Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.89
- Local median
- 0.78
JUST 4 KIDS PRESCHOOL
801 NW 3rd St, Mulberry, FL 33860
- License:
- C10PO0044
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- July 29, 2026
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 23, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for JUST 4 KIDS PRESCHOOL from March 29, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 23, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33860
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024November 19, 2024February 4, 2025March 24, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024March 3, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023November 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist measured around all the stationary equipment. The measurements were off from the 6 by only .5. TA was given. A recommendation to have someone rake mulch from areas that do not require it, as well as measure the areas periodically. The facility is currently waiting on a shipment of mulch to distribute; at that time the provider is to reach out to the specialist for a reinspection of the areas in question.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature for second sweep on several days]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the commencement of the complaint inspection, the licensing specialist observed the missing second sweep signature missing from several dates. The provider was advised to ensure that at the time of the second sweep someone signs off that they've conducted a sweep. The information obtained through the interviews revealed one was done which is how the empty packages of albuterol was found.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the bottom shelf of the stand up freezer was rusted and a shelf was in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have the freezer cleaned or replaced. This will bring them back into compliance for this standard. TA was given for the a/c vents. Specialist advised provider to make sure they are dusted and initialed on monthly environmental cleaning sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the staff did not have the roster outside on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the staff member that had the children outside; was observed by the specialist not having the attendance roster outside with the children. This was corrected by the second staff retrieving the roster and handing it over. This standard was resolved at the time of the inspection. No further action needed. TA was given to staff to find a place where the attendance is at a hand's reach; and always mark children as soon as they come into the building, not all students at a later time. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zone; not meeting the six inch requirements.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection of the mulch, the specialist measured in several fall zones ( cycle merry-go-round, stationary slides) on the playground and found that the mulch measurements still did not reach the 6 inches (they were between 4-5 inches). Therefore, the citation stands, and the specialist will return at the due date to remeasure the mulch around the fall zones. The provider has until the due date to add mulch to the fall zones that must measure at least 6 inches to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The mulch was not at required six inches.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded several locations on the playground that the mulch was not at the required 6 inches. The provider has until the due date to add more mulch and return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 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 6/17/2024 and the prior year was completed on 5/25/2023. 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 7/10/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 4/29/24 (lockdown) and 4/3/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the licensing specialist present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Counselor observed outlet with no outlet cover. T/A was provided at the time of inspection and provider replaced with a cover this issue was resolved with an outlet cover. This missing outlet cover was in the 1 year old classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed with in the 2s classroom there appear to not have a how to wash your hands. T/A was provided, and provider put up a how to wash your hands sign this issue was resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all swings, rock climbing statue grey green, purple ship ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Counselor observed near all stationary equipment the resilient surface in that of mulch not meeting requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The outdoor grey, green rock-climbing equipment measured at 2 inches in depth, under all swings had little to no mulch at all, also all slides measured at 2 inches of mulch depth. T/A was provided to ensure that additional resilient surface is added near all stationary equipment to meet the requirement by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- 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 start DCF training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff took a class prior to employment and was late beginning another class. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- 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 training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection information obtained revealed a teacher that was employed grabbed a child by their arm, leaving marks/bruises on their arm because she did not want to clean up during clean up time. This goes against the disciplinary policy of the facility- no physical forms of punishment is prohibited. The noncompliance is resolved because the teacher was terminated. The provider was advised to ensure that all staff is complying with the policies to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, diapering procedures were not posted in the 2 year old classroom. The noncompliance was resolved once the director printed out procedures and posted them near the diapering table. The provider advised to ensure procedures are posted maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 explain the current process for ensuring that transportation logs are fully completed, including the required second sweep signatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that some transportation logs were missing the required second sweep signatures. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these safety protocols are followed consistently.
- Context
- The issue was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff always have the attendance roster with them when they are supervising children on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted an instance where the attendance roster was not with the staff on the playground. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining accountability during outdoor play.
- Context
- The issue was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for checking and maintaining the depth of the mulch in the playground fall zones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the maintenance of protective ground cover under stationary equipment has been a recurring topic in multiple reports between 2024 and 2026. This question allows the provider to explain how they now manage this ongoing maintenance requirement.
- Context
- A correction for this topic is currently due by 4/23/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2025 indicate instances where staff training documentation or completion timelines were not met. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for conducting regular internal reviews of the facility to ensure that cleaning and safety standards are consistently met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about internal review processes helps parents understand how the center proactively maintains a clean and safe environment for children on a daily basis.