Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.41
Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. #8
1034 NE 8th St Bldg 200, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD3086
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 225
- License expiration:
- February 27, 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 violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. #8 from February 17, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 23, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 28, 2026 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
1 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
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- 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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025May 26, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025May 26, 2026Inspection 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment was not provided.]. 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 stationary playground equipment was not provided a resilient surface a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the children file observed that not all children had on file a current Florida Certificate of immunization. T.A. 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 65C22.001(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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the children file notice that a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for all children. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that a ceiling in the children classroom have a various white squares edge lay-in ceiling tile with brown spot (water mark). T.A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed in the outdoor play area that a Tree roots coming out from the ground causing a trip hazard for the children in care. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [time of arrival,name and signature of the recipient,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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the Food Acceptance Log encountered that was incomplete. Food Acceptance Log complete at the time of the inspection including the Time, verification of the temperature by the recipient, Name and signature, 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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file notice that not all child care personnel have on file a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. 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 ( ) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which ___ ( how many files you looked at ) were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. OR- # new personnel added since the last inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [medication was not administered as needed, According to provider \"childs eczema was so bad that they were scratching so much that there was blood\", per medication log no medication had been administered to child despite the doctors written direction from 5/4/2024 to administer medication as needed and written direction on 7/11/2025 to administer medication twice a day as needed]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed no entry in medication log to reflect child was every given the medication they were prescribed based on doctors' orders. The doctors written direction from 5/4/2024 to administer medication as needed and written direction on 7/11/2025 to administer medication twice a day as needed. Fixed at the time of inspection when attention was drawn to the matter and recommendations on the health alert was discussed. Per provider staff will be receiving additional trainings. T.A. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-06
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the provider's fire inspection was expired. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the provider maintains a current and approved fire inspection. 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 inspe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 the process for ensuring medication is administered exactly according to a doctor's written instructions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection report indicate an instance where medication was not administered as directed by a physician. This question helps parents understand the current staff training and verification procedures in place to ensure all medical instructions are followed correctly.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where student health examinations or immunization forms were missing or expired. Asking this helps parents understand how the center tracks these important documents to ensure they remain up-to-date for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards and provides a safe environment for active play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 identified concerns regarding playground equipment surfaces and potential trip hazards in the outdoor area. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and inspection schedule for the play space.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with families regarding their child's daily routine and any specific needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives throughout the day. Understanding the center's approach to daily updates helps families know what to expect regarding information sharing.
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff members to ensure they are fully trained on safety protocols and reporting requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is a key component of a well-run facility. Learning about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center prepares its team to provide high-quality care and maintain a safe environment.