Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 1.56
Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. @ Cleveland Court KidCare
328 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
- License:
- C10PO0264
- 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:
- 35
- License expiration:
- June 16, 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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. @ Cleveland Court KidCare from February 14, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 14, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from May 5, 2025 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33803
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.13
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.
May 20, 2024February 14, 2025Inspection 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed both the boys and girls restroom used by children in care with no hand washing procedures posted. The boys restroom had a hand washing sign posted that only included how to wash hands but not when. The provider immediately posted the procedures for hand washing that included how and when to wash hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted at all times when toileting.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 25 - Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10
- Official code
- 25-15
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.2, A, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the was disinfectant cleaning solution in the cafeteria that was accessible to children in care. The provider removed the disinfectant cleaning solution therefore the standard was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was no toilet paper in two cubicles in the boy's bathroom. TA: The provider will need to place toilet paper in two boy's cubicles by the due date on the inspection. An extension had been given due to the school being closed for the summer break.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 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
- 19-10
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 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two fire extinguishers expired April 2024. TA: The provider will need to certify and tagged the fire extinguishers before the due date on the inspection. An extension had been given due to the school being closed for the summer break.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2024
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
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan displayed in the cafeteria. The provider posted an emergency preparedness plan therefore the standard was put back into compliance.
- 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
- 21-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation that an abuse & neglect or sexual check was completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 all cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that cleaning solutions were accessible to children in the cafeteria. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for hazardous materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying and maintaining the required background screening documentation for all staff members, especially those who have lived in other states?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2024 indicate that certain out-of-state background screening documentation was missing for some staff. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current staffing and screening compliance practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that essential facility information, such as hand-washing procedures and emergency evacuation routes, remains clearly posted in all required areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility condition topics, including posting procedures and bathroom supplies, have appeared in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent facility standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was completed in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers to ensure they are always current and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that some fire extinguishers required updated certification and tags. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to ongoing maintenance of emergency equipment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident in the center's daily operations and responsiveness to family needs. This question provides insight into how the provider keeps parents informed about the care environment.