Smith Family Day Care Home
1145 Luke Ave, Bartow FL, 33830
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity10 children
Overview
About Us
Smith Family Day Care Home is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 10 children in Bartow, Florida. The program has served Bartow families for over 23 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
F10PO0016
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
- CleanMay '23
- CleanNov '23
FindingMay '24
May 29, 2024
33-10: The home 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 le…
FindingNov '24
Nov 13, 2024
27-01: During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCC…
FindingNov '25
Nov 5, 2025
13-07: Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not mai… | 33-05: The home 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… | 33-10: The home 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 le…
FindingApr '26
Apr 17, 2026
27-01: During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCC…
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 10 children)
Points to verify
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