Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 29 and 50. 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.
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland FL, 33813
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 75 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 & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove 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
- C10PO0611
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Address
- 4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland FL, 33813
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636865116
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 20, 2007
- License expires
- July 10, 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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 14, 2023
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…
FindingMar '24
Mar 5, 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 three electrical outlets th… | 39-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were two teachers with 29 children outdoors. They had a head count sheet that documented the number of children outdoors in…
FindingMay '24
May 29, 2024
33-01: The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 15, number 1) Health Requirements [SR] Comm…
FindingNov '24
Nov 4, 2024
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…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 9, 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…
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove
Is Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0611, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 20, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove 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 & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove care for?
- Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove, 6 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.
