Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 1.44
Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Sleepy Hill Kid Care
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- C10PO0757
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, After School, Before School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- October 16, 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Sleepy Hill Kid Care from February 1, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of March 12, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from March 14, 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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33810
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.72
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 29, 2023November 6, 2023Inspection 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: 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 facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in December 2023. The facility has 5 extinguishers total. 4 of the extinguishers are located in the cafeteria and another near the "office" door. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/30/25 and an emergency preparedness drill (weather) was conducted on 10/28/24. No lockdown drill has been conducted yet this licensing year.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
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 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 March 12, 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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of medication administration education. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel at the facility did not have documented training on a childs medication; Epipen on file to be able to administer medication as needed. TA was provided to ensure that written documentation is on file for child care personnel administering medication.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 35-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2 staff] for [30 children ages four through ten] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the facilitys ratio with 2 staff and 30 children being supervised from the ages of four to ten years old. Provider advised that the staff present will be enrolled in a CDA program soon to obtain credentials, but no staff is currently enrolled at this time. Provider reached out to the supervisor. Supervisor stated that two of the supervisors/staff hold a staff credential. Counselor explained that staff must be present in ratio at time of inspection when ratio exceeds the school readiness group size requirements. Supervisor is going to enroll staff into a program soon. TA was provided to ensure that staff obtains a staff crede ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1]child care personnel for [28 mostly school aged children] children is required. A ratio of [1 staff] child care personnel for [25 school aged children] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed 1 staff member to 28 children ages 4-eleven, majority of the children were school aged except 1 child. Staff stated that the other staff member was stuck in the car line. Provider was back in compliance once 2nd staff arrived shortly after and then the ratio was 2 staff to 28 children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that provider remains in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient SACCF Handbook, Section 2.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys pm daily schedule did not include a planned alternate activity for inclement weather that promotes gross motor skills and movement. Counselor also advised provider that outdoor time should be documented on daily schedule to ensure children are receiving outdoor time twice a day for at least 30 minutes. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that an alternate activity is documented in the schedule for inclement weather by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6 SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
- Official code
- 09-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2 staff] for [28 children] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed 28 children in care, 27 children being school aged. Counselor determined that the 2 staff present do not hold staff credentials. Technical assistance was provided to ensure if 26-50 school aged children are present atleast 1 staff must hold a staff crednetial. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments At the time of inspection, the provider stated no comments. Counselor Comments At the time of inspection , the Office of Licensing counselor and the provider reviewed the inspection report together. Any and all questions or concerns that the provider had were answered by the Licensing counselor. The provider was reminded that if ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B and D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed 11 children's files out of 28 enrolled, to include 3 newly enrolled children. Upon revieweing files, the counselor observed 2 children, whom are listed on the supplemental that did not have a parent/legal guardian sign the day of the incident. The forms are still not signed. One incident happened on 01/31/23 and the other occurred on 12/02/22. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all incident reports are shared with the custodial parent/legal guardian and signed on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed staff files and inquired about a staff file who is listed on the supplemental. The person in charge stated that the staff is only in direct supervision of children when another staff calls out sick. This staff is a substitute per the person in charge at the time of the inspection. The staff's file was not on premises for licensing to review. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all staff files are maintained at the facility and are available to licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
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)
- Official code
- 37-01
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental has an expired Child Abuse and Neglect form as of 1/25/22. Technical assistance was provided to ensure child abuse and neglect forms are signed annually. This was completed at time of inspection as the staff signed a new form.
- 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)
- Official code
- 37-04
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 explain your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required annual training and documentation updated on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 show that a staff member's required annual child abuse and neglect reporting form had expired. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative deadlines for staff files.
- Context
- The center was given technical assistance to update the form at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members are fully trained and authorized before they administer any medication to a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that documentation of medication administration education was missing for staff. Asking this helps parents feel confident about the center's health and safety protocols regarding medication.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to maintain consistent staff-to-child ratios and ensure all teachers meet the necessary credential requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff-to-child ratios and credentialing were topics of concern in multiple reports during 2023. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing practices and how they ensure requirements are met.
- Context
- The center has had several clean inspections since these findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle fire safety and emergency preparedness drills to ensure all staff and children are ready for different scenarios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2025 indicated a need for updated maintenance on fire extinguishers. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing safety maintenance and emergency readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your communication process for informing parents about any minor accidents or incidents that might occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where an incident form was not signed by a parent on the day of the occurrence. This question helps parents understand the center's current policy for reporting and documenting daily incidents.
Related violations