Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.41
Kids Coastal Academy
10483 Kidron Ave, Englewood, FL 34224
- License:
- C20CH0096
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 85
- License expiration:
- October 11, 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
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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kids Coastal Academy from October 10, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 34224
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 5, 2026March 10, 2026June 11, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 1, 2024February 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On June 11, 2026, GOC1 observed sippy cups in the two-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the childs first name and last name. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the sippy cups are labeled with the childrens first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment was not 6 inches in depth and] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On June 11, 2026, GOC1 observed the ground cover on the playground under the climbing equipment to be less than 6 inches and not maintained to this level. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the fall zone under the climbing equipment is 6 inches and maintained at that level.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- On June 11, 2026, GOC1 monitored the roster in the two-year-old classroom and found 9 children in the classroom and only 7 children signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. On June 11, 2026, GOC1 monitored the roster in the three-year-old classroom and found 5 children in the classroom and only 4 children signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival and departure. 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
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom a child that was sleeping in a bouncy chair. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director so that the child is moved into a crib for sleeping/nap time and not left in a confining device. (Picture taken)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed the mop cart in the hallway with cleaning solution that was accessible to children walking through the hallway. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the cleaning supplies were not accessible to children in care. (Picture taken.)
- 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: 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the three-year-old classroom, 9 children on the roster and 12 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the two-year-old classroom, 8 children on the roster and 11 children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 10, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom, 3 children on the roster and 4 in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 13 children in the three-year-old classroom and 10 signed in on the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 11 children in the two-year-old classroom and 7 signed in one the roster. Technical assistance was provided to the teacher and the director to ensure that the arrival and departure times are complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. On March 5, 2026, GOC1 observed 16 children in the VPK classroom and 15 signed in on the roster. Technical assistance ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attendence roster was not in the infant classroom with the children.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On March 5, 2026, the GOC1 observed that there was no attendance roster in the infant classroom with the infants. GOC1 was provided the attendance roster by the director which was found down the hall in another room. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the attendance roster accompanies the group of children. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
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
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didn't have documentation of completing the 40 hour Introductory Training requirement. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, one staff member did not have a Form 5131 in the personnel file. The Staff in charge completed the form during the inspection bring the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4. 1. A A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, two staff member did not have a completed Attestation of Good Moral Character in the personnel file. The Staff in charge completed the form during the inspection bring the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4.1.B B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff was not rescreened after a break in the childcare industry of more than 90 days. The Specialist took pictures of the application, background screening roster and employment verification. The due date was extended as it fell on a weekend and national holiday the center is closed. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.2.C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection the specialist observed two staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment his ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the current process for ensuring that daily attendance rosters are accurate and always reflect the children present in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where the number of children in a classroom did not match the signed-in attendance roster. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate records for the safety and accountability of all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children in a hallway. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols regarding the storage of hazardous materials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that infants are always placed in appropriate sleeping environments, such as cribs, rather than in confining devices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding where an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair. This question helps parents understand the center's current practices and training regarding safe sleep environments for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your current process for verifying and maintaining complete background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate past findings related to incomplete background screening documentation for staff. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages these essential personnel requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your routine for checking playground equipment and ground cover to ensure it remains safe and well-maintained for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular maintenance of outdoor play areas is important for the ongoing safety of children during active play. Asking about this routine helps parents understand the center's commitment to keeping their facilities in good condition.