Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.87
- Local median
- 0.58
Horent M Kennedy Family Day Care Home
101 NE 210th St, Miami, FL 33179
- License:
- F11MD0011
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- February 6, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade 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 inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Horent M Kennedy Family Day Care Home from February 6, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 25, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 15, 2024.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Seven later inspections, from June 27, 2024 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33179
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.3
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
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed Fire Drill log was not updated and was missing fire drills since February 2024- June 2024. TA was given refencing CCF Handbook, 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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 Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 1/2 of the children files, and one was expired. TA was given refencing CCF Provider, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C,DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
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
- Inspector notes
- Observed 1/2 of the children files, and one was expired. TA was given to provider refencing the CCF Handbook, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
- Inspector notes
- Employee roaster was observed by FSC to not have been completed by provider. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH ""The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home."
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- In front of the Provider house, the driveway gravel is broken containing mini rocks, and uneven ground which makes it unsafe for the kids to ride their tricycles/bikes nor play in the front of the house. The front of the home is not properly fenced and should not be utilized for outdoor activities at this time. For the back of the house: Toys have mold/standing water, debris and floor tiles within outdoor "play area". The roof drain is not in good repair, it is leaning and leaking water. Provider has a wooden gate with a missing panel located in the rear play area. Technical Assistance: was given to Provider: "A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 1 personal files to be not in compliance. Provider did not conduct rescreening in a timely manner. TA was given to Provider per Florida Statue. "Childcare personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years residing with the operator in the family day care home. Members of the operators family, or persons residing with the operator, who are between the ages of 12 years and 18 years shall not be required t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. (Section 18.4, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed two personal files to be not in compliance. Provider did not conduct rescreening in a timely manner. TA was given to Provider per Florida Statue. "(3) Childcare personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years residing with the operator in the family day care home. Members of the operators family, or persons residing with the operator, who are between the ages of 12 years and 18 years shall not be requ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
- Inspector notes
- The licensing authority observed at the time of the inspection that the current employee roster in the clearinghouse is not up to date. Technical Assistance was provided: "The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home."
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 9, number 1),(Section 9.7, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- In front of the Provider house, the driveway gravel is broken containing mini rocks, and uneven ground which makes it unsafe for the kids to ride their tricycles/bikes nor play in the front of the house. The front of the home is not properly fenced and should not be utilized for outdoor activities at this time. For the back of the house: Toys have mold/standing water, debris and floor tiles within outdoor "play area". The roof drain is not in good repair, it is leaning and leaking water. Provider has a wooden gate with a missing panel located in the rear play area. Technical Assistance: was given to Provider: "A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 9.8, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that gate leading to the back of the home (side gate) is not at ground level. Technical Assistance was given to Provider: "F. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals."
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The homes refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. FDCH/ LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that the provider did not have the appropriate thermometer in the fridge nor freezer. Technical Assistance was provided: "D. Refrigerators/freezers must have accurate food grade thermometers designed to measure cold storage temperature and these must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food sampl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-11
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 (Section 16.4, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Authority observed sippy cups were unlabeled, missing the first and last name for every child. Technical Assistance was given to Provider: "G. All bottles and sippy cups prepared and used continuously throughout the day shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name. This does not limit any type of identification system in addition to names. Sippy cups or bottles brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily."
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
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
- Licensing Authority reviewed: 4 of 4 Childrens enrollment/health records. 3 out of 4 immunization records are expired. Technical Assistance was given to Provider: "A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardia ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that all staff and household members are properly listed and updated in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that in past inspections, there were findings related to maintaining a current employee and contractor roster for background screening purposes.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the schedule for recurring background screenings to ensure everyone remains compliant over time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the completion of background screenings within the required five-year timeframe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that there were past findings where some student health and immunization forms were found to be expired.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/24/2026 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you schedule and document your monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that the documentation for monthly fire drills was not fully up to date at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/24/2026 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and needs, such as labeling personal items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing daily routines helps parents understand how the provider maintains organization and ensures that each child's individual belongings are properly managed.