Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.41
- Local median
- 0.41
YMCA Of South Florida At West Homestead Elementary
1550 SW 6th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD2516
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- November 6, 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.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At West Homestead Elementary from March 14, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from April 3, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023October 23, 2025February 18, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 18, 2025February 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that a facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 maintained on fil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file observed that documentation of in-service training was not recorded on the In- service Training Record Log.T.A. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(i), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file noticed that not all personnel include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually.T.A. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF -FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file notice that not all child care personnel complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Time frame extended to complete the Training requirement due to lack of availability test dates. T.A. Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist notice that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 maintained on fil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the FSC was not able to confirm that any of the staff members had Pediatric CPR/First Aid due to lack of documentation. Technical assistance provided below: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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 requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and availa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
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
- Report comments
- 2 of 5 child care personnel failed to complete their 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 describe the process for ensuring that all required fire safety documentation is kept current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has had instances where proof of an annual fire inspection was not on file. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these important safety records to ensure they are always up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 2026-06-24.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members are consistently meeting their required in-service training hours each year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that documentation for required in-service training was missing from personnel records. Asking about the tracking process provides insight into how the center ensures all staff remain compliant with training standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 2026-06-24.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all new staff members complete their introductory training requirements within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training completion has been a repeated topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for managing staff onboarding and training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the administrative side of personnel files to ensure all required annual forms are signed and filed correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that an annual reporting form was missing from a personnel file during a recent inspection. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining organized and complete staff records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 2026-06-24.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in staff or classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is essential for a smooth experience. Understanding how the provider shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily environment.