Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 38 and 63. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 94 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0546
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
- Address
- 2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636865116
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 1, 2005
- License expires
- June 14, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
FindingMay '23
May 26, 2023
21-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [using the approved fire system.].…
FindingMay '24
May 13, 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 the inspection, there were four electrical outlets on …
FindingMay '25
May 8, 2025
21-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [There was no recorded fire drills…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanMay '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare
Is Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0546, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 1, 2005. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare care for?
- Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare is licensed for up to 94 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
