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Kids of Distinction East

212 S Childs St, Leesburg FL 34748-5908

12Elevated Risk
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School ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity96 children

Overview

About Us

Kids of Distinction East is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 96 children in Leesburg, Florida. The program has served Leesburg families for over 21 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Kids of Distinction East.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

X05LA0016

ExpiresSep 1, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3

  1. FindingApr '24

    Apr 10, 2024

    08-04: 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. … | 37-01: 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) Re…

  2. FindingApr '25

    Apr 4, 2025

    07-06: 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] Comments Alarm is not activated either sounds af… | 12-01: 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] Comments Floor areas and partition walls in t… | 12-03: 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] Comments Peeling p… | 20-06: 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 He… | 33-07: Child care personnel did not complete preservice

  3. FindingNov '25

    Nov 3, 2025

    06-01: 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 [S… | 07-06: 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] Comments Vehicle alarm is not operating properly… | 12-02: 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] Comments Counselor observed that the ve… | 33-03: 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 … | 34-12: The facility does not have documentation for all

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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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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  • Licensing: License status: Exempt