Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.29
Kiddie Korner
480 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
- License:
- C18SE0385
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- February 10, 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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Kiddie Korner from January 31, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of November 26, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 6
8 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32708
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023October 8, 2025November 18, 2025December 19, 2025February 3, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024July 29, 2024February 3, 2025February 3, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024June 12, 2024February 3, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023June 12, 2024October 8, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 3, 2025October 8, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 18, 2025February 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Current fire inspection was on 4/4/25. Provider will be placed on a provisional license until a current and approved fire inspection is acquired.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 extinguishers in the facility and vehicle were last tagged on April 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed an initial ratio of 2:17 for a group of Ones mix. Completed at time of inspection as the ratio was corrected 1:2 for Ones group, and 1:15 (nap time ratio observed) for Twos Mix group. Technical assistance provided. Initial Ratio: Ones mix 2:17 Corrected Ratio: Ones 1:2, Twos mix 1:15 (nap time ratio observed).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a bolt by the slide caused a protrusion hazard.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the plastic slide play equipment in the toddler playground had a bolt with more than two bolt threads exposed, causing a protrusion hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed two child care personnel did not have documentation of in-service training recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. The names of the staff members are in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the mulch under the fall zones in the outdoor play areas were not maintained and was not at least 6 inches deep.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed an initial nap time ratio of 1:13 for a group with one-year-olds. Completed at time of inspection as the ratio was corrected to 3:13 and technical assistance about nap time ratio was provided. The names of the personnel are in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the mulch under the fall zones in the outdoor play areas were not maintained and was not at least 6 inches deep.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed unsafe storage of dangerous material (motor oil, insect killer) in the shed in the outdoor play area. The shed was unlocked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the mulch under the fall zones in the outdoor play areas were not maintained and was not at least 6 inches deep.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 6 personnel were not updated in the Clearinghouse background screening Employee/Contractor Roster. The names of the staff members are in the confidential notes.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child care personnel did not complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the facility owner was not added to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the attendance roster was not complete and accurate at the time of arrival in the infant room, as 3 children were not on the roster. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed ants in the outdoor play areas.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a dead cockroach in the bottom cabinet of the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
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
- Counselor observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Part 1, Part 2, or Early Literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed items unrelated to diaper changing were placed on top of the diaper changing table in the twos room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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
- Counselor observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Part 1 and Part 2 training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the facility did not include arrival time for 2 children in the twos room and 2 children in the fours mix room. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [threes] group was inadequate in that [one child was left alone in the classroom during a fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one child left alone in the classroom during a fire drill.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the attendance roster did not include the time of arrival for all children. Counselor observed the attendance roster was not accurate and there were more children in each room than the attendance rosters indicated. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed ants in the outdoor play areas. Counselor also observed white mushrooms growing in the middle section of the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed sections of the fence in the outdoor play area were less than 4 feet in height and had gaps larger than 3.5 inches. Counselor also observed the base of the fence in some sections were not at ground level and free from erosion or buildup.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the month of May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire drill was recorded in April.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- One personnel with incomplete trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher on one vehicle not tagged.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[alternate route drill, inclement weather drill, and lockdown drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- alternate route drill, inclement weather drill, and lockdown drill.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Report comments
- No thermometer in refrigerator/ freezer set.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Chipped paint observed on blue car playset, inside of rubber tire exposed with metal straws observed in fours playground. Shaded area frame is unstable in threes playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Chipped paint observed on blue car playset, inside of rubber tire exposed with metal straws observed in fours playground. Shaded area frame is unstable in threes playground- counselor able to shake.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff background screening was not renewed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 maintained
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 identified instances where the number of children exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages these ratios to ensure adequate supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all staff members are correctly listed in the background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility did not maintain a current roster for all personnel in the background screening system. This question allows parents to learn about the administrative steps taken to keep these important records accurate and up-to-date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where attendance rosters were incomplete or inaccurate regarding arrival and departure times. This question helps parents understand the procedures the center uses to maintain precise records for every child in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that outdoor play equipment is regularly inspected and maintained for safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that several inspections identified concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play surfaces and equipment. Asking about the center's maintenance schedule provides insight into how they prioritize the safety of the play environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff members have completed their required training and that these records are properly documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff professional development and record-keeping compliance.
Related violations