Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.73
- Local median
- 0.41
St John's Episcopal Church Inc
145 NE 10th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD2060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- May 31, 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.
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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 inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for St John's Episcopal Church Inc from January 20, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 21, 2025April 27, 2026June 1, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 24, 2025April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Rust around the safety bars, and main frame square parts. Screws cover are missing causing a safety hazards. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the outdoor playground equipment observed that the equipment installed is not in good repair with rust around the safety bars, and main frame square parts. Screws covers are missing causing a safety hazards. T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The outdoor equipment have rust around the safety bars, main frame parts and screws cover are missing, ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an equipment in the outdoor playground not in good repair with screws cover missing, rust around the safety bars, and main frame parts. T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manuf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Do not have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment, and not have the minimum of 6 inches in depth that is required in the use zone.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that a outdoor playground use for the children in care, do not have a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment, and not have the minimum of 6 inches in depth that is required in the use zone. T.A. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a min ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file observed that personnel records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. T.A. 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file notice that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, there were no staff members with a current and CPR/First aid card. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that at least one staff member take to course to retrieve a new CPR/First aid card to include infant and adults. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3 A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Erika Diaz prints expired as of 11/07/2024
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the FSC found the fire inspection onsite to be expired as of 1/25/2024. Technical assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children files with expired immunization, please see supplemental for more details. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining and updating your employee background screening records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse. Asking about your current process helps families understand how you ensure all staff remain compliant with these important safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor playground equipment to ensure it stays in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment, including issues with rust and missing hardware. This question allows you to explain the steps you take to keep the play area safe and well-maintained for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff members are always current on their first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection indicated that the facility did not have a staff member with a valid first aid certificate present at that time. This question helps parents understand how you manage staff training schedules to ensure these requirements are always met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all personnel records are kept organized and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that personnel records were not maintained on-site for review. Understanding your current record-keeping practices helps parents feel confident that all staff documentation is managed correctly.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about your preferred methods for sharing updates helps parents understand how they will stay informed about their child's care.