Kids Kare Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-08.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-08.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-30.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  Inspector's note: The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-30.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Inspector's note: One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-06.
• Non-critical Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  Inspector's note: The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-23.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-16.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-30.
• Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Inspector's note: The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Inspector's note: It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.

• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.