Carol's Smart Start Inc
16246 Alliance Ln, Spring Hill FL, 34610
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity12 children
Overview
About Us
Carol's Smart Start Inc is a large family child care home provider with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 12 children in Spring Hill, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hernando County for 16 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Carol's Smart Start Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
L06PA0015
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingJan '24
Jan 5, 2024
15-02: Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments Licensing Specialist observed that the large fort style climber has a bolt sticking out of the base of the fort…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 15, 2024
15-02: Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments An onsite reinspection was completed where Licensing Specialist observed the program's large fort style climber…
FindingMay '24
May 24, 2024
15-02: Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments 15-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was outdoor equipment that was not in goo… | 20-08: The operator did not have a current fire safety inspection and/ or documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, D Comments The corded p… | 32-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ the form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A and B Comments 32-2: During the inspection, Licensing Spe… | 33-02: The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 Comments 33-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed t…
FindingJun '25
Jun 16, 2025
15-02: Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Speci…
FindingApr '26
Apr 8, 2026
08-20: 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 … | 14-02: Indoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing specialist obs… | 14-04: A health and safety deficiency was observed in the indoor play area that poses a serious threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 He… | 15-01: Outdoor play areas were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the … | 28-01: During the licensure year, the operator failed to
FindingJun '26
Jun 25, 2026
Outdoor play areas had hazards, including litter and broken equipment.
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 12 children)
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