
Just Kiddin Around Learning Academy
6061 Saint Johns Ave Ste 3, Palatka FL, 32177
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity25 children
Overview
About Us
Just Kiddin Around Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 25 children in Palatka, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Just Kiddin Around Learning Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07PU0081
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
- CleanSep '23
FindingJan '24
Jan 5, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Upon arrival… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 41-01: 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The 2 children mentioned on the attach… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examinat
FindingMay '24
May 1, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [3 and 4 year old] group was inadequate in that [the staff member left the classroom for about 10 minutes.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com… | 14-03: During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments There was insufficient lighting in the 2 year o… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Playgro… | 24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly
FindingAug '24
Aug 28, 2024
24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed several items in the refrigerator that … | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments There were no working thermometers in the refriger… | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments The facility menu did not have date. Provider dated menu. The Child Care Facility Handbook… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child h… | 43-03: A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) o
FindingJan '25
Jan 7, 2025
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Specialist reviewed all 23 children fi… | 42-01: 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments S…
FindingMay '25
May 1, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Specialist …
FindingAug '25
Aug 22, 2025
23-12: Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, …
FindingApr '26
Apr 13, 2026
24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed expired milk … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The paint is chipping on a couple of pieces of equipment and the swings chain covers are in bad 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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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