Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 1.74
Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Lake Alfred Kidcare
550 E Cummings St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
- License:
- C10PO0541
- 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:
- June 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Lake Alfred Kidcare from February 9, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 29, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 28, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from March 3, 2025 through May 26, 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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024January 29, 2025Inspection 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
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 the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the staff files and the staff that is listed in the supplemental did not have a transcript to show that she started the DCF 40 hours in her first 90 days of industry. TA was provided that the DCF 40 hours has to be started in the first 90 days of industry. The staff will need to start her hours by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental did not have a transcript or certificates in her file to show she had completed the required SR training in her first 90 days. TA was provided that the SR training is required in the first 90 days of hie.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-12
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 distracted drivers were done at enrollment time in August and the Distrated driver is due in the months of April and September annually.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the children's files, and the distracted drivers were completed at enrollment time in August. TA was provided that the Distracted driver is due in the months of April and September annually. At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental stated they have 36 children enrolled and all children's files were reviewed.
- 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys main room the cafeteria with all of the outlets not covered. The counselor advised provider that the outlets must be covered at all times when in reach of children in care. The provider covered all outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets remain covered at all times when in reach of children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 12-18
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 facility failed to provider Distracted drivers brochure to all parents of children enrolled for the month of April. ]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to provider Distracted drivers brochure to all parents of children enrolled for the month of April. The provider stated that she forgot. TA was provided to ensure that in the future provider provides the brochure to all parents to acknowledge to ensure compliance. Counselor reviewed 2 newly enrolled children's files as well as 10 additional children's files of the 35 children enrolled at the facility. (B-C by last name)
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to post capacity on notice board in the cafeteria. The provider posted the capacity on the notice board in the cafeteria. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 15-05
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 (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two fire extinguishers in the cafeteria that expired December 2023. TA: The provider will need to have the fire extinguishers serviced and tagged before the date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the yellow climbing frame outdoors on the children's playground had 2-5 inches of mulch] was not maintained. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the yellow climbing frame outdoors had 2-5 inches of mulch all around the equipment. TA: The provider will need to place at least six inches of mulch all around the yellow climbing frame before the due date inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. SACCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
- Official code
- 30-12
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that all electrical outlets are covered and safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that some electrical outlets were not covered at the time of the visit. This question helps confirm that the center maintains consistent safety practices regarding electrical access.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that new staff members complete their required training within the first 90 days of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 show that some staff training documentation was missing or incomplete. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining playground equipment and ensuring that ground cover, like mulch, is kept at the appropriate depth?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2024 identified an issue where the protective mulch under outdoor equipment was not maintained at the required depth. This question allows the center to explain their current maintenance schedule for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that fire extinguishers and other safety equipment are serviced and tagged on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2024 indicate that some fire extinguishers were found to be expired during an inspection. This question helps clarify the center's current system for tracking and scheduling safety equipment maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required parent information, such as the distracted driver brochure, is distributed and documented annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation regarding distracted driver information was missing in both 2024 and 2025. This question helps parents understand how the center manages important recordkeeping and communication requirements.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the inspections.
Related violations