Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.78
Just 4 Kids Preschool Inc Phase II
209 E Canal St, Mulberry, FL 33860
- License:
- C10PO0523
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 94
- License expiration:
- January 19, 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Just 4 Kids Preschool Inc Phase II from January 12, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved facility condition.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 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
- 39%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024May 21, 2025September 16, 2025May 11, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 8, 2024May 7, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2025January 14, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 13, 2024May 21, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2025January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the teachers tablet, and a separate piece of the tablet were on the diapering pad. Once acknowledged, the staff removed the tablet and wiped it down for sanitary purposes. Completed during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 ground cover or other protective surface under the [the large stationary equipment with two slides, at the bottom of the purple slid, under the infant swings and around the 4 seat bicycles.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the mulch only measured 2-4 inches under and around the large stationary equipment with two slides, at the bottom of the purple slide, under the infant swings and around the 4 seat bicycles. TA was provided that all stationary play equipment must have 6' in depth 6 ft and around. The provider will need to add more mulch before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental started 8/25/25 and has not completed the required SR training Health and Nutrition and Safety Practices. TA the staff should have completed the training in her first 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded that the a/c vents in the two year old, the two and three year old class, and VPK A class had dust and 1-2 had visible rust. The facility has until the due date to have the vents cleaned, replaced, or painted. At that time they will return to compliance for that standard.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded that there was debris and mulch from outside under the changing pad in the two year old room. The staff in that room cleaned the area at the time of the inspection; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few small refrigerator/freezer combos located in the classroom with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the infants classroom the thermometer read at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. The upstairs three year old classroom the thermometer read at 51 degrees Fahrenheit and the back three year old classroom in the second building the thermometer read at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The specialist and provider moved the thermometers to the back of the refrigerator in each classroom then checked them again and the thermometers did not change. The specialist noticed that some of the refrige ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering procedures not posted in the infants classroom. The provider immediately posted up the procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations at all times where diapering takes place.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [resilient surface of mulch on the providers playgrounds near the stationary equipment did not measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the resilient surface of mulch on the providers playgrounds near the stationary equipment did not measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. Specifically, on the older childrens playground near the swing set measured to 4 inches in depth. On the younger childrens playground near the swing set mulch measured to 4 inches as well as near the stationary yellow and black tractor and the green and red stairs and slide. The provider and specialist discussed adding barriers around the equipment to in close the mulch near stationary equipment. At time of inspection, the provider immediately raked mulch towards the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required DCF training course 5-hour Literacy within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 4/28/2024 but did not start 5-hour Literacy course until 5/26/2025 and has still not completed the course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour literacy course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a child did not have a current physical examination record. The physical examination form expired 6/23/22. TA: The provider will need to receive from the parent a current physical examination record before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection there were three staff that did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form for 2024. All three forms expired 9/5/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain a Current Child Abuse and neglect form for the three staff members before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were 14 staff and all their files were checked.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a roof tile in the 1 year old classroom that was warped and not aligned with the roof. The provider was advised to replace the tile to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed in the 1 year old classroom the fire route was not posted. The director posted the fire route to resolve the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 11/28/23 and the prior year was completed on 11/22/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/20/23 and an emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 10/12/23 (weather). No lockdown drill has been conducted yet this licensing year. The provider was reminded to conduct a lockdown drill prior to the licensing expiring. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 202 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 current process for keeping the diaper changing area clear of unrelated items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note that items unrelated to diapering were found on the changing surface. Asking about current practices helps clarify how staff maintain a clean and organized environment for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that playground equipment surfaces, such as mulch depth, are consistently maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining ground cover depth has been a repeated topic in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring and upkeep of outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for tracking and verifying that all staff complete their required health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that documentation of required staff training has been a recurring concern. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages personnel compliance and professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility manage routine cleaning and maintenance for areas like air vents and general facility upkeep?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation and facility condition, including the maintenance of vents and general repairs, have been noted in several inspections. This question helps families learn about the center's approach to maintaining a clean and well-repaired environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that emergency evacuation plans are always clearly posted in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the posting of emergency evacuation plans has been a concern in past reports. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that safety information remains accessible and visible to staff at all times.
Related violations