Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Sleepy Hill Kid Care
LAKELAND, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland FL, 33810
CountyPOLK
Phone8638156927
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity40
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland FL, 33810, LAKELAND, FL 33810
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/13/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 212/13/2025
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in December 2023. The facility has 5 extinguishers total. 4 of the extinguishers are located in the cafeteria and another near the "office" door. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/30/25 and an emergency preparedness drill (weather) was conducted on 10/28/24. No lockdown drill has been conducted yet this licensing year. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report efddbf9c-71ca-4a4d-98db-63b482f0d6d7)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 372/13/2025
37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (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 Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 8 staff files and found to be in compliance. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure when staff are transferred to another location and the file is sent with the staff, that the employment date is updated on the 5131 form to indicate the start date at the new location. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report efddbf9c-71ca-4a4d-98db-63b482f0d6d7)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 359/20/2024
35. Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (35-18)
Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of medication administration education. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel at the facility did not have documented training on a childs medication; Epipen on file to be able to administer medication as needed. TA was provided to ensure that written documentation is on file for child care personnel administering medication. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed 11 children's files of the 33 children enrolled at the facility. (N-Z by last name) 36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-20. View official inspection document (report a8e3cd34-f135-48ee-8bf5-e2e3ffb1345a)
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
$1,024/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Child Care Facility
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