Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.12
Little Star Day Care Homestead
30384 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
- License:
- C11MD2473
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 87
- License expiration:
- October 16, 2026
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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Little Star Day Care Homestead from February 10, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 13, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Two later inspections, from February 13, 2026 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33033
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewing children file notice that the Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681) was not on file for all children in care. T.A. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 observed that not all children in the classroom was in the attendance roster. Per provider, the attendance roster was corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 2 Teachers 8 Children - Infant - One (1:4) 1 Teacher 12 Children - Two (1:11) 1 Teacher 12 Children - Three (1:15) 1 Teacher 10 Children - VPK (1:20) The licensing specialist observed 12 children in the two-year-old class with one teacher. This standard was brought back into compliance when the oldest child was moved to the three-year-old classroom. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children, and applies at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. FSC observed three infant cribs without a fitted sheet. Each crib had a blanket for a substitution which didn't fully fit the mattress. The provider explained that there were no extra fitted sheets due to the parents taking them and not returning them. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider tucked each blanket under the mattress to play the role of the fitted sheet. Technical Assistance was given in th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [no log for the day of 2/27/2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no food acceptance log or temperature log for 2/27/2023. Resolved by having Provider record temperature of the food and requesting food delivery log and filling out food acceptance log at time of inspection. Greater Miami catering CAT2326832 EXP 10/1/2023 If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learning activity provided by a child care program, such as a garden, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure all food intended for co ... [truncated]
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain your current process for maintaining daily attendance records to ensure every child is accounted for?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that some children were not included on the daily attendance roster at that time. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center ensures accurate record-keeping for all children in care.
- Context
- The provider corrected the attendance roster at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or when children move between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2024 noted a instance where the staff-to-child ratio was not met in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to monitor and adjust staffing levels to remain in compliance with state requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection by moving a child to another classroom, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all infant sleep areas meet safety standards, such as using properly fitted sheets?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2024 mention a finding regarding the use of appropriate bedding in infant cribs. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's current practices for maintaining safe and sanitary sleeping environments.
- Context
- The provider corrected the bedding issue during the inspection, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track required health documentation, such as immunization records, for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from October 2025 show that some required immunization documentation was not on file for all children. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current system for ensuring all health files are complete and up to date.
- Context
- The center was given a deadline of November 2025 to address this, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that food service logs are completed accurately every day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from February 2023 noted that a food acceptance log was missing for a specific day. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current administrative routines for documenting food safety.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in June 2026 did not note this issue.
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