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Kids of Distinction East

212 S Childs St, Leesburg, FL 34748-5908

License:
X05LA0016
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Exempt
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
96
License expiration:
September 1, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083 - $1,252/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake 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 inspectionDecember 12, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 12, 2025

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Kids of Distinction East from April 10, 2024 through December 12, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 3, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 3, 2025.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that 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
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34748

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.14
Local median
0.68

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.9

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Driver license expires 11/6/2031, CPR / First Aid expires 7/24/2027 Driver physical is not available for Counselor to review.
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Vehicle alarm is not operating properly. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 3, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
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
Counselor observed that the vehicle used for transportation has fumes coming from the exhaust system. Counselor observed that the inside of the vehicle seats needs repairing or replaced. Director stated that the facility supposed to be getting another vehicle. Photos taken Door panel on the doors are sealed with card board.
Correction status
Due by December 3, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Staff listed on supplement did not complete the 10 hours in-service training for July 1 2024 - June 30 2025. Counselor observed that the staff did not have proof of completing 10 hours of in-service for July 1 2024 June 30 2025. Counselor observed that the staff completed 10 hours for 25-26, which Counselor used to put the facility back in compliance. Counselor advised the Director that the staff will need to complete 10 hours for this year 25-26. Hours cannot reused for 25/26 in-service. 3.3 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-ser ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Employees listed on supplement did not complete the annual refresher training for Exposure to Blood / Universal Precaution. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by December 3, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
34-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 7/19/2024, completed at time of inspection Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
Official code
43-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement Attestation of Good Moral Character has not been updated to new form.
Correction status
Due by December 3, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
44-06
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Alarm is not activated either sounds after a minute of ignition is off. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Floor areas and partition walls in the VPK needs a deep cleaning. TA to have all areas clean and extra maintenance is given anytime is needed.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health 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
Peeling paint observed on the wall near to the toilet and handwashing sink. Paint must be in good condition all time in all spaces in the facility.
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Blankets on the infants while sleeping in the play pack cribs. Sheets not fit tight on the mattresses. Blankets were removed at the time of inspection. TA given to removed any blankets from the cribs when children sleep. Cover sheets must fit tight to the mattress.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
Report comments
Preservice training unfinished for staff working with children after 90 days of employment. Staff must complete the SR preservice training within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Outdated physical records in children files. Facility must keep up-to-date health children records in files in order to children continue attending.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
Official code
41-01
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The programs transportation log did not include [6. Second Signature]. 1.Each child 's name. 2.Date. 3.Time of departure. 4.Time of arrival. 5.Signature of driver. 6.Signature of second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Second Signature was missing on the transportation logs. Provider must to send 3 weeks transportation log full documented by dye date.
Correction status
Due by May 10, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Transportation (If Applicable) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681) on file within 30 days of enrollment. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Immunization records expired on file. Children health records must be up-to-date for children attending to the program.
Correction status
Due by May 10, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Official code
37-01

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

Can you walk me through the current process for verifying that all required background screening documents are up to date for your staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that an attestation form for an employee was not updated to the current version. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate and current personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all vehicle safety equipment, such as alarm systems, is functioning correctly before transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from November 2025 and April 2025 noted that the vehicle alarm system was not in working condition. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and safety checks for vehicles used by the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center verify that drivers meet all medical and training requirements before they begin transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to transportation, including a November 2025 report where a driver's physical examination was not available. Discussing this helps parents feel confident about the qualifications and oversight of staff members who transport children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe your daily routine for ensuring that infant sleep areas remain free of items that could pose a safety risk?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 identified a concern regarding items in cribs that could pose a risk to infants. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe sleep environment.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and track the completion of required staff training to ensure everyone is up to date on their professional development?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from November 2025 indicate that some staff had not completed required annual in-service training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures that all personnel meet their ongoing training requirements.
Related violations