current training and policy enforcement helps parents understand how the center maintains a supportive environment.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the November 2025 incident was terminated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor classrooms to ensure that discipline practices remain consistent with your stated policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of physical punishment. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight processes in place to ensure all staff adhere to approved discipline methods.
- Context
- The issue was addressed and corrected at the time of the November 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine maintenance schedule for keeping facility equipment and common areas clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2026 noted that certain facility areas and equipment needed cleaning or repairs. Learning about the center's maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility is kept in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new hires complete their required training and documentation within the state-mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 indicated that documentation for staff training was not fully up to date. Asking about the current tracking process provides insight into how the center manages staff compliance.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for managing classroom ratios and ensuring that each group has the appropriate amount of space?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages classroom capacity and space helps parents feel confident that their child will have a comfortable and well-supervised environment. This is a standard part of evaluating a center's daily operations.