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Childery

Kid City USA Macclenny

5418 COUNTY ROAD 23B, MACCLENNY, FL 32063Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 50% violation rate across 14 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
66
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:20Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credential
Bachelor's Degree

Inspection History

7 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
12 Important

Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form12-02

      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] The Three-year-old classroom of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. The three-year class had carpet and missing flooring and is not in good repair. Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in Ovens, stoves and food equipment. Due Date 11/14/2025

    • 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 on October 2nd. 2025 • CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Due Date 11/14/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION

    • Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook,28-02

      Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] • Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Cups in the 2-year old room were not labeled with the child's first and last name. During with first and last name. Inspection sippy cups were labeled • CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) • Technical assistance: • 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 35 B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Due Date Completed at time of inspection SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT

    • Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form32-07

      The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large playground equipment.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] • The ground cover or other protective surface under the large playground equipment was not maintained. There was not 6 inches of protective mulch under the large playground equipment. • CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) • Technical assistance: • 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, …

    • Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)44-04

      The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] • The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. All staff completed a CAN form at today's inspection. • Technical assistance: • CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) • C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel Due Date Completed at time of inspection

  2. Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.415-03

      The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [8] based on 35 square feet and [19] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR] The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of 8 children in the three-year-old room based on 35 square feet and there were 19 children were observed in care. 11 children were moved into other classrooms to bring the classrooms back into compliance. Technical assistance: 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. B. The licensed capacity of a child care program is determined by the following factors: 1. Indoor floor space 2. Outdoor square footage 3. Sewer/septic capacity (as determined by Environmental Health) 4. Number of toilets/wash basins Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 23 Licensed capacity is determined by the most restrictive of these factors. C. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity Due Date Completed at time of inspection

  3. May 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.145-07

      Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] A person was hired as a staff member without having background screens completed after a 90-day break in service. This was resolved when the person resigned. Technical assistance: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

  4. Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.811-03

      Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] The staff member bent the childs finger back to make her settle down while playing outside. The director will review the discipline policy with all staff members and submit the agenda and those in attendance. Technical assistance: 2.8 Child Discipline B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.

  5. Oct 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form12-18

      The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I The FSC observed an outlet cover missing from an outlet in the 2 year old room. This was resolved at the time of inspection when the staff member put a cover in the outlet. Technical assistance given: 3. Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.

  6. Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.135-01

      A child, child care personnel or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease was not removed from the facility or placed in isolation. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, B Health Requirements [SR] The staff member stated that she chose to bring CL, her grandson, back to the facility after he was diagnosed with the pink eye because she didnt want to leave him home due to the possibility of a domestic issue with his biological mother. The child posed the risk of infecting the other children at the facility with the pink eye (communicable disease). This was resolved when the staff member took her grandson home. Technical assistance given: 6.1 Communicable Disease Control B. Any child, child care personnel, or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease must be removed from the program or placed in an isolation area until removed. Such person may not return without medical authorization, or until the signs and symptoms of the disease are no longer present. If the local health department official or primary health care provider suspects that a child or child care personnel are contributing to the transmission of the illness, are not adequately immunized when there is an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, or the circulating pathogen poses an increased risk to the individual. The child or child care personnel must not return until the health department or primary health care provider determines the risk of transmission is no longer present. Child care personnel who work in the food preparation area may not return until the signs and symptoms of the disease have not been present for 48 hours.

  7. Jun 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • 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] A child 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 65C22.001(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] A child enrolled in the facility did not have a current health exam. 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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