Kids Inc Hardee
132 S 10th Ave, Wauchula FL, 33873
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity34 children
Overview
About Us
Kids Inc Hardee is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 34 children in Wauchula, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hardee County for 7 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Kids Inc Hardee.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10HA0020
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 24, 2024
28-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments The staff…
FindingMay '24
May 23, 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 inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet cover … | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B … | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At… | 27-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [yellow, red, and blue stationary play equipment]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B, D, F, G (Secti… | 27-07: The ground cover or other protective surface unde
FindingSep '24
Sep 18, 2024
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…
FindingJan '25
Jan 22, 2025
37-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record K…
FindingMay '25
May 13, 2025
21-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 27-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pag… | 28-07: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments… | 34-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. SACCF Han…
FindingSep '25
Sep 18, 2025
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At th…
FindingJan '26
Jan 14, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 3 h… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comment…
FindingMay '26
May 6, 2026
14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]… | 37-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section…
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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