Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. At James E. Stephens Academy
1350 N Maple Ave, Bartow FL, 33830
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity135 children
Overview
About Us
Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. At James E. Stephens Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Bartow, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 1 year ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. At James E. Stephens Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0466
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingAug '25
Aug 14, 2025
37-04: 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 K…
FindingJan '26
Jan 7, 2026
21-05: 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…
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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