Kids Prep Academy
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Verified evidence places this provider between 1 and 14. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
206 Midway Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 214 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
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 Prep Academy 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
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- X05MA0207
- License status
- Exempt
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 214 children
- Address
- 206 Midway Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13526870190
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 10, 2013
- License expires
- July 31, 2027
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Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingFeb '24
Feb 5, 2024
08-04: 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.… | 12-04: 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] Comments Counselor observed a hammer and box cutter… | 28-04: 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] Comments Five (5) Staff li… | 28-06: 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] Comments … | 40-04: The personnel record did not include a current Ch
FindingFeb '24
Feb 20, 2024
28-06: 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] Comments … | 40-04: 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] Comments Five (5) Staff listed on the … | 41-01: 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 …
FindingMar '24
Mar 5, 2024
28-01: 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.]. (Sect… | 28-06: 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] Comments … | 40-04: 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] Comments The staff listed on the suppl… | 41-01: 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 …
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
28-04: 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] Comments Two Staff listed … | 28-07: 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. (… | 41-02: 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] Comm…
FindingAug '25
Aug 22, 2025
38-04: 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 Handb…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 2, 2026
32-03: 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) … | 34-12: 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, Pag… | 40-02: 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] Comment… | 41-01: 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…
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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
Questions parents ask about Kids Prep Academy
Is Kids Prep Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Kids Prep Academy as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number X05MA0207, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Kids Prep Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Kids Prep Academy 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.
Does Kids Prep Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Kids Prep Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Kids Prep Academy care for?
- Kids Prep Academy is licensed for up to 214 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Kids Prep Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Kids Prep Academy, 6 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.
