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Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. #1

320 NW 2nd St, Homestead, FL 33030

License:
C11MD0400
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
120
License expiration:
July 3, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083 - $1,300/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 2, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. #1 from March 1, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030

Compared to 52 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.63

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewing the food service log observed that verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food was not recorded in the Food Service Log. Per Provider Food Service temperature was recorded in the Food Service Log at time of the inspection. T. A. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
Official code
27-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file observed that a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not signed annually for all the employees. Per provider, the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was updated at time of the inspection. T.A. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All 17 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 5 were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel were hired since the last inspe ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist notice that classroom does not have the daily attendance records for review for all children in care. Per Provider the attendance records for the children present in the classroom were corrected at time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file encountered that not all Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Per Provider, corrected at the time of the inspection.T.A. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
LS observed 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. Please see supplemental. Given more time due to teachers being out for the summer. TA Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annual ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 26, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The center did not complete emergency drills (inclement weather or lockdown). TA was given to the director ( Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for two years. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. No more than three fire drills may be substituted for during a 12 month period. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for two years.) Last fire drill was conducted on 2/21/2023, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 10/3/2022, One fire drill during nap ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 15, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-15
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed that all the personnel files did not have the staff starting date. TA was given to the director ( The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that daily attendance records for all children are consistently maintained and available for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that attendance records were not available for review at that time. Asking about current practices helps confirm how the center manages these important daily logs.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all required employment history checks are fully documented for new staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2023 noted that some employment history documentation was incomplete. This question helps parents understand the current hiring and recordkeeping process.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through the process for verifying food temperatures when meals are delivered to the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that the food acceptance log was incomplete regarding temperature verification. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures food safety protocols are followed daily.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How often does the center conduct and document emergency preparedness drills for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from March 2023 identified that certain emergency drills were not conducted while children were in care. Asking about the current drill schedule helps parents understand how the facility prepares for emergencies.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does your team keep track of annual training and documentation requirements for staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024, 2026, and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the annual signing of child abuse reporting forms for personnel. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages staff compliance.
Related violations