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Kids Connection

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36Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 36 and 59. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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VPK
Center-based

On record in Florida.

1200 S Keene Rd, Clearwater FL, 33756

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Licensed for
60 children

Hours

On the state licence record

8:30AM to 2:00PM

Monday through Friday

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Kids Connection and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C06PI0117
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
60 children
Address
1200 S Keene Rd, Clearwater FL, 33756
County
Pinellas County
Website
Not listed
License issued
June 2, 2014
License expires
May 19, 2027

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanNov '23
  3. CleanApr '24
  4. CleanNov '24
  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 11, 2025

    12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments 1 staff member started in the child care …

  6. FindingAug '25

    Aug 20, 2025

    11-09: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service. Comments 1 …

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 5, 2026

    27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments The fire inspection expired on 2-10-26 and the fire inspection was not completed u…

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Kids Connection

Is Kids Connection a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Kids Connection holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0117, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 2, 2014. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Kids Connection offer free VPK?

Yes. Kids Connection is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

How many children can Kids Connection care for?

Kids Connection is licensed for up to 60 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Kids Connection had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Kids Connection, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.