Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.3
Academy For Kids
2375 Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34769
- License:
- C09OS0187
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- September 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,365 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,365/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $63.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Osceola 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 inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Academy For Kids from April 18, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 22, 2024 and involved supervision.
Seven later inspections, from April 29, 2024 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- 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
13 total inspections vs 2.5 local median in 34769
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.22
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 yr olds] group was inadequate in that [a child showed inappropriate behavior towards another child, but the teachers were not providing adequate supervision to prevent the incident from happening]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The child has been transferred on to another classroom. The teachers have been retrained regarding adequate supervision.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The child care personnel started the introductory training on June 2022, as of today she has not completed the training requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- The child care personnel was hired on March 2023, as of today she has not started the introductory training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The child care personnel did not take the SR pre-service training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider will email to licensing the new immunization records on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
How does your team approach supervision to ensure children are supported and safe during group activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report noted a finding regarding supervision during a classroom incident. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages classroom dynamics and maintains consistent oversight.
- Context
- The center addressed this by retraining staff on supervision requirements at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified instances where staff training documentation was incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees meet professional development standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track health records, such as immunization forms, to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding related to expired immunization documentation. Understanding the center's administrative process for record-keeping helps parents feel confident that health requirements are consistently monitored.
Related violations
General question
Could you describe how you communicate with parents if there is a change in a child's classroom or a shift in their daily routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between teachers and families is essential for a smooth transition and consistent care. Learning about these protocols helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about their child's daily experience.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff as they integrate into your team and learn your center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Well-supported staff are better equipped to provide high-quality care and maintain a positive environment. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing professional standards and team stability.