Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.81
Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Citrus Ridge KidCare
1775 Sand Mine Rd, Davenport, FL 33897
- License:
- C10PO0295
- 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:
- August 24, 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
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 inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Citrus Ridge KidCare from April 4, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 15, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 25, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Seven later inspections, from April 26, 2024 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33897
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.7
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023April 15, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a banner on the front entrance gates advertising for childcare at the facility that did not have the license number included. The provider was advised to ensure that all advertising contained license number to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the phone designated to the facility with the phone number on file does not work. When the counselor called it went straight to voicemail. The teacher in charge; stated it was unplugged and plugged in a cord. After waiting for the phone to start back up; it had a busy signal on the receiving end and went straight to voicemail when called. The provider was advised to ensure the phone was operable to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Operable Phone SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1
- Official code
- 20-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Disposable, non-porous gloves]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the first aid kit to be incomplete without gloves. The provider was advised to ensure all items were in the first aid kit to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of the child care personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that [annual blood borne pathogens was not completed.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that the employees did not have an annual blood borne pathogens in their file. Per the person in charge, administration took paperwork out to condense their paperwork. The provider was advised to ensure that these trainings are done annually to refresh blood borne pathogens training and maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 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
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 15, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the health department's phone number on their list of emergency numbers. The facility is not in compliance for this standard. The facility was advised to update this list to reflect this number to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 34-35)
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the employee (s) named on the supplemental page did not have a copy of their transcript in their file. Also, the director on file did not have a file at the facility to review by the licensing authority. The facility is not in compliance of the standard. The provider was advised to ensure that all copies/records are maintained to be in compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have CPR documented in her file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure documentation of CPR is on file for each child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 31-02
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 walk me through your process for ensuring your first aid kits are always fully stocked and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection identified an incomplete first aid kit. This question helps clarify how the center maintains its emergency supplies on an ongoing basis.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your facility's communication equipment is always functional and accessible for staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment readiness, including phone operability and emergency contact information, has been a topic of discussion in past reports. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes reliable communication.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking staff training and certifications to ensure all requirements are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that staff training documentation, such as CPR and blood-borne pathogen training, was previously incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for managing staff credentials.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the organization and maintenance of personnel files to ensure all necessary records are available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recordkeeping for personnel files was previously noted as an area needing improvement. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages its administrative documentation.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all center advertising and public signage accurately reflect your current license status?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where advertising did not include the required license number. This question provides insight into how the center ensures its public-facing information remains compliant.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations