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Kiddie Academy Of Stuart

400 SW 7th St, Stuart, FL 34994

License:
C19MA0103
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
192
License expiration:
August 13, 2026
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,300 - $1,300/mo

Median daily rate: $60.00 - $60.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Martin 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 inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 17, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Kiddie Academy Of Stuart from July 25, 2024 through March 17, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on November 19, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of December 17, 2025.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from November 24, 2025 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34994

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.04

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
4%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.06

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Refrigerators in both infant rooms did not have working thermometer in refrigerator or freezer section
Correction status
Due by December 17, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
Report comments
The facility has 3 staffs who did not complete the 40-hour introductory Child Care training before return to the industry. Provided Technical Assistance.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Provided Technical assistance at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-06
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Provided Technical Assistance at tome of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in section 39.201, Florida Statutes. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, B Enforcement [SR]
Report comments
Provided Technical Assistance at time of Inspection. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provided had no comments at time of inspection. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Avida Rosa 11/19/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Amy Szoke 11/19/2024
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
Official code
47-03

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 describe the center's current approach to staff training and how you ensure all personnel are up to date on their requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection show a concern regarding mandated reporting procedures and staff training requirements. Asking about current training practices helps clarify how the center supports staff in maintaining their credentials and understanding their responsibilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your policy regarding child discipline, and how do you ensure all staff members are trained on these positive guidance techniques?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted a concern regarding the use of physical discipline. This question allows you to understand the center's current philosophy on guidance and how they ensure a supportive environment for children.
Context
The finding was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center manage and document incidents involving children, and what is your process for communicating these events to parents?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available records from a 2024 inspection indicate a concern regarding the timely sharing of incident documentation with families. Asking about this process helps you understand how the center keeps parents informed about their child's day.
Context
The finding was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through your daily health and safety checks, specifically regarding the monitoring of food storage temperatures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a late 2025 inspection identified a concern regarding thermometer usage in food storage areas. This question helps you understand the current routine for maintaining food safety standards.
Context
The center has had clean inspections since this report was filed.
Related violations
General question

How do you foster open communication with families to ensure that parents feel confident in the care their children are receiving?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing a strong partnership between home and the center is essential for a child's well-being. This question helps you gauge how the director prioritizes transparency and parent engagement in daily operations.