Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Lake Alfred Kidcare
550 E Cummings St, Lake Alfred FL, 33850
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity50 children
Overview
About Us
Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Lake Alfred Kidcare is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 50 children in Lake Alfred, Florida. The program has served Lake Alfred families for over 21 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
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 Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Lake Alfred Kidcare.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0541
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7
FindingFeb '23
Feb 9, 2023
{"kind":"clean","note":"No violation language detected in report."}
FindingSep '23
Sep 25, 2023
30-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. SACCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspectio…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 6, 2024
15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider failed… | 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… | 27-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the yellow climbing frame outdoors on the children's playground had 2-5 inches of mulch] was not maintained. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Se…
FindingMay '24
May 7, 2024
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys main … | 36-10: 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 an…
FindingJan '25
Jan 29, 2025
28-03: 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 Comments A… | 28-12: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with … | 36-10: 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 an…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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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