
Kids R US Academy
1375 Belcher Rd S, Largo FL, 33771
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity79 children
Overview
About Us
Kids R US Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 79 children in Largo, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Kids R US Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0468
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 10, 2024
12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course … | 12-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child car… | 12-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [staff is unable to document full group transitions with their app. ]. Comments Please submit corrective action plan for how y… | 65-01: A staff member did not assist children with handw
FindingApr '24
Apr 4, 2024
06-01: The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [14] children. Comments The 3's room had 14 children, which is within the 1:15 ratio for a 3's room, but a 2-year-old child was … | 21-01: Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. Comm…
FindingJul '24
Jul 18, 2024
09-01: A method of discipline was used at the childrens center that was severe humiliating or frightening in that [a teacher was abusive to a child]. Comments During nap time, when a child was having difficu… | 10-04: Child Care Personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive demeaning or intimidating in nature. Comments Submit a plan ensuring child care personnel interact… | 21-01: Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. Comm…
FindingJul '24
Jul 24, 2024
12-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices…
FindingJan '25
Jan 8, 2025
12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Obtained the proof of education. | 12-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices… | 12-16: The childrens center did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. Comments The training was…
FindingAug '25
Aug 7, 2025
02-01: Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [a staff member's four year old child has helped comfort his infant sibling in the Infant room]. Comments Direct…
FindingSep '25
Sep 25, 2025
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments 7 staff members did not have a current annual acknowledgement form, corrected at visit. Page 1… | 11-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments 1 Staff member did not have verified employment … | 12-10: See the Personnel Records Summary for[11]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year be… | 16-08: See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments 3 students had expired physical forms. Please submit updated physicals. Name: Kids R US Academy Li… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [7] records wit
FindingJan '26
Jan 5, 2026
16-06: See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments 2 newly enrolled students did not have health examination forms. Please s… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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