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Jones, Merlita

9139 84th Ter, Largo, FL 33777

License:
F06PI0450
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
6
License expiration:
July 6, 2027
Typical cost: $1,213 - $1,274 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,213 - $1,274/mo

Median daily rate: $56.00 - $58.80

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 18, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Jones, Merlita from May 17, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33777

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.9
Local median
0.9

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.23

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Attendance log showed that one child was not signed out on 5/15. In addition, the same child was present today, but not signed in. Another child was already signed out for today for 4:30 pm. Provider scratched out the time, so the parent could write in the actual time at pick up. Another child was picked up early for a dr appt but not signed out. Provider stated that the child will be returning. Provider wrote down the time the child was picked up. The provider stated that her corrective action plan is to review the attendance after children arrive and after they leave to ensure parents are completing the attendance correctly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
View official 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 form F-0030 (04/2018)
Correction / follow-up note
On the enrollment form for T.D. , there was no physician listed. Obtain the missing information for the child's enrollment form and submit proof to the License Board office the information has been completed and is now on file.
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the brochure was not distributed to parents during the month of April 2025].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Distracted Adult brochure will be distributed to all parents as required.
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was no longer current for the child(ren) enrolled.
Correction / follow-up note
The Immunization form for T.D. expired as of 4-30-25. Obtain an updated Immunization form for T.D. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled.
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 12 - Immunization Certificate: II.A.
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate.
Inspector notes
The fire extinguisher expired as of 1-31-25. The extinguisher was observed to have an updated tag of February 2025 . Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and retagged annually. The fire extinguisher expires 2-28-26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 27 - Fire Extinguisher: IV.A.
Official code
27-02
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Three children were present but only one child was marked on the attendance roster. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures daily attendance will be maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction status
Due by January 3, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [four parents did not receive the brochure in August or September 2023].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Flu brochure will be distributed to all parents as required by law.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [five parents did not receive the brochure in September 2023].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed to all parents as required by law.
Correction status
Due by December 27, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
The provider was unable to locate the daily attendance roster. Submit a Corrective Action Plan which ensures daily attendance will be maintained to account for all children in care.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01

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 walk me through your current process for tracking daily attendance and ensuring every child is signed in and out accurately?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that maintaining accurate daily attendance has been a recurring area of focus in recent inspection reports, including the most recent visit in May 2026.
Context
The provider noted in the May 2026 report that they plan to review attendance after arrivals and departures to ensure accuracy.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage your schedule for checking and updating safety equipment like fire extinguishers?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 identified a need to ensure the fire extinguisher had a current inspection certificate.
Context
This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for keeping track of when children's immunization records need to be updated?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from May 2025 indicate that an immunization form was found to be expired, and this question helps clarify how the center stays current on these health requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required enrollment information and parent brochures are kept up to date for every family?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections indicate that maintaining complete enrollment documentation and distributing required parent brochures has been a recurring topic.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication helps parents stay informed about how the center manages daily operations and ensures everyone is aligned on expectations.