Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.88
YMCA Scott Lake Kid Care
1140 E County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0436
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- May 15, 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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for YMCA Scott Lake Kid Care from August 9, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 6, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 11, 2026 through April 14, 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
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.05
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 22, 2024January 9, 2025April 29, 2025January 9, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 9, 2025January 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 inspection, the specialist observed that the fire extinguisher in the classroom has not been serviced since: 8/2024. The provider has until the due date to have the fire extinguisher replaced or serviced. At that time they will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
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 [They did not complete a fire drill during December 2025]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist provided TA to the staff to complete two consecutives fire drills and provide evidence to the specialist. At that time they will return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-06
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a staff member who began in the industry on 6/15/23 did not complete the required training. TA provided to complete the 40 hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a staff member who began 2/20/25, did not begin the introductory training. TA provided to began the required introductory training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Gilberto Gomez has been in the industry since June 15, 2023, but has not finished training. Gilberto has worked at Kids N Motion as childcare personnel since that time.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Eliyah Lopez started in the industry on October 2, 2024, but did not start training until March 31, 2025 after 90 days
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Gilberto and Elvin did not have CPR and first aid. Rule requires that By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 31-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Gilberto and Elvin did not have CPR and first aid. Rule requires that By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 32-08
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the specialist observed that the a/c vents in both portables are in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have both areas cleaned; this will return them to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-01
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 [there was no fire drill documented for the month of November 2024]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded the last two fire drills: 12/12/24 and 10/23/24. The facility did not have a fire drill for the month of November 2024. Although cited for this; they were compliant in December 2024. There are fire extinguishers in both portables. Portable 1 extinguisher was serviced August 2024 and Portable 2 extinguisher was serviced September 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by January 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the person in charge does not have an active credential. The facility is currently without a director. The facility notified of the Department on October 16, 2024, that the facility would go on a provisional and no longer has a director. TA provided obtain a person to be listed as a director with an active credential.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Official code
- 29-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the specialist reviewed staff files and 1 staff member needs an updated CAAN form. The provider has until the due date to have the form signed and in the staffs file. This will return them back to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started the required DCF 40-hour training after the 90 days of employment/industry start date. 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. Lastly, 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 - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
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
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 31 children enrolled and 10 children's files A - GAL were reviewed. The children listed on the supplemental were missing the facility's supplemental page that includes the child's name, address, phone, parent/guardian info, medical, etc. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete the forms prior to the due date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to amend the electronic form or supplemental information form to include an enrollment/start date prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the brochure was signed during the incorrect month.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files A - GAL and determined all of the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures signed for in August 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. Additionally, the counselor observed the facility uses one sheet/log for the Know Your Child Care Facility, Influenza and Distracted Driver brochures. The provider stated the acknowledgment for the Know Your Child Care Facility was electronic but was unable to locate or show the counselor at the time of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-10
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 does the center ensure that staff members in every classroom always have current first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that the facility did not have documentation of current first aid and CPR training for staff in certain areas. Asking about this helps parents understand the current process for maintaining these important certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for keeping staff training records up to date and ensuring that new hires begin their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for ensuring that monthly fire drills are conducted and documented for all children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that fire drill documentation has been a repeated concern in recent years. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently tracks and performs these safety exercises.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that a fire extinguisher was not serviced by the required date. Asking this helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule for facility safety equipment.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates and staffing changes helps parents feel more connected to their child's care environment. This information provides insight into the center's transparency and family engagement practices.