Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 1.74
Alpha Kid Care At Highland City Kidcare
5355 9th St, Highland City, FL 33846
- License:
- C10PO0007
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Alpha Kid Care At Highland City Kidcare from March 22, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 8, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 6, 2024.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from February 4, 2025 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 20, 2024April 24, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded that the two fire extinguishers in the cafeteria have not been serviced. The date on both extinguishers were 7/2023. The provider stated the front office of the school has been made aware several times that the extinguishers need to be serviced. Specialist gave TA of continuing to alert school of the issue and to continue recording efforts to rectify the issue.
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected at least daily. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7, F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the boys bathroom had brown stains all over the toilet seat from front to back. TA: The toilet seat will need to be replaced by the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 19-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were three electrical outlets that did not have a cover on it. The provider placed three covers on the electrical outlet therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected at least daily. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7, F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the boy's bathroom had a stained toilet seat. TA: The toilet seat will need to be replaced before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 19-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and J (Section 16, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not receive authorization from the parent to administer an epi-pen to a child in care. TA: The provider will need written authorization from the parent to administer the epi-pen.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 35-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 1/27/23 and the prior year was completed on 1/5/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/1/23 and an emergency preparedness drill (weather) was conducted on 2/7/23. No lockdown drill has been conducted yet this licensing year. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in July 2022. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 21-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2021 - 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that electrical outlets are properly covered and secured throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted that some electrical outlets were missing covers at that time. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility monitors the physical environment for child safety.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for verifying that all required parent authorizations are on file before administering any emergency medication?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2024 indicate a finding regarding missing written authorization for emergency medication. This question helps parents understand the current administrative steps taken to ensure all medical protocols are followed correctly.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance schedule for safety equipment like fire extinguishers to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2024 show a finding related to fire extinguisher maintenance. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the facility stays on top of required safety equipment servicing.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that restrooms are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation of bath facilities was a topic in multiple inspections during 2024. This question helps parents understand the current daily cleaning routines and how the facility maintains hygiene standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you support staff in completing their required annual training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that caregivers are up to date on their professional development is important for high-quality care. This question helps parents understand how the center prioritizes and tracks ongoing staff education.