Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.17
Valrine Cato Family Day Care Home
749 NW 44th St, Miami, FL 33127
- License:
- F11MD0052
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- January 4, 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
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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Valrine Cato Family Day Care Home from January 3, 2024 through June 3, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 33127
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.44
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.
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 [7] children observed in care and their ages were [1 year olds: 3 2 year olds:3 4 year olds: 1]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the FCCH out of capacity. This standard was brought into compliance once a mother came to pick up 2 of the children 2.2.1 Family Day Care Home C. A maximum of six preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. Ratio 1 year olds: 3 2 year olds: 3 4 year olds:1 School Age: 2 New Ratio 1 year olds: 3 2 year olds: 2 School Age: 1
- 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
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 your care consistently stays within your licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a finding regarding the number of children present in the home. This question helps clarify the current process for monitoring enrollment and daily attendance to maintain appropriate group sizes.
- Context
- The finding was 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 supports different developmental needs throughout the day. This provides insight into how the environment is structured for the children enrolled.
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's day and any changes in the program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for building a strong partnership between the home and the provider. This helps parents understand how they will receive updates about their child's progress and care.
General question
What training or experience do you have in early childhood development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the provider's background and professional development helps parents understand the expertise guiding the care environment. This information is useful for assessing the overall quality of the program.
General question
How do you handle transitions or new arrivals to ensure every child feels settled and comfortable?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A thoughtful approach to transitions helps children adjust to the daycare setting more easily. This question provides insight into the provider's methods for supporting children's emotional well-being during the day.