Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.45
Tenicia Matthews Family Day Care Home
1117 Caliente Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- License:
- F04DU1563
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 4:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- July 4, 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 inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Tenicia Matthews Family Day Care Home from June 21, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 19, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 24, 2025.
Three later inspections, from July 1, 2025 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 32211
Compared to 46 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.61
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide a documented agreement plan. 3.2 Substitute The operator must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute , 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. A. The substitutes information (including name, date of birth, telephone number, address, anticipated number of hours worked and whether or not this person substitutes for another home) must be provided on the CF-FSP Form 5133, Application for a License to Operate a Family Day Care Home, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-20.008(1), F.A.C. B. The written plan must be kept current and include the name, address, and tele ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the operator did not provide the LS with staff files for the operator nor the substitute. Per the operator she signed the documents via the online renewal application. Despite the LS sending a renewal reminder email on 4/28/25, to the operator with an attachment requesting to have all renewal documents available upon renewal inspection, as the Attestation of Good Moral Character form is not available to sign online at the time. 4.3 Background Screening Documents B. CF-FSP Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of ini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS requested the Background Screening for the 17-year-old juvenile household member. Per the provider the juvenile background screening was already completed. However, upon requesting the juvenile's background screening the LS determined the screening is unacceptable as the screening has expired on 6/4/25. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 2.1 Health and Safety DCF health and safety requirements are outlined below by provider type: A. Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C-22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C. B. License-exempt child care facilities must comply with Rule 65C-22.001( ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed supplies for a pet at the top of the operator's stair: a sleep area/container, blankets, and a food and water source. The LS asked the operator if she had a dog her response was "no". The LS then asked about the pet supplies and if the operator had a cat in which she replied "yes". Per the operator the cat stays upstairs. (No gate was present to prevent the animal from accessing the downstairs daycare area.) Per the provider parents are aware the animal is present. 7.1 Animal Vaccinations Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Ani ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Indoor play areas in the home were not clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed the childcare area(s) not clean and having leaked bagged trash present. 7.5 Indoor Play Areas A. Operators must promote developmentally appropriate active play for all children, including infants and toddlers, every day. B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. C. Strings and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck, such as those on toys and window coverings, shall not be accessible to children. D. Bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, and other open containers of water must be emptied immediately after use. The operator removed bagged trash ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Ls observed several hazards present: The walls in the child care area where chipping paint • The walls in the downstairs bathroom and on the door were also chipping paint • The floors were not clean, trash bags were not in containers • Cleaning supplies were left out in the open, and on the counters • A child was left sleeping in a bassinet. Allowing potential for harm as the child could awaken and fall/jump out of the bassinet • 7.5 Indoor Play Areas B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The provider must remove all present hazards by 6/24/25: Repa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-04
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. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the LS observed a child 2 years of age, sleeping in a baby bassinet. When asked if the child typically naps there the operator stated that today she just put her in the bassinet; typically, the child will sleep on a mat on the floor. LS observed the floor was not clean for a child to nap on the floor. However, due to the age and size of the child; the bassinet poses a safety hazard. 7.8 Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding A. A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The home did not have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings and play areas on a daily and/or weekly basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the LS was not provided a cleaning schedule per request. 7.10 Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing C. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition. The program must follow a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting toys, equipment, and furnishings. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Homes must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas. This schedule must include items to be cleaned, sanitized or disi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed 10 student files. When reviewing the student files the licensing specialist reviewed 1 student file that did not contain enrollment information for the child in care. 8.3 Enrollment Information B. Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A
- Report comments
- Provider states she has not had an operable corded telephone line. 7.12 Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone. B. At all times and appropriate for the activity, lighting in family day care homes must be sufficient enough to allow for safe movement and egress, and permit child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children in care. C. The home must have proper ventilation, and the temperature must be maintained between 65 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider has not done fire drills in the last 5 months since June 2023. 7.21 Fire Drills A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the homes smoke detectors(s) is/are activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the home. C. The smoke detector(s) must be operable at all times. D. A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff and household members remain up to date with their background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that a background screening for a household member had expired. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure everyone in the home remains compliant.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 6/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that all required personnel documentation, such as attestations of good moral character, is completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that certain personnel documentation was not completed at the time of the review. Asking about this process helps confirm that the provider now maintains all necessary paperwork for staff.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 6/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the steps you take to maintain a clean and hazard-free environment in your play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records from 2025 show findings related to facility maintenance and the presence of hazards. This question allows the provider to explain their current daily cleaning and safety routines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 6/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current policy regarding pets in the home and how do you ensure their vaccination records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 indicate that documentation for a pet's vaccination status was missing during an inspection. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages pet-related health requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 6/16/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that nap time environments are safe and appropriate for each child's age and needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of inappropriate sleeping equipment for a child. This question helps clarify the current practices used to ensure all children have safe, age-appropriate bedding.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 6/16/2026.
Related violations