Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.74
- Local median
- 1.5
Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc At Lena Vista Kidcare
925 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823
- License:
- C10PO0542
- 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: 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc At Lena Vista Kidcare from February 14, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 9, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 15, 2026 through May 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
8 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 5%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 3.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024March 18, 2024October 9, 2025November 13, 2025December 19, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 8, 2024May 6, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 29, 2026March 10, 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the tiles are still broken and have had clear tape put over them. TA was provided that the tiles will need to be repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several broken tiles on the wall in the back of the cafeteria that are sharp. TA was provided that the tiles will need to be repaired or replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher still not tagged or proof of serviced and in the same state as the previous inspections. The school administration advised that they have alerted the district however, they have not been on site. The provider is encouraged to purchase their own fire extinguisher for the program and ensure it is tagged and serviced annually. The program is allowed to have a fire extinguisher per every 75 ft of facility space. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a fire extinguisher that is tagged and serviced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 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
- 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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguishers in the cafeteria where children are present observed with a red 2025 tag, however the blue sticker was last hole punched on of. The provider emailed the Licensing specialist on October 31, 2025 a signed certificate of approval for child care facility endorsed by the fire department dated 10/15/2025. However, a fire inspection was not required for the facility. The fire extinguishers were out of compliance for being serviced. The fire extinguishers now have a red tag that reads 2025, however the tag that is typically hole punched was not present and the provider mentioned that the fire depart ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the three fire extinguishers in the cafeteria where children are there have not been serviced or tagged. The fire extinguishers were last tagged June 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has fire extinguishers tagged and serviced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
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
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5, B [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the in service training logs for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with training completed not recorded on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268. The specialist observed some trainings completed recored on their in service logs but less than 10 hours. The provider advised that staff have complete additional trainings to exceed 10 hours during July 1, 2024 June 30, 2025 timeframe. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have 10 hours of training completed reflecting on their in service logs by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility's snack menu was posted but read January 2025. The provider advised that she knows she has an older menu posted. The specialist asked the provider to post the current menu up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is posted at the beginning of each week in an area accessible for parents to view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 23 - Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 23-21
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the provider had last month's menu posted for the month of April 2024. The counselor advised that the current menu for May 2024 should be posted. The provider posted the current month's menu at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider post a copy of the current menu in an inconspicuous area for parents to view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 23 - Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38),(Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
- Official code
- 23-21
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 [thefacilityfailedtoproviderDistracteddrivers brochuretoallparentsofchildren 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 going forward the provider provides the brochure to all parents to acknowledge to ensure compliance. Counselor reviewed 13 childrens files of the 40 children enrolled at the facility (Y, A-D 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: 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 reinspection, the counselor observed that the fire extinguishers at the facility were still not retagged and were observed with the date 01/2023. The provider stated that she has reached out to the school and they stated the school board is behind on servicing fire extinguishers. The counselor advised that the fire extinguishers need to be retagged soon and by the due date provided. TA was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced and retagged by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
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 mostly all of the electrical outlets in the room where school aged were present were not covered. The counselor advised the provider that the outlets in reach of children need to remain covered at all times. Provider stated that she understood and covered all of the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets in reach of children are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-18
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the fire extinguishers in the cafeteria area of the facility were children are present with tags that were not retagged annually. The fire extinguishers were last tagged January 2023. Provider stated that she will submit a work order through the school board soon. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are retagged and current by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 [announced fire drill/smoke detector ]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider completed fire drill using a handheld smoke detector sounding and not using the approved alarm system. Technical assistance was proved to ensure that fire drills are conducted using the approved alarm system.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
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
- 21-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. SACCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, B (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the Child Care Personnel conducting a fire drill but did not use the current attendance record to account for all children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current attendance record accompany the child care personnel out of the building during a drill and be used to account for all children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
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
- 21-12
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 tell me about the current process for maintaining the facility, specifically regarding wall repairs in the cafeteria?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that broken wall tiles in the cafeteria were noted in recent inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages facility repairs and ensures the environment remains in good condition.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that fire safety equipment is serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation regarding fire extinguisher maintenance has been a repeated topic over multiple visits. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for tracking and completing these safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that the weekly snack menu is posted and accessible for families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the posting of the current menu has been a recurring topic in past reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about daily nutrition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staff training records to ensure all requirements are documented and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that in-service training documentation was not fully recorded on the required forms. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for staff development.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to daily supervision and ensuring that staff are always aware of the children's needs throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages active supervision helps parents feel confident about the daily care and attention their child will receive. This question provides insight into the center's culture and staff engagement strategies.