Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.17
Kiddie Academy Of Port Saint Lucie
3411 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- License:
- C19SL0135
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 176
- License expiration:
- February 2, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie 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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Kiddie Academy Of Port Saint Lucie from January 5, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34953
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
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.
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]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed an area in the facility is not in good repair. The four years old classroom wall need to be repair.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director locks the storage door and removes the toxic items in the draw.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. The child care went to take her head covering and covering her head.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child, child care personnel or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease was not removed from the facility or placed in isolation. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have universal precautions training for all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not fully complete enrollment form.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility personnel records incomplete. Form 5131 not complete, No Employment history.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A
- Report comments
- Sippy cups provided by the facility were not label with child first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- One year old classroom diaper changing surface is not in good repair. The surface is torn up.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 tell me about the current procedures for storing cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted an instance where hazardous materials were accessible to children. The facility addressed this at the time of the inspection, and asking about current storage protocols helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring all staff are trained in universal precautions and health protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified a need for updated staff training regarding communicable disease control. Discussing this helps parents understand how the facility keeps staff certifications and health safety knowledge current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team monitor the facility to identify and address any needed repairs to walls or equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 noted that an area of the facility was not in good repair. Asking about the maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center ensures the physical environment remains well-maintained for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff working in food preparation areas follow proper hygiene and safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted a finding regarding proper head coverings in the food preparation area. This question helps parents understand the daily oversight the center provides to maintain food safety compliance.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage enrollment and personnel records to ensure all required documentation is complete and up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 indicated that some personnel and enrollment records were incomplete at the time of the review. Asking about the current recordkeeping process helps parents understand how the center manages administrative compliance.
Related violations