Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.73
Island Kids Child Care Center Preschool And Pre-K LLC
6230 Lake Osprey Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- License:
- C12MA7018
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 127
- License expiration:
- November 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee 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 inspectionFebruary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 24, 2024
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Island Kids Child Care Center Preschool And Pre-K LLC from September 24, 2024 through February 6, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 6, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 10 local median in Lakewood Ranch
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.09
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 12, 2025October 20, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 7, 2025October 20, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 14, 2025February 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [One-year-old] group was inadequate in that [childcare personnel fell asleep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that Supervision of children in the one-year-old group was inadequate in that teacher 1 fell asleep. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff member no longer works at the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4: 2.4.1 A, B: General Supervision Requirements A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [the name of the medication, the amount of medication to be given, and the time to be given.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys records for 3 children receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include the name of the medication, the amount of medication to be given, and the time to be given. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be ini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the one-year-old room, medication was not stored in a locked area and was within a childs reach. The medication was stored on a low shelf in the playroom within reach of children in an unlocked container. A photo was taken at the time of inspection. The provider has been given until 10/30/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, 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 contam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 medication which had expired on 11/2024, and 1 medication no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 54 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 54 of the 54 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 children with expired Florida Certificates of immunization. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, whic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 54 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 54 of the 54 childrens records. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employees records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 childcare personnel whose record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302 (3), F.S. These record ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. The provider has been given until 11/20/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for indi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground while the group went inside]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the operator stated When she went into the gym, she counted that is when she realized that only 5 children came inside. She was supposed to have 6. And stated the child was on the playground. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by bringing the child back to his group. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Director stated The teacher explained to me when he woke up from naptime, they gave him the rest of the bottle from 12 PM. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by stating she will go over the policy about discarding formula/breastmilk after 1 hour after serving it to the baby. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G Bottle Warming G. All breastmilk and infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-14
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- Ratio for the day of the complaint. 1:1 - 1 year old 2 other personnel During the time of the investigation, the licensing specialist observed via video footage that the teacher left the classroom to answer the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel 1(1year old), 1(2-year- old) and 5(3-year olds). The teacher brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by returning to the classroom after opening the door. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not have a cleared background screening. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by putting the personnel on leave until she has a cleared background screening. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 have been taken to ensure that staff remain alert and actively engaged with the children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection note a finding where a staff member was observed sleeping while supervising children. This question helps parents understand the current training and monitoring processes in place to maintain active supervision.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the February 2026 incident no longer works at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the procedures you use to ensure all children are accounted for when moving between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 show repeated concerns regarding the supervision of children during transitions. Asking about current transition protocols helps parents understand how the center ensures every child is accounted for during group movements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff members have completed and maintained their required background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 indicate instances where background screening documentation or roster maintenance was not fully up to date. This question allows parents to learn about the administrative systems the center uses to keep personnel records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all medications are stored securely and that administration records are kept complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection identified concerns regarding medication storage and recordkeeping. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols for handling and documenting medications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2025 show that some student health and immunization records were found to be expired or missing. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages administrative health requirements.
Related violations