Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 0.75
Miramar Family Child Care
2669 State Road 557, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
- License:
- F10PO0424
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 27, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Miramar Family Child Care from May 13, 2024 through May 18, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 10, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 9 local median in Polk County
Compared to 66 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.26
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024June 13, 2025December 18, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024June 13, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024June 13, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 13, 2024June 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- BGS does not show eligible for the owner under childcare; only under general. Owner must resubmit the BGS so that eligibility determination is shown under childcare. At that time, if eligible, the owner will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
- Report comments
- Neither the provider or family member have CPR/First Aid that meet the requirements of the Department. The provider must take an on- site instructed CPR/First Aid course. At that time the provider will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [the provider failed to have parents/guardians acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of September 2025.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to have parents/guardians acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of September 2025. The provider must make up the brochures missed to be brought current. Also, the provider is encouraged to also have parents/guardians acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the next month of April. The provider advised that she was confused on the date. The provider and specialist discussed in detail this standard at time of inspection as well as previous inspections regarding the timelines for compliance for the brochures. The provider did complete Influenza brochures in the mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a bottle stored in the kitchen not labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider confirmed that the bottle is provided from home and returned to the home daily. The provider advised the provider that bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled with the childs first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups are labeled with the childrens first and last names at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider did not maintain record of fire drills for a minimum of 12 months. The specialist observed fire drill record from December 2024 May 2025 posted in the home. The specialist asked the provider to review the previous fire drill record from 2024 and the provider replied she did not keep the record. The specialist reviewed the current months fire drill record for compliance at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the record for fire drills are maintained and on file for a minimum of 12 months. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental failed to complete the exposure plan training annually. The provider stated that she did not know that the training was every year. The provider was unsure if she completed the training again since last documented October 2023 and was not able to produce at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed and placed on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-11
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 provider failed to have parents/ guardians of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April 2025. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider failed to have parents/ guardians of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April 2025. The provider had one child enrolled in the month of April and that child had a brochure signed on file with enrollment information. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has parents acknowledge the brochure and place on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 6 enrolled childrens files. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family home failed to include their license number when advertising. 402.318 F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the advertising signs in the front of the home advertising the business near the driveway and in the grass in the front yard with no license number posted on the advertisement. TA was provided to ensure that the provider adds the license number to all advertisement by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Operator/Advertising
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not being adequately supervised in that [ a one year old child place in a high chair while conducting ratio and the provider stepped out of the room/space the children use to prepare lunch and the specialist observed the child was not strapped into the high chair using the safety belt.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6, G, H, I, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a one year old child place in a high chair while conducting ratio and the provider stepped out of the room/space the children use to prepare lunch and the specialist observed the child was not strapped into the high chair using the safety belt. The specialist advised the provider that while using any high hair, bouncer that offers safety belts the child must be strapped in and actively supervised. The provider immediately strapped the child into the high chair at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care are actively supervised while placed in high chairs, etc.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Supervision
- Official code
- 08-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not sanitary. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens mats and mat covers being stored in the restroom on a shelf over the toilet. The specialist advised the provider that mats and bedding used for childrens nap time can not be stored in the restroom. The specialist offered suggestions of where the mats can be stored outside of the restroom and asked the provider to move the mats. The provider placed the children's mats and bedding in individual trash bags and placed them outside the classroom on the steps in home near closest bedroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mats and childrens bedding are stored and maintain in a sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and snacks supplied were not age appropriate and posed a choking hazard. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, F.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children under the age of four being served whole grapes for lunch. The specialist asked the provider to cut the grapes into smaller pieces and reminded the provider that food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. Also, the specialist advised that whole foods similar in shape to whole grapes should not be served to children 4 and under to avoid choking hazard. Extra time is allotted to align due dates. TA was provided to ensure that the provider does not offer children in care food that is not appropriate for their age or si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens water bottles and sippy cups provided from home that were not labeled with the childrens first and last name. The specialist asked the provider to label the childrens bottles and sippy cups at time of inspection. The provider labeled all of the cups and sippy cups at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and sippy cups are labeled at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider failed to document monthly fire drills and place on file for Licensing to review. The provider stated that she has conducted fire drills monthly using her cell phone to sound an alarm but forgot to document the drills. The specialist advised the provider that monthly fire drills must be conducted and documented using the homes approved smoke detectors. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill at time of inspection and documented on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider is conducting monthly fire drills and documenting on file using the approved smoke detectors in the home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization record on the required form, DH Form 680 after being enrolled for more than 30 days. The child started at the home on 8/29/24. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental with an expired Immunization record that expired as of 8/27/24. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the children listed on the supplemental did not have medical physicals completed by a physician on file after being enrolled for more than 30 days. The provider had the parents sign and complete the medical form, DH (Form 3040 but failed to advise parents to have the form completed and signed by a physician within 30 days of enrollment in the home. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current medical physicals completed and sign and dated by a physician on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [ provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Influenza brochure in the appropriate months of either August or September 2024. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Influenza brochure in the appropriate months of either August or September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider makes up the brochures and has parents acknowledge the brochure and document on file by the due date for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 6 enrolled children's files.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-05
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 [provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure in the appropriate month of September 2024. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to have all parents of the enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure in the appropriate month of September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider makes up the brochures and has parents acknowledge the brochure and document on file by the due date for Licensing to review. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
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
Could you explain the current status of your background screening documentation and how you ensure all required checks are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that background screening documentation required clarification to confirm eligibility for childcare. This question helps confirm that the necessary steps have been taken to meet current requirements.
- Context
- Correction is due by 7/10/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring children are always actively supervised, especially during routine tasks like meal preparation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 noted a concern regarding active supervision when a child was left in a high chair without a safety belt while the provider was preparing lunch. Asking about this helps clarify how the center maintains constant supervision for all children in care.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep your CPR and first aid certifications current with the required on-site skills assessments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 indicate that the CPR training on file did not meet the requirement for an on-site instructor-based skills assessment. This question allows the provider to share how they ensure all staff training meets official standards.
- Context
- Correction is due by 7/10/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure everyone is prepared for emergencies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated concerns regarding the documentation and frequency of fire drills. This question helps parents understand the current practice for maintaining emergency preparedness records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the health and immunization records for children in your care to ensure everything stays current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 identified multiple instances where health or immunization records were missing or expired. Asking this helps clarify the center's current administrative process for tracking these important documents.
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