Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.52
- Local median
- 0.24
Sanford Kid City USA
1320 Hickory Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- License:
- C18SE0336
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- August 13, 2026
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Sanford Kid City USA from April 11, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 21, 2026.
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
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 5
10 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32771
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.32
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023December 9, 2025January 13, 2026February 24, 2026March 18, 2026April 21, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023March 25, 2025December 9, 2025January 13, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023December 7, 2023March 25, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 31, 2025September 16, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 9, 2025March 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Three window blinds are damaged. Director removed and discarded all three window blinds.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Mud daubers and caterpillar cocoons were observed underneath the shade of the large play set.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle alarm was tested and did not go off for 2 minutes. Alarm to be adjusted to 1 minute or less. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. The A/C vent and celling in the Fours/fives room has dust and is in need of cleaning. The Cabinets under the kitchen sink are in need of cleaning. The van has trash on the floor and is in need of cleaning. Pictures taken. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Two toilets are not working and are taped shut. Three window shades/blinds are broken and in need of repair. Peeling paint in the three-year-old room. Cabinet door in the infant/one year old room is broken and in need of repair. Pictures taken. The driver door of the van is damaged and does not open all the way, video taken. Pictures taken. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play area ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. Toilet cleaner and cleaning wipes were accessible to children in the bathroom under the sink and under the sink in the VPK/school age room. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. Branches and Spanish moss on the ground accessible to children. Spanish moss can often host hosts spiders and mites. Mud Dober nests and cocoons observed under the shade structure and on the framing on the large play set. Pictures taken. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- One staff has not started the required 40-hour training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff did not complete the required preservice training within 90 days. Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Vehicle ceiling is broken with ripped fabric.
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Vehicle ceiling is broken with ripped fabric.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three children's files with missing document.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three children's files with missing document.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One driver with expired CPR/First Aid.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The alarm/horn did not activate within or after 1 minute.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Vehicle ceiling is broken with ripped fabric.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Five files with missing records.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Five files with missing records.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The current tagged extinguishers have expired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Fire extinguisher in the vehicle expired. Last tagged on May 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three children's files with expired documents.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One personnel with missing verification.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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: 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
- Report comments
- Roster not updated.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One section of the baseboard molding trim was separated from the wall in the VPK/School Age room.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- Documentation of exposure plan training was missing for one personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 Immunization record was not acceptable for six children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The current Student Health Examination was missing for four children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three personnel records were not maintained to completion.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- Report comments
- The Clearinghouse employee roster was not maintained and current.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A five-year employment history verification was not on file for two personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the second sweep signature for approx. one week in April 2023. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's transportation log did not include the second sweep signature for approx. one week in April 2023. The provider was reminded of the requirement at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- An employment history verification was not completed for two personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
Can you tell me about the current procedures for keeping the outdoor play area clear of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted the presence of environmental items in the outdoor play area that could be considered hazards. This question helps parents understand the daily maintenance and inspection routine used to keep play spaces clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and toxic materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified an instance where cleaning materials were accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage protocols and staff training regarding hazardous materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain the vehicle alarm systems to ensure they are always in proper working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that vehicle alarm functionality has been a repeated topic of concern in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current maintenance schedule and testing procedures for these safety systems.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required personnel background screening documentation is kept up to date and readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining accurate background screening rosters and employment history verification has been a recurring area of focus in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for managing these records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are daily routines and classroom environments managed to ensure that all areas remain clean and in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show that facility maintenance and cleanliness have been noted as areas for improvement over several visits. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current daily cleaning and maintenance schedule.
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