Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.57
- Local median
- 0.62
Banana Cabanna Academy Inc
22673 Pieces of Eight Rd, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
- License:
- C16MO0054
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 57
- License expiration:
- August 13, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Monroe 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Banana Cabanna Academy Inc from March 30, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 17, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Eight later inspections, from February 29, 2024 through April 10, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in Monroe County
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 34%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 28, 2023October 5, 2023November 16, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [14 children 4 of them 1 year old and 10 of them 2 years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Initial ratio • 7 Months - 1 year old (1:4) 1 staff • 1 - 2 Year (1:6) 14 children 1 staff • 3 - 4 Years (1:15) 16 children 1 staff (Naptime Ratio) • FSC observed staff for 2-year-old classroom not in the building during nap time and staff for 1-year olds was in hall between the rooms overlooking both 1 year old group of 4 children and 2-year-old group of 10 children, fixed at time of inspection by having staff return to room. Resulting in the following ratio: 7 Months - 1 year old (1:4) 1 staff • 1 Year (1:6) 4 children 1 staff • 2 Years (1:11) 7 children 1 staff • 3 Years (1:15) 9 children 1 staff • 4 Years (1:20) 7 children 1 staff • T.A. The staff-to-child ratio, as estab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Rooms did not have sufficient lighting LED light meter was used with a result of 1.1 Lux, Provider was made aware and fixed at time of inspection by moving some curtains to allow some light to come in. T.A. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot- candles of lighting is required.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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
- Per provider staff has not been able to complete requirement, extended deadline given due to holidays and testing availability. T.A. 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 Care Facility Rule ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement as well as required 10 hours of in-service. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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 re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed staff who did not complete In-service hours for 2022-2023, the provider is currently in violation of 33-01 training licensing standard requirement and has been given a corrective action date of 10/3/2023, extended deadline given to match deadline to come into compliance with the standard. Licensing staff will follow up with the provider at the end of the corrective action due date to ensure compliance. Please see supplemental for more details.
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no diaper changing procedures posted. Fixed at time of inspection by having provider post diaper changing procedures. T.A. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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) Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- FSC observed child Immunization was expired, please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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 Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current editio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 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
Could you describe how your team maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios during nap time. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent supervision for all age groups.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members stay up to date with their required training and professional development hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show that staff training requirements were a recurring topic. Understanding the center's current tracking system provides insight into how they manage ongoing staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all classrooms maintain proper lighting and environmental conditions to support both safety and daily activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 mentioned a finding regarding lighting levels in classrooms. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure the environment remains comfortable and well-lit for the children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for reviewing and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2023 noted a concern regarding an expired immunization record. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center stays organized with health documentation.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is essential for parents to feel confident in the daily care their children receive. This question helps families understand how the center keeps them informed about updates or adjustments to routine practices.