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Davis Family Day Care Home

511 Lamar Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

License:
F05HE0067
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $823 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$823/mo

Median daily rate: $38.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando 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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Davis Family Day Care Home from May 22, 2023 through May 28, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 5, 2026.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34601

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2.53

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Fire extinguisher expired on 12/2025. Provider is taking it to be reinspected.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B Licensed Family [SR]
Report comments
The child was secured with a seat belt restraint. The provider reported that the parent did not leave a booster seat for the child. As a result, the child was placed in a seat belt rather than a booster seat, as shown in the photo
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
Official code
03-05
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A permission and transportation release form, signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian, for planned and/or unplanned activities occurring off the family day care home property was not on file for the child(ren). FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, H Licensed Family [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance provided that if provider wanted to add transportation to licensing a permission slip must be filled out and kept on file in order to transport children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
Official code
03-14
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Medium concern: Health or food records
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]
Report comments
Pet vaccination expired on 6/12/2024 for pet name Chanel.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement immunization expired on 11/16/2024.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2024
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Emergency information/telephone numbers were not posted on or near all telephones in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A (Section 14, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Emergency information/telephone numbers were not posted. TA: Emergency information/telephone numbers need to be posted at all times.
Correction status
Due by June 5, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Emergency Information
Official code
25-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 13.1, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider's fire extinguisher was not up to date. The fire extinguisher expired in June 2022. Provider will need to have the fire extinguisher inspected. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the fire extinguisher has a current certificate at all times.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 18.2, number 2) Children's Records [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have updated immunization records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that children have updated immunization records within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will need to get updated immunization records for the children listed on the confidential page.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the children listed on the confidential page did not have updated health records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that children have updated health records within 30 days of enrollment. Provider will need to get updated health records for the children listed on the confidential page.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
Official code
32-02
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) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider did not have a writing plan for the substitute. Technical assistance provided ensuring that there is a writing plan for the substitute in case of a temporary/emergency basis. Completed at time of inspection. The provider completed a written plan for the substitute.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
Official code
05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
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 9, number 10) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that the provider had two puppies in the home with no current vaccinations. The provider will need to get up-to-date vaccinations for both puppies. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider keeps updated vaccination records for the puppies.
Correction status
Due by June 22, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
Official code
09-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider to not have electrical outlet covers. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has electrical outlet covers in all outlets while children are in care. The provider will need to place outlet covers in the outlets.
Correction status
Due by June 22, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
Official code
13-06

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 process for ensuring all children are properly secured in age-appropriate restraints during transportation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection note a concern regarding the use of seat belts instead of required booster seats during transport. This question helps clarify current safety protocols for vehicle travel.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to verify that all required transportation permission slips are signed and kept on file before a child is transported?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified that a signed transportation release form was missing for a child. This question helps confirm that your current recordkeeping process ensures all necessary authorizations are in place.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle daily safety checks to ensure that areas accessible to children are free of potential hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding electrical outlet covers. This question helps parents understand your routine for monitoring the environment to keep it safe for children.
Context
The issue was corrected following the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the maintenance and certification schedule for your fire safety equipment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that fire extinguisher certification has been a topic of concern in multiple reports, including a 2026 finding. This question helps parents understand how you track equipment maintenance to ensure everything remains current.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on 5/28/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain your system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that keeping health and immunization documentation current has been a recurring topic in past inspections. This question helps families understand how you stay organized with these important records.
Related violations