Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.36
Maria E. Fernandez Family Day Care Home
10055 SW 50th Ter, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- F11MD0376
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- September 11, 2026
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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Maria E. Fernandez Family Day Care Home from March 10, 2023 through March 2, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 27, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 29, 2025.
Two later inspections on 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33165
Compared to 46 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.48
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the operator, and substitute did not have an updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the Child Abuse and Neglect Form is signed annually. The provider will need to complete a new Child Abuse and Neglect Form.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The provider will need to get the fire extinguisher retagged with a current certificate. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has an operable fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed two files for children that have been enrolled at the center for more than 30 days with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that 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/guar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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
Could you explain your process for ensuring that all required staff documentation, such as annual child abuse reporting forms, stays current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that the required annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms were not on file for the operator and substitute. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains mandatory staff paperwork.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on March 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and inspection schedule for your fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the fire extinguisher lacked a current certificate. Asking about this process allows parents to learn how the facility ensures emergency equipment remains ready and compliant.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on March 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking children's immunization records to ensure they remain up to date while in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2024 show that some children's immunization forms were expired. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for monitoring health records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on March 2, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident about how information is shared regarding their child's day and the center's operational updates.
General question
What training or background requirements do you have for any substitute caregivers who might assist in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the qualifications and vetting process for all adults present in the home provides parents with insight into the consistency and quality of care.