Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.11
- Local median
- 0.06
Simmons Family Day Care Home LLC
2249 SE 43rd Ter, Gainesville, FL 32641
- License:
- F08AL0049
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- September 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,062 - $1,222 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,062 - $1,222/mo
Median daily rate: $49.00 - $56.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua 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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Simmons Family Day Care Home LLC from February 20, 2023 through March 2, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Four later inspections, from August 27, 2024 through March 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32641
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 6%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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
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 [Based on attendance logs of March & April 2024, the operator was over-ratio and/or over-capacity. There were 11 children. ] children observed in care and their ages were [between the ages of 1- to 8-year-olds]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 Licensed Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on attendance logs of March & April 2024, the operator was over-ratio and/or over-capacity. 11 children observed in care and their ages were between 1- to 8-year-olds. **Technical Assistance** 2.2.1 Family Day Care Home A family day care home may 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 are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 attendance to ensure the number of children in care always stays within your licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted a finding regarding the number of children in care exceeding the licensed capacity. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the provider monitors enrollment and daily attendance to maintain appropriate group sizes.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical daily routine for children in your care, and how do you balance activities for different age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents see how the provider organizes time and activities for children of varying ages. This provides insight into how the environment is structured to support engagement throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any changes to your daily operations or policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels are essential for parents to stay informed about their child's care. Learning about the provider's standard communication methods helps families understand how they will receive updates and important information.
General question
What training or experience does your staff have in supervising mixed-age groups of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff experience with different age groups is a key factor in how well a provider manages a diverse classroom. This question helps parents feel confident in the team's ability to meet the developmental needs of every child present.
General question
Could you describe the process for how you track children during transitions, such as moving from indoor to outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Supervision during transitions is an important part of maintaining a secure environment. Discussing these procedures gives parents a better understanding of the steps taken to keep track of children as they move between different areas of the facility.