Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 1.44
Kids Prep Academy
206 Midway Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- X05MA0207
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 214
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Kids Prep Academy from February 5, 2024 through March 13, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.18
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024February 20, 2024March 5, 2024March 28, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024February 20, 2024March 5, 2024March 28, 2024Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024February 20, 2024March 5, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [broken equipment, ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor of observed the following:Landscaping material exposed from underneath the mulch - potential tripping hazardLadder chain covering has sharp edges on the chain ladderYellow piece attached to the red climber need cleaning, screw missing to hold the red bar and yellow piece togetherSeesaw on younger children playground brokenBroken climber (beige and blue) on toddler playground crackedHoles in the green turf on toddler playground.Counselor advised the provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from breaks
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- All staff needs to complete the training; training is required annually. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 34-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-02
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
- Children listed on supplement missing physicals and page1s are incomplete
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Director did write the up conversation from 10:45AM - 5:20PM but did not have parent to sign on 8/19/2025 when arrived to pick up child. Child's last day was 8/19/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two Staff listed on the supplement provided documentation showing In-Service training completed for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 The two (2) Staff listed on the supplemental inspection did not provide certificates, nor does the transcript show that the in-service training for fiscal year July1, 2022-June 30, 2023 was completed. Therefore, the facility is still non-compliant with this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental inspection did not complete Part 1 for required training prior to having contact or care of children within 90 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Background Screening & Personnel Form submitted for the staff listed on the supplemental was incomplete in that the Initial Screen of the form was not completed. Facility is still not in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [the certificates verifying the training were not provided.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff listed on the supplemental did not provide the certificates verifying/documenting that the training had been completed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental completed the fire extinguisher training. Facility now in compliance for this standard. Proof of fire extinguisher training provided by operator for the staff listed on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed on the supplemental inspection had an incomplete child abuse and neglect reporting form in that the form was not signed by the operator.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental inspection did not have a completed Background Screening and Personnel on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Five (5) staff listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that all employees are trained in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Five (5) Staff listed on the supplemental did not provide proof that a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form was completed. Technical assistance provided to ensure that Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, must be signed on or before Child Care hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel listed on the supplemental inspection did not have a completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements on file. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The programs transportation log did not include [signature of the a second child care personnel or person]. 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]
- Report comments
- Completed at time of inspection by person signing the log. (pictures taken).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Transportation (If Applicable) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the program facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a hammer and box cutter on the walkway wall/ledge, leading to the two and three year olds playground (picture taken). Completed at time of inspection by staff removing the items from the wall/ledge. Counselor observed a hole in the ground cover on the One year playground.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 12-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Five (5) Staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the 10 hours inservice training for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Five (5) Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete Fire Extinguisher Training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Five staff listed on supplemental inspection had expired child abuse and neglect .
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Individual listed on the supplemental inspection did not have a completed Background Screening and Personnel File Requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 41-01
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring all staff background screenings are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that documentation of background screening clearance was previously incomplete or missing for staff. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that training requirements were not met before staff had unsupervised contact with children. This question allows the director to explain how they verify staff readiness today.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 identified issues with broken outdoor equipment. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas in good repair.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for ensuring that all children have their required health and immunization records on file at the time of enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that some children's health examinations and immunization records were previously found to be incomplete or expired. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these important health documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle communication with parents if an incident occurs involving their child during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted a past instance where an incident form was not shared with a parent on the day of the occurrence. Asking about the current communication policy helps parents understand how they will be informed about their child's day.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/13/2026.
Related violations