Kids, Calvary Academy, LLC
5571 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 36% violation rate across 11 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
- 69
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.823-08
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[for the month of February]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Fire drill was not completed for the month of February 2026. When fire drill was attempted with the specialist present, the director had no knowledge of the alarm system and was preparing to use their phone, specialist terminated the fire drill. Technical assistance was given for proper way a fire drill was to be conducted. Specialist will return on March 20, 2026, to participate in a properly conducted fire drill. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 28: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Due Date 3/20/2026 FOOD AND NUTRITION
- Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.444-01
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Owners file was not available for review. Director will create a file for the owner, for review by the specialist on March 20, 2026. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. Due Date 3/20/2026
Nov 3, 20257 Findings7 Important
- License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. & CCF Handbook01-01
The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. The current license is not displayed. This provider is on a provisional license for not having a director. In statute 402.3125(1)(a), FS it states: 402.3125 Display and appearance of license; posting of violations; information to be provided to parents. (1)(a) Upon receipt of a license issued under s. 402.308 or s. 402.309, the child care facility shall display such license in a conspicuous place within the facility. Due Date 11/13/2025
- Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)18-03
The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Specialist observed the sheets on the crib mattresses were dirty and had crumbs from previous week. Staff reported that a cleaning crew comes in on the weekends to clean and do laundry. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 25: F. Linens, if used, must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. Linens used by more than one child must be washed in between usage. Due Date 11/13/2025
- Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Specialist observed all fire extinguishers are out of date. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Due Date 11/13/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION
- Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form24-23
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Specialist observed the refrigerator in the infant room where bottles are kept, did not have thermometers. Due Date 11/13/2025
- 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] Specialist observed bottles do not have last names. Staff labeled bottles. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on 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 (Form32-03
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there was peeling paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Specialist observed and documented peeling paint on the stairs of the play structure. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 38: 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. Due Date 11/13/2025 TRAINING
- Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)46-01
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Specialist requested attendance records for each classroom. The teacher did not have attendance records available for today. It was stated that they were not able to print out the new attendance records for the new week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 57: 4. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Due Date 11/13/2025 ENFORCEMENT
Jul 1, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.303-01
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] When specialist arrived all children were on the playground with one staff member. There were 9 children ages one to four years old. The second staff member returned to the playground bringing the group back into compliance. When the children returned to the building they split into two classrooms: 1 staff member with 4 one year olds and 1 staff member with 5 children aged two years old to four years old. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 12: B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times.
- Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.1030-02
The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ disposable towels or properly installed hand drying machine]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Specialist observed that there were no paper towels in the one year old room for drying hands after washing from diapering. There was a tiny amount in the older children's room. Staff stated they had placed a Walmart order to be delivered. The order was delivered before specialist departed facility. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. And 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Due Date Completed at time of inspection
- Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1131-03
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a child's table had sharp jagged edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Specialist observed a blue child's table with splintered and sharp edges. The table was removed during inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 38: 3.11 Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate. Due Date Completed at time of inspection
- Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.734-04
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 This facility is currently without a credentialed director. The facility has been placed on a provisional license with an expiration date of 9/14/2025. There must be a credentialed director in place by that date. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page:46: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.141-01
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, B Record Keeping [SR] Specialist reviewed all children's files (14). One child who has been enrolled more than 30 days did not have an immunization form on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 59: B. 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. Due Date 7/18/2025 Page 4 of 6 Name: Kids, Calvary Academy, LLC License #: C07VO0579 Address: 5571 S Ridgewood Ave Port Orange FL 32127 Type: Routine Date: 07/01/2025
- 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] Specialist reviewed all children's files (14). One child had an expired immunization form. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 59: 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. Due Date 7/18/2025
- 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] Specialist reviewed all children's files (14). One child who has been enrolled more than 30 days does not have a Student Health Exam From. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60: 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. Due Date 7/18/2025
Feb 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.924-02
Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Specialist observed bottle prep occurring in the classroom, in a closet without a sink. Provider moved all bottle prep items to the kitchen during inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook on pages 29 and 30 states: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided.
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 433-01
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 Specialist observed that one staff member started in the industry on 6-1-2023 and has not completed the introductory training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 39: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel.
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 433-06
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Specialist observed that one staff member who has been the industry for more than a year, has not completed Early Literacy. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 44: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years.
- Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 433-09
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Specialist observed that 2 staff that have been employed more than 30 days, do not have fire extinguisher training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 42: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
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