Just 4 Kids Preschool Inc Phase II
MULBERRY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address209 E Canal St, Mulberry FL, 33860
CountyPOLK
Phone8634250012
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity94
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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209 E Canal St, Mulberry FL, 33860, MULBERRY, FL 33860
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 305/11/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the teachers tablet, and a separate piece of the tablet were on the diapering pad. Once acknowledged, the staff removed the tablet and wiped it down for sanitary purposes. Completed during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 79d2a247-eda1-423f-90d8-e61db85546e1)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 321/14/2026
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the large stationary equipment with two slides, at the bottom of the purple slid, under the infant swings and around the 4 seat bicycles.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the mulch only measured 2-4 inches under and around the large stationary equipment with two slides, at the bottom of the purple slide, under the infant swings and around the 4 seat bicycles. TA was provided that all stationary play equipment must have 6' in depth 6 ft and around. The provider will need to add more mulch before the due date. TRAINING Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report b40c064f-bc0f-449d-9945-11091eda00e2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 331/14/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-16)
All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental started 8/25/25 and has not completed the required SR training Health and Nutrition and Safety Practices. TA the staff should have completed the training in her first 90 days. Due: 2/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report b40c064f-bc0f-449d-9945-11091eda00e2)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 129/16/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded that the a/c vents in the two year old, the two and three year old class, and VPK A class had dust and 1-2 had visible rust. The facility has until the due date to have the vents cleaned, replaced, or painted. At that time they will return to compliance for that standard. Due: 10/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report 9de7215c-09a0-4107-9909-df2a8dbbf39e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 309/16/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-05)
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed and recorded that there was debris and mulch from outside under the changing pad in the two year old room. The staff in that room cleaned the area at the time of the inspection; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report 9de7215c-09a0-4107-9909-df2a8dbbf39e)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 255/21/2025
25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-07)
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few small refrigerator/freezer combos located in the classroom with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the infants classroom the thermometer read at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. The upstairs three year old classroom the thermometer read at 51 degrees Fahrenheit and the back three year old classroom in the second building the thermometer read at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The specialist and provider moved the thermometers to the back of the refrigerator in each classroom then checked them again and the thermometers did not change. The specialist noticed that some of the refrigerators temperature settings were set too high. The provider adjusted the temperature and also replaced the thermometers with new thermometers at time of inspection. All refrigerators were checked again and measured to below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometer showing a temperature reading no greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report dcedb23e-bd80-4cbe-96c7-ee2dd4c52cbc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 305/21/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-14)
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering procedures not posted in the infants classroom. The provider immediately posted up the procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations at all times where diapering takes place. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report dcedb23e-bd80-4cbe-96c7-ee2dd4c52cbc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 325/21/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [resilient surface of mulch on the providers playgrounds near the stationary equipment did not measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the resilient surface of mulch on the providers playgrounds near the stationary equipment did not measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. Specifically, on the older childrens playground near the swing set measured to 4 inches in depth. On the younger childrens playground near the swing set mulch measured to 4 inches as well as near the stationary yellow and black tractor and the green and red stairs and slide. The provider and specialist discussed adding barriers around the equipment to in close the mulch near stationary equipment. At time of inspection, the provider immediately raked mulch towards the equipment to reach 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment measures to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report dcedb23e-bd80-4cbe-96c7-ee2dd4c52cbc)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 335/21/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required DCF training course 5-hour Literacy within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 4/28/2024 but did not start 5-hour Literacy course until 5/26/2025 and has still not completed the course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour literacy course by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report dcedb23e-bd80-4cbe-96c7-ee2dd4c52cbc)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 429/13/2024
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, a child did not have a current physical examination record. The physical examination form expired 6/23/22. TA: The provider will need to receive from the parent a current physical examination record before the due date on the inspection. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 88 children enrolled and 31 their files were checked (VPK A-M). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report e1fd40b0-66ea-4e94-b1b6-1828c406c9a3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 449/13/2024
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection there were three staff that did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form for 2024. All three forms expired 9/5/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain a Current Child Abuse and neglect form for the three staff members before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were 14 staff and all their files were checked. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report e1fd40b0-66ea-4e94-b1b6-1828c406c9a3)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MULBERRY, POLK County
- Capacity: 94
- Type: Child Care Facility
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