Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Garden Grove Kidcare
WINTER HAVEN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4599 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
CountyPOLK
Phone8636865116
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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4599 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33884, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 214/30/2026
21. (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, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the cafeteria not tagged and serviced since February 2025. The provider advised that the fire inspector was on site to complete a fire inspection January 2026, but stated the fire inspector forgot to tag the extinguisher. The provider tried to reach out to notify the inspector. The provider will reach out again to ensure the fire extinguishers are tagged and serviced. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is tagged/serviced by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on_____4/27/2026______. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on_______9/10/2025_____and a weather drill conducted on 10/1/2025______. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on August 2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor. The provider was granted a variance, fire drill was conducted utilizing the facilitys approved fire system alarm, which is a smoke detector. FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-30. View official inspection document (report 97757467-293a-46d0-857d-0eb6b5de17cb)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 3812/9/2025
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). • Due: 1/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-09. View official inspection document (report 061bdb84-dcf6-46bc-97e5-f73a25906667)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WINTER HAVEN, POLK County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Child Care Facility
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