Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 32. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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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.
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 75 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM 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 And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove 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
- C10PO0261
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Address
- 4599 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636865116
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 5, 2016
- License expires
- May 23, 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.
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingJan '23
Jan 13, 2023
37-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the ti…
FindingApr '23
Apr 21, 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 [walking around with a smoke detec…
FindingSep '23
Sep 8, 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 [August 2023]. SACCF Handbook, Sec… | 30-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. SACCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspectio… | 38-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments At the time of inspection, …
FindingJan '24
Jan 18, 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…
FindingApr '24
Apr 26, 2024
21-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the…
FindingDec '25
Dec 9, 2025
38-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of inspe…
FindingApr '26
Apr 30, 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…
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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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Questions parents ask about Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare
Is Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0261, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 5, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove 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 And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare care for?
- Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare, 7 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.
