Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 50 and 73. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
7001 State Road 653, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 100 children
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. @ Chain Of Lake 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
- C10PO0424
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Address
- 7001 State Road 653, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632162163
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 10, 2023
- License expires
- May 15, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
FindingDec '23
Dec 7, 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…
FindingApr '24
Apr 4, 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…
FindingAug '24
Aug 16, 2024
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 Comments At the time of the inspection, the facility failed…
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanJan '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.
Questions parents ask about Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare
Is Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0424, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 10, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
How many children can Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare care for?
- Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare is licensed for up to 100 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. @ Chain Of Lake KidCare, 3 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.
