Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.36
- Local median
- 0.53
Laketha Welcome Family Day Care Home
2827 NE 24th Pl, Ocala, FL 34470
- License:
- F05MA0159
- 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, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- May 22, 2027
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Laketha Welcome Family Day Care Home from April 10, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 20, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34470
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 17, 2024October 8, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 9, 2025April 10, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 9, 2025April 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The log for children transported did not include the following required information: [ signature of second sweep if applicable]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- No second signature from 12/9/2025 - 4/10/2026 on transportation log. Insurance expires 10/7/2026, vehicle inspection was completed on 4/30/2025
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-10
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed alcohol were accessible to children as the cabinet in the dining room is not locked. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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
- Counselor observed that the indoor area of the home was observe while children were walking through. Counselor advised the Provider that the kitchen, dining and office area need cleaning and organized in that children were observed in those areas (outside tools).
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not safe and sanitary for the children to use in that [standing water]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, M (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed water in toys on the playground. All toys with water must be emptied immediately after the rain when weather permits. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. B. Tubs, buckets, and other open containers of water should be emptied immediately after use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ An applicable part of the record was not complete]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Page 1 of physical is not complete for child listed on supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver license 8/25/2026, physical completed on 5/1/2025, CPR / First Aid 1/14/2027 Insurance expires 10/7/2026, vehicle inspection completed on 5/30/2025 Provider has not completed the log since May 5, 2025. Counselor advised the Provider to complete the log from May 5, 2025, to 10/9/2025. Counselor advised the Provider to forward October log by November 2 and November log by December 2nd of 2025. 2.4.2 Transportation Log A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the home. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include each childs name, date, time of departure, time of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately following exposure to bodily fluids. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Day care room leading out the back door carpet need cleaning, keep toys organized to prevent tripping hazards. Technical assistance provided to keep rooms and kitchen organized.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 children listed on supplement missing immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-01
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
- 3 children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 child listed on supplement missing physical
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The Enrollment forms for the two (2) children listed on the supplemental did not include the date of enrollment. The Enrollment form for the one (1) child listed on the enrollment form did not have the date nor include the signature and date of the parent/guardian. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the date of enrollment for each child in care be included on the Enrollment Form and the signature and date of the parent/guardian. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The home used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During this inspection, Counselor observed one (1) Infant and Three (3) one year old children viewing media. Corrected at the time of inspection by Operator turning off the Tv's. Technical assistance provided to ensure that the use of electronic media for children under two years of age is not used. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider stated Weekend Care is not provided. Counselor Comments Inspection could not be created on site due to technical difficulties. Report reviewed with Operator and advised report ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Planned Activities (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 36-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The home used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. (Section 6, number 1) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Completed at time of inspection. During this inspection, Counselor observed 1 Infant and 2 one-year old children viewing cartoons via television. Operator removed the infant and 2 - 2-year-olds from the room. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments NONE Counselor Comments Due to technical difficulties, the inspection report could not be completed on-site. Report reviewed with Operator. Operator advised the report would be emailed for inspection. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Barbara Brinkley 04/17/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Laketha Welcome 04/17/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6206 Section 6 Planned Activities, Page 16)
- Official code
- 36-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement does not have a current immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 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
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
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
What steps are currently in place to ensure that all household items, such as cleaning supplies or personal items, are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted an instance where items were accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current storage practices and supervision routines used to maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process you use to maintain and verify transportation logs for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of transportation logs. This question allows the provider to describe how they have updated their record-keeping procedures to ensure compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple findings across recent inspections related to incomplete or expired health and immunization documentation. Understanding the current system for tracking these records helps families feel confident that all health requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting play areas and equipment to ensure they are clean and ready for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified a concern regarding the condition of outdoor play equipment. This question provides an opportunity to discuss the daily maintenance and cleaning schedule for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily activities and any changes to the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for families to understand how a center operates and how it handles daily routines. Learning about the provider's communication style helps parents determine if the center's approach aligns with their expectations for transparency.