Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.15
Rachel Lorenti Family Day Care Home
309 Cambridge Ct, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- License:
- F07SJ0122
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- March 7, 2027
Typical cost: $953 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns 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 inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Rachel Lorenti Family Day Care Home from March 6, 2024 through March 9, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of August 4, 2025.
Two later inspections, from August 4, 2025 through March 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32086
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A family day care home may provide care for a maximum of: 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. There were [8] children observed in care and their ages were [Mixed age group containing one infant and five year olds. ]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- When arriving, the licensing specialist observed a ratio of 8:1 with five-year-olds and one infant. To come back into compliance, the FDCH will maintain proper ratios. The Family Day Care Home handbook states: A family day care home shall be allowed to provide care for one of the following groups of children, which shall include household children under 13 years of age: (a) A maximum of four children from birth to 12 months of age. (b) A maximum of three children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. (c) A maximum of six preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. (d) A maximum of 10 children if no more than 5 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
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
- Report comments
- The fire drill record was missing several fire drills. To bring back into compliance, the director conducted a fire drill on site and will do two fire drills for the month of March. The Family Day Care Home states: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing specialist reviewed all 7 children's files. Children BM and BL were missing their dates of enrollment on their 5219 Child Care Application form. The director filled in the missing elements bringing this provider back into compliance. The Family Day Care Home Handbook states: 8.3 Enrollment Information A . The operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting the child into care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent that contains all the information required by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
How do you manage daily staffing levels to ensure you stay within the required child-to-adult ratios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 noted a finding regarding the number of children in care relative to the allowed capacity. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the home monitors group sizes throughout the day.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 9, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your process for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 indicated that some required fire drill records were missing at that time. This question helps parents understand the current system for ensuring emergency preparedness drills are conducted regularly.
- Context
- The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all enrollment paperwork is complete and up-to-date for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 noted that some enrollment forms were missing specific information. Asking about the current intake process helps parents understand how the home maintains accurate records.
- Context
- The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily routine and any developmental milestones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents stay informed about their child's experiences and progress while in care. Understanding the provider's preferred method of contact ensures that expectations for updates are aligned.
General question
What is your approach to handling transitions between different age groups or activities during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for maintaining a calm and supportive environment for children. Learning about these routines helps families understand how the home manages daily flow and supervision.