Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.78
Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Willow Oak Kidcare
4815 Bailey Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860
- License:
- C10PO0422
- 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:
- May 7, 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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Willow Oak Kidcare from April 17, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 29, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from July 17, 2025 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33860
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
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 renewal the provider stated they have been putting in work orders, and informed the office that the fire extinguishers are expired and they need to be serviced. The provider stated they were told by the school that the company was due to come out within the week. The provider has until the due date to have the expired extinguishers serviced or to bring in one for the aftercare only. This will then return the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a file onsite available for review. Technical assistance was given to the provider to create a file and have onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
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
How do you ensure that safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, remains serviced and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection report indicate that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance was not available at that time. Asking about this helps clarify the current process for tracking and scheduling necessary safety equipment maintenance.
- Context
- The provider was given a due date of 5/29/2025 to address this, and subsequent inspections have occurred.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping staff personnel records organized and accessible for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2023 noted that certain personnel records were not available on-site for review. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages and maintains staff documentation.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for building a strong partnership between families and the childcare provider. Understanding how information is shared helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.
General question
What training or background requirements do you have for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff qualifications and training gives parents insight into the expertise and care standards provided at the center. This helps families feel confident in the team responsible for their child's development.
General question
Could you describe how you handle emergency preparedness and drills with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center approaches safety drills helps parents know that the staff is prepared for various situations. It provides peace of mind to learn that routines are practiced regularly to keep children safe.