Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.23
Kiddie Planet Academy
822 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
- License:
- C20CH0079
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- December 9, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Charlotte 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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kiddie Planet Academy from March 29, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 13, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from February 3, 2026 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in Port Charlotte
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.67
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 1, 2025January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment was 2 inches or less in deep and ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- January 14, 2026, the GOC1 observed the mulch under the climbing equipment was 2 inches or less in depth. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the fall zone is 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed that it was not clean under the diaper changing and when it was pulled up, a live bug was spotted and removed, the fan blades in the two & three year old classroom need to be cleaned and the area around the pet cage was not clean. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to ensure that proper cleaning is done. During the inspection, the diaper changing table was cleaned and the area around the pet cage was cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection it was observed that a door in the two & three year old classroom and a door in the VPK classroom have a hole that needs repaired or filled AND the bathroom door in the hallway needs to be painted. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that these will be repaired or filled and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed perishable food stored in the freezer that was not labelled with expiration dates and food in bags that were not labelled. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the perishable food is labelled and has the expiration dates on them.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment is 2 inches deep ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed that the mulch under the climbing equipment was 2 inches in depth. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the fall zone is 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The noncompliance triggered a full routine inspection, Reviewed all 11 staff records. At the time of the inspection, 7 staff member did not have a current C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, that was signed annually. The forms had been signed by the staff on 3/7/2022 which is more than a year before the date of inspection. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Negle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
What is the current process for maintaining the depth of the protective mulch under the outdoor climbing equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that inspectors noted the depth of the mulch under climbing equipment was below the recommended level in recent reports. This question helps clarify how the center now monitors and maintains these outdoor surfaces to ensure they remain consistent with safety standards.
- Context
- A later inspection on April 15, 2026, did not note any issues with outdoor equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team ensure that all food items in the kitchen are properly labeled and dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 identified that some perishable food items were not labeled with dates. Asking this helps understand the current kitchen management practices for food safety and inventory tracking.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine cleaning schedule for the facility, particularly for high-use areas like diaper changing stations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted that certain areas of the facility required additional cleaning. This question allows the director to explain the current daily cleaning protocols and how they maintain a tidy environment for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs, such as repairs to doors or painting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 mentioned that some doors in the classrooms needed repairs or painting. This question provides insight into how the facility manages ongoing upkeep and ensures the physical environment remains in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center keep track of staff training and documentation requirements to ensure everything stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection indicated that some staff personnel records were missing updated annual forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to ensure all staff documentation is current and compliant.
Related violations