Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.72
- Local median
- 0.7
The Academy At Ocean Reef
395 S Harbor Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
- License:
- C16MO0059
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- 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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for The Academy At Ocean Reef from April 3, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33037
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023December 8, 2025April 2, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 8, 2025December 8, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 6, 2023July 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that the form was not current (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 65C22.001(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. Spec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: It was not current (over two years old). Please see supplemental for details T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. T.A. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/19/2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/19/2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times remains to be completed, and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority remains to be completed, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was do ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Bottles brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Licensing specialist observed diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area. 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
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed fire inspection with N.O.V. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Last fire drill was conducted on 6/4/2025, One fire drill using an alternate eva ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record, Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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
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. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed expired immunization in children's files, 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 curr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed expired physical in children's files, 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 Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed child care personnel 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) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: - C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed expired immunization and no immunization on a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681). 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children's files with expired physical forms. 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 Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 explain the process for ensuring that children's health examination records stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from April 2026 noted instances where student health examinations were not current. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these important documents for all families.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking and renewal of immunization records for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that immunization record updates have been a recurring topic in multiple reports over the past few years. This question allows the center to describe their current system for keeping these files accurate and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance was not available at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current approach to safety equipment upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required training documentation properly recorded and available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in past inspections. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current administrative practices for maintaining personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all items brought from home, such as bottles, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2025 noted that some bottles brought from home were not labeled. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's daily routine for managing personal items brought into the facility.
Related violations