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Kiddie Academy Of Longwood & Lake Mary

905 Longwood Hills Rd, Longwood, FL 32750

License:
C18SE0249
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
157
License expiration:
March 15, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,278 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Seminole 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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kiddie Academy Of Longwood & Lake Mary from February 10, 2023 through April 1, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32750

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.87
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.29

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of personnel's second sweep]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Missing signatures for scheduled log 2/2/26 and 2/6/26.
Correction status
Due by March 12, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Not met in the fireflies room. Counselor rendered assistance and separated the one cot 18 inches.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Trash can with missing lid. Personnel found the lid and placed it over the trash can.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-11
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Water bottles were labeled at time of inspection. Personnel labeled the names of children on the water bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
View official 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Five files no records.
Correction status
Due by February 17, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The alarm did not activate prior nor after 1 minute.
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-05
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Expired extinguisher in vehicle tag #89CJYP.
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Five files with expired immunization records
Correction status
Due by December 8, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One staff did not have an updated background screening following a 90 day break in service A check of the background screening Clearinghouse shows background screening has not been updated.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
The diaper changing table had an unrelated item, a toy on the surface. Completed at time of inspection as the item was moved and staff was counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
Four staff need complete history verification documented and on file.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One staff did not have an updated background screening following a 90 day break in service.
Correction status
Due by July 26, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log was not retained for a minimum of twelve months. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, A (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Transportation log for 2/5/2024 was not retained. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-03

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 walk me through the current process for documenting transportation logs and the second-sweep verification?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in February 2026 indicate that the transportation log was missing required signatures for the personnel's second sweep. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures all safety steps are consistently recorded during transit.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that napping spaces maintain the required distance between cots?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding the spacing between sleeping cots. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine for setting up nap areas to meet safety standards.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all staff background screenings remain current and documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to background screening documentation between 2024 and 2025. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates staff records to maintain compliance.
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
Public records from inspections in late 2025 and early 2026 show findings regarding expired immunization records. This question helps parents understand the center's system for ensuring all health documentation stays up to date.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to maintaining open communication with families regarding daily routines and facility updates?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing how the center shares information helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and the facility. Consistent communication is key to understanding how the center manages daily operations and addresses parent questions.