Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 1.39
Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- License:
- C10PO0261
- 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: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- May 23, 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
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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 11, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare from January 13, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 14, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 33884
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 3.56
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.
September 8, 2023January 18, 2024April 26, 2024April 30, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023December 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the cafeteria not tagged and serviced since February 2025. The provider advised that the fire inspector was on site to complete a fire inspection January 2026, but stated the fire inspector forgot to tag the extinguisher. The provider tried to reach out to notify the inspector. The provider will reach out again to ensure the fire extinguishers are tagged and serviced. Due date was provided to align before school closure for the summer and last day of school. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is tagged/serviced by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing couns ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). •
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
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 documented proof of an annual fire 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 inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to have an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The facility last year fire inspection was conducted on February 24, 2023, and the facility current year fire inspection was conducted on March 5, 2024. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a fire inspection is completed annually by the local fire authority. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider had the transportation vehicle inspected. • Fire drill conducted 9/11/23, 9/25/23, 10/10/23, 10/30/23, 11/6/23, 11/27/23, 12/1/23, 12/15/23, 1/4/24, 1/17/24, 2/20/24, 3/10/24, 3/22/24, 4/1/24, and 4/22/23. • E ... [truncated]
- 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
- 21-01
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 inspection, Counselor observed four fire extinguisher tag serviced in December 2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the fire extinguisher are serviced annually. Fire drills conducted 9/11/23, 9/25/23, 10/10/23, 10/30/23, 11/16/23, 11/27/23, 12/1/23, 12/15/23, 1/4/24, and 1/17/24. • Emergency drills conducted 9/18/23 (lockdown) •
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [August 2023]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider did not complete a fire drill in August 2023 Technical assistance was proved to ensure that fire drills are conducted using the approved alarm system monthly. Fire extinguisher serviced December 2022.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-06
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
- Official code
- 30-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have am Attestation of Good Moral Character completed (signed) on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have completed Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel signed the Attestation of Good Moral Character today. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed (with no gaps in employment). Ensure that if the personnel were unemployed, self-employed, or in enrolled in school it is documented.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [walking around with a smoke detector alarm sounding ]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider completed fire drill using a handheld smoke detector sounding and not using the approved alarm system. Technical assistance was proved to ensure that fire drills are conducted using the approved alarm system. Fire drill conducted 1/23/23, 2/2/23, 2/13/23, 3/6/23, 3/20/23, and 4/10/23. Emergency preparedness drill conducted 9/22/22 (lockdown) and 10/4/22 (inclement weather).
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
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
- 21-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a file onsite to review by the licensing authority. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all Child Care Personnel files are available for review. Counselor reviewed 4 of 5 Child Care Personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
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
Can you walk me through your current process for keeping staff background screening rosters up to date in the clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an official inspection in December 2025 identified that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff members are properly screened and documented.
- Context
- The facility was provided with technical assistance to update the roster following the December 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documents and attestations completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation, specifically regarding attestations of good moral character, has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for maintaining personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for your fire extinguishers to ensure they are always ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that a fire extinguisher had not been serviced and retagged within the required timeframe. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking safety equipment maintenance.
- Context
- A due date of May 14, 2026, was provided to ensure the equipment was serviced.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that monthly fire drills are conducted and documented correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that fire safety and emergency preparedness, including the frequency and method of conducting fire drills, have been noted in several reports. Asking this helps parents understand how the center prioritizes emergency readiness and staff training.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about the center's daily routines and any changes to safety or emergency procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps families stay informed about how the center manages daily operations and maintains a secure environment for children. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps them updated on important facility practices.