Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare
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.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
5500 Yates Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 60 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 R Bruce Wagner 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
- C10PO0545
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Address
- 5500 Yates Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18637011472
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 1, 2005
- License expires
- June 15, 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 · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingMay '23
May 30, 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 alarm sys…
FindingJun '23
Jun 14, 2023
04-01: Supervision of children in the [school age children] group was inadequate in that [inappropriate touch and interaction occurred]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments At the …
FindingMay '24
May 14, 2024
19-10: The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanOct '25
FindingFeb '26
Feb 9, 2026
34-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the provider signature & date and/or date provider and parent/guardian signed the form. ]. SACCF Handbook, Sec… | 36-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of th…
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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare
Is Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0545, 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 & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner 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 & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare care for?
- Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare is licensed for up to 60 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare, 4 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.
