Kid City Usa Glen St Mary
10274 N SHERMAN AVE, GLEN ST MARY, FL 32040Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects Florida Gold Seal Quality Care designation and NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 38% violation rate across 16 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), a license in good standing, and lead teachers who meet Florida's staff credential through a bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education. The structural rating also includes Florida's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Florida caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Quality Recognition
- Florida Gold Seal Quality Care Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:20 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.823-05
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] • The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. The fire extinguishers expired on August 2024 At today's inspection director call to have all fire extinguishers updated. • Technical assistant: • CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B • 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. C. The distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. D. Automatic range-top fire suppression systems are required in the kitchen for facilities that deep fry food. Suppression hood systems must be maintained and inspected by a certified inspector. A copy of the current a…
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.823-02
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] • The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The facility's fire inspection expired 12-27-2024. Technical assistance: • CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur.
Jun 20, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form OEL-SR-6202,05-04
The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of the driver or a 2nd staff member]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR] The driver nor the 2nd staff signed the Transportation Log when returning from a field trip. Both the driver and 2nd staff assured FSC that a visual sweep was completed, as the button to disarm the alarm is in the back of the bus. All children were marked as getting off the bus, on the Transporation Log. Technical support was provided. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination o…
- Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form21-11
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR] Two toilets did not have a tank lid. One toilet tank was open; the other toilet tank had a wooden board laying on it (not secured). Technical support was provided. I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202,33-10
The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 The driver of the bus did not have documentation of the Transportation Training. Technical support was provided. 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. *Technical support was provided regarding the new School Readiness Training Requirements for ALL Child Care Personnel to be completed by 6/30/24. New SR health & safety courses will be available January 1, 2024. All SR personnel who completed DCF training or Early Leaning FL (ELFL) health & safety modules must take these two new courses by June 30, 2024: • Safety in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) • Health & Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) You can use these courses towards the annual in-service training requirement. Formal Education/Competency Exam Exemption will require SR personnel to complete preservice training.
- Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form42-01
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] FSC reviewed all 34 preschool records. The two children listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have a Physical/Student Health Exam. They have been attending since last year. Technical support was provided. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.145-04
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D The driver did not have an Employment History 'Verification'. Technical support was provided. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained.
May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.925-13
A child was given [a milk protein food ] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR] A child enrolled in the facility was given a milk protein food item on several occasions after the parent had notified them of his food allergy to milk protein. This was resolved when the child was disenrolled from the facility by his mother. Technical assistance: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. G. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a copy of the physicians order, a copy of the diet, and a sample meal plan for the special diet must be maintained in the childs file and followed. If the custodial parent or legal guardian notifies the program of any known food allergies, written documentation must be maintained in the childs file for as long as the child is in care. Special food restrictions must be shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or non-child care personnel and followed.
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 433-05
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B A staff member who was not in compliance with the training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete the required training before returning to the industry. Technical assistance: 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment.
Nov 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 433-05
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B A staff member did not complete the required training before returning to the industry. Technical assistance: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.141-02
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Two children enrolled in the facility had expired immunization records. Technical assistance given: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health.
- Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.242-01
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] Two children enrolled in the facility did not have health exams on file. Technical assistance given: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
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