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:
10
License expiration:
May 30, 2027
Typical cost: $910 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$910 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $42.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Duval County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Katherine McAlister Family Day Care Home from May 17, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 2, 2025.
Three later inspections, from April 30, 2025 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
8
2 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32257
Compared to 23 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.13
Local median
0.09
0.13This provider
0.09Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
0%
13%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
13%
Local median
9%
13%This provider
9%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.35
0This provider
0.35Local average
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.
Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S.
Inspector notes
The licensing specialist observed that the owner's background screening was expired. The substitute came to the house and oversaw home childcare. Specialist give technical assistant: Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five year re-screen is required for the operator, household members and substitutes. B. The five year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual reside ... [truncated]
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 all staff and household members stay current with their background screenings?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection report indicate that a background screening had expired. Asking about the current process helps families understand how the provider tracks these requirements to ensure they remain up to date.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 did not note any concerns.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with parents if there is a change in the daily routine or staffing?
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Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing changes helps parents stay informed and feel confident in the consistency of care provided to their children.
General question
What is your approach to supervising children during different types of activities throughout the day?
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Why ask this
Understanding the supervision strategy allows parents to see how the provider maintains a secure environment for children during both structured and unstructured time.
General question
How do you ensure that all substitute caregivers are fully integrated into your safety and care routines?
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Why ask this
Learning how the provider prepares substitutes helps parents understand how continuity of care and safety standards are maintained when the primary caregiver is unavailable.
General question
What steps do you take to keep your facility's records and training certifications organized and current?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Proactive record-keeping is a key part of running a professional program, and this question helps parents understand the provider's commitment to administrative diligence.