School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
135
License expiration:
August 6, 2026
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 inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Horizon Elementary Campus Kidcare from April 4, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 3, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from January 9, 2026 through April 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
16
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
11
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33837
Compared to 11 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.69
Local median
0.93
0.69This provider
0.93Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
18%
13%This provider
18%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
31%
Local median
35%
31%This provider
35%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
1.73
1This provider
1.73Local average
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
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 inspection, the portable has two areas with holes in the dry walls. 2 on one wall and a large one behind the door where the door handle hits. TA was provided that the holes will need to be repaired and painted by the due date.
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
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The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 8/17/23 and did not start her training until 10/23/24. She should have completed the training by 11/17/24. TA was provided that the staff should have completed the required DCF 40-hour training in her first 15 months of industry. She will need to complete her training by the due date.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
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 listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 8/17/23 and did not start her training until 10/23/24. TA was provided that she should have started the DCF 40 hours in the first 90 days of industry.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [there is a hole exposing the pillow's cushion]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the of inspection, the counselor observed a pillow in the cozy corner of the library that had a hole exposing the inner cushion. The provider was advised to close the hole or replace/discard the pillow to maintain the compliance of this standard. Noncompliance was resolved when the facility discarded the pillow
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
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed personnel listed on the supplemental page that has not completed their required 40 hours of training. The provider advised to ensure all staff completes their required 40 hours of training to maintain compliance of this standard.
Correction status
Due by December 28, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ Florida Abuse Hotline, County Public Health Unit phone number]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the list of emergency numbers posted in the portables on the bulletin board did not have all the emergency numbers on the list. The provider was advised to ensure that the list had all the numbers to maintain the compliance of this standard.
Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed in the portable classroom did not have emergency numbers posted near their phone. The provider was advised to ensure that emergency information is posted to maintain compliance of the standard.
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [they did not have a current one signed for the most recent timeframe]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that the facility had some child(s) listed on the supplemental file that did not have the influenza guide. Facility advised to ensure all children has their mandatory documents signed to maintain compliance. 46 enrolled children. 13 children files enrolled last names A-G named on supplemental page. 1 newly enrolled child since renewal inspection.
Correction status
Due by December 28, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
Official code
36-06
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 [they were not in their file.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that the facility had some child(s) listed on the supplemental file that did not have the distracted driver brochure. Facility advised to ensure all children has their mandatory documents signed to maintain compliance
Correction status
Due by December 28, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 9.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Report comments
At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records from November 2022-April 2023. Attendance records from January, February, March, and April are missing arrival and departure times for several children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all arrival and departure times are documented for each child. ENFORCEMENT
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
How do you ensure that all required annual forms for staff, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2023 noted that a personnel record was missing a required annual form. Asking about your current administrative process helps parents understand how you manage and verify compliance for all staff documentation.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for maintaining the facility to ensure everything stays in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted some areas in the facility that needed repair. Asking about your current maintenance routine helps parents understand how you keep the environment well-maintained.
Context
A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that staff training requirements were a topic of discussion in multiple reports from 2023 and 2024. This question helps parents understand your current process for tracking and verifying that all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
Context
A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you verify that your emergency contact information is always current and clearly posted?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that some emergency information was missing from the posted lists. This question helps parents understand your current practice for ensuring that vital emergency contact details are always accurate and accessible.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you approach routine safety checks for toys and classroom equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2023 noted a piece of equipment that needed to be discarded due to wear. Asking about your daily or weekly safety checks helps parents understand how you ensure all classroom materials remain in good condition.
Context
The item was discarded at the time of the inspection.