Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.88
YMCA Medulla Kid Care
850 Schoolhouse Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0437
- 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:
- 30
- 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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Medulla Kid Care from August 9, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 13, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- 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 20, 2024January 9, 2025May 5, 2025January 13, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 8, 2023January 10, 2024January 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 both fire extinguishers in the building where the children are located; has two fire extinguishers- however, neither have been serviced since September 2024. The provider has until the due date, to have a fire extinguisher provided through their sister location, or by informing the elementary school that the building in which the children are is in need of serviced fire extinguishers. At the time of replacement or service the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
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, the specialist reviewed the file of a new employed staff. The staff began in the industry 5/15/24 at the YMCA on Cleveland Heights; the specialist was unable to retrieve or review any training transcripts on this staff. The provider has until the due date to have the staff member complete all training. At this time the staff cannot be alone with the children. At the time the staff completes training, and the specialist receives the transcripts the provider will be returned to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 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
- The staff member who began on 5/15/24 that began her employment at the Cleveland Heights location. Has not begun or completed the introductory training. TA provided for the staff to begin her training, as well as complete it. Extra time is allotted due to the number of trainings needed to be completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 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
- 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 time of inspection, a staff member started in the industry on September 16, 2024, but did not start the training until April 16, 2025, which is past the 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the inspection, 2/3 staff have not completed the required 40 hour training to be left alone with the children. They have until the due date to have the hours completed to be returned to compliance. Until then the 2 staff must have a staff with completed hours supervising the children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, was not planned, was not written]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's snack menu and observed it was dated for the month of May 2024. The provider posted the correct menu while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 23 - Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3
- Official code
- 23-21
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 had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
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 licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the ceiling tile to be stained and possibly water damaged also the other ceiling tiles that runs parallel appear to be wet and possible water damage. This is located in room 18 starting above the sink area. T/A was provided to the provider to make sure that building is within good repair and to have ceiling titles replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-02
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 reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the fire extinguisher was still last tagged in November 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguisher tagged/serviced prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
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
- 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 CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in November 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 7, 2024
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 [for the month of November 2023.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have documentation of completing a fire drill during the month of November 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly when children are in care. The last fire drill was conducted on 10/31/23 and an emergency preparedness drills (weather) was conducted on 9/22/23 and a (lockdown) drill on 8/14/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-06
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
Can you tell me about the current process for verifying and maintaining complete employment history records for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where employment history verification was missing from a personnel file. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet background screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required annual forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are kept up to date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a missing annual child abuse reporting form in a personnel file. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative practices for maintaining required staff documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for ensuring fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance has been a repeated topic. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center stays on top of safety equipment requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center tracks and manages staff training requirements to ensure everyone is fully qualified?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff progress toward required certifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/16/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily routines helps parents feel confident about the consistency and care provided to their children. Understanding these methods allows families to know what to expect regarding updates and information sharing.