YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 46 and 68. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland FL, 33809
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 2:00PM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 195 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
2:00PM 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 YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care 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
- Food Served
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0217
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
- Address
- 6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland FL, 33809
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632679622
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 16, 1996
- License expires
- October 31, 2026
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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.
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
FindingNov '23
Nov 27, 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…
FindingOct '24
Oct 17, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At … | 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…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanOct '25
- 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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care
Is YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0217, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 16, 1996. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care 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 YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care care for?
- YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care is licensed for up to 195 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care, 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.
