Kiddie Academy of Fleming Island
1135 CLAY ST, FLEMING ISLAND, FL 32003Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.Not Available
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) and a license in good standing. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- 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 credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.404-01
Supervision of children in the [One's Classroom] group was inadequate in that [one child was left on the playground when classroom returned inside building]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Licensing Specialist observed the one-year-old classroom gathered in the hallway with two teachers. Licensing Specialist observed the one-year-old classroom returning inside the building from the playground. Licensing Specialist observed the VPK teacher open the door from the playground and bring a one-year- old inside the building. Licensing Specialist observed that (both) one-year-old teachers were not aware that the child was left on the playground with the other classrooms. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. Corrective Action: Licensing Special…
- Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.404-04
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was allowed to release the latch to the playground gate and run out]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Provider self-reported that a child exited the playground by releasing the latch to the gate that led outside to the parking lot. Provider released camera footage of the incident to the Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist observed two teachers on the playground at time of the incident. Licensing Specialist observed the two teachers engaging in conversation and not positioned adequately to watch all the children in the playground. Licensing Specialist observed the children yelling to the student to stop playing with the gate latch. Licensing Specialist observed the child releasing the latch and running out of the gate to another fence area. Licensing Specialist observed one teacher following the child out of the gate and catching him before he reached the alarm gate that exited to the parking lot. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Corrective Actions: Provider is to remove gate latch and raise it higher to allow for only adults to reach. Director will have staff meeting to …
- Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.928-04
Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Licensing Specialist observed jars of food and snacks in the infant room not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received Corrective Action: Director provided tape to teacher and had children names added to food and snacks. Due Date Completed at time of inspection SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Bubu Queen Child Care & Learning CenterFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Imagination Island Of Fleming IslandFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Ivy League AcademyFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating
- YMCA Before & After School at Thunderbolt ElementaryFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating
- River PreschoolFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Advanced Solutions For KidsFleming Island · 5/5 Childery Rating