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Home › FL › Bradenton › Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch
4225 Concept Ct, Bradenton FL 34211 · License #C12MA0373 · Center · Child Care Facility
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30-06 · Diapering
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the Guppy classrooms that the changing mat were ripped exposing the foam. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by replacing the diaper changing mat. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 32 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until June 12, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 32 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing observed 6 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed annually. The director was given until June 12, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 39 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 39 of the 39 employee records. One file did not have the introductory classes started. Be sure to have employee begin introductory training by due date. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department-approved training course, beginning a department-approved online childcare training course, or by receiving results from a department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-05 · Background Screening Documents
• During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 39 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed 39 of 39 employee records. One employee did not have an employment history verification completed. Be sure to complete the 5-year history verification by due date. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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 the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department- approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online childcare training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-05 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that one staff member did not have her 40 hours completed with in one year of start. Be sure to have staff member compete the training by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed children enrollment files letter M-Z. 34 files were reviewed and 4 files were with expired forms. Be sure to have parents provide a current immunization form by due date. TA the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed children files M-Z and found 2 files had contained expired physical forms. Be sure to have the physical form updated by due date. TA The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
75-24 · Violation
Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure approved by the Department
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Open / not marked corrected.
43-06 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that no influenza brochures were distributed in the August - September 2023 time frame. BE sure to send out a brochure to your group email to all families by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, licensing specialist was informed that the distracted adult brochure was not distributed to families in the month of September. Be sure to distribute this brochure to all families by due date. TA Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
33-04 · Training Requirements
The employee listed on the supplemental did not complete the required training within the allotted time after returning to the child care industry. The employee will complete the required training on or before 06/30/2023. The Provider will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance by 06/30/2023. Per Provider the employee is scheduled to test on 06/23/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
40-17 · Medication
The child listed on the supplemental form Epi Pen expired 03/31/2023. The Provider will obtain a current Epi Pen from the parent/guardian on or before 06/19/2023. The Provider will submit a picture of the current Epi Pen prescription to the licensing office via email by 06/19/2023 to verify compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
The water at the food prep hand wash sink must be at least 100 degrees fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection the water did not get warm at all. This will need to be corrected by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
05-04 · Transportation
At the time of inspection not all logs included the second sweep signature. Program director explained that she has reviewed the importance of this element with staff. The program will need to send two weeks of completed logs to the ofice of licensing by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
The alarm on the older van sounded, but could not be heard past a distance of about 150 feet. It is required to be heard 500 feet away. The alarm was only a buzzing sound from the two newer vans. They were not loud as needed. These alarms must activate when the ignition is turned on, and must sound within one minute of when the ignition is turned off. These alarms must be in working order by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
09-03 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection the school age classroom did not have a plan of activities posted for an entire day. This was posted during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the bottles in the two year old classroom did not include the full last name of the child. The last name was added during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection. two staff members, listed on the supplemental, had not completed their literacy training within one year of their hire date. One staff member completed the training past the 12 months, the other staff member will need to complete the training by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.