Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 2.12
Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. At James E. Stephens Academy
1350 N Maple Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
- License:
- C10PO0466
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. At James E. Stephens Academy from August 7, 2024 through April 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 6, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 11, 2026 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33830
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 5.29
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
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 licensing specialist observed the fire extinguishers tagged in the cafeteria where the program is located; did not have current dates of service on them (Dec 2025). The provider stated that as far back as October he reminded the school of the due dates, however they did tell him that they would be serviced but not been completed as of yet.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed 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 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you describe the process for ensuring all staff members have their required annual training and documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that a staff member's child abuse and neglect reporting form had expired. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these annual requirements to ensure all staff records remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you coordinate with the facility management to ensure that safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicated that fire extinguishers in the shared space were missing current service tags. Asking about the coordination process helps parents understand how the center manages shared facility responsibilities to maintain safety equipment.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about the center's outreach methods helps families understand how they will be kept informed.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning the center's policies and procedures when they first join the team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the onboarding process for new employees provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards. This helps parents feel confident that all staff are well-prepared to support the children.
General question
Could you explain how the center manages emergency preparedness drills and how you ensure children are comfortable during these exercises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular practice of safety drills is a standard part of a secure environment. Knowing how the staff approaches these exercises helps parents understand how the center prioritizes child comfort and readiness.