Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.5
Dunia Fernandez Family Day Care Home
14300 Carver Dr, Miami, FL 33176
- License:
- F11MD0873
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- April 5, 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.
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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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Dunia Fernandez Family Day Care Home from April 5, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33176
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.46
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The license specialist observed bottles of alcohol within reach of children in the household. The provider removed the bottles at the time of inspection, resolving the issue. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-05
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- fire extinguisher 9/24 7.11 Fire Safety B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate specialist observed an expired fire extinguisher due date 11/3/25
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a child care personnel did not complete the preservice training requirements. T.A. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program.
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-11
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist observe children file does not have a current student health examination. T.A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of inspection, no enrollment information for a child in care in the children file. T.A. Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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
- Playground area, fence showing some pointe nails, provider fixed at presence of DCF staff. TA. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in Family Day Care Home and Large Family Childcare Home Handbook | P a g e 34 good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the home. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 18.4, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed operator and household member background screening expired. Technical assistance was given that a copy of all background screening clearance documents for the operator, household members, substitutes, and Large Family Child Care Home employees must be provided to the Department for inclusion in the official licensing file or in accordance with the appropriate local licensing agency requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of completion of the 3 clockhour Fundamentals of Child Care Home Rules course.) as evidenced by the Departments training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.2, A or B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed on the transcripts Facility Rules and Regulation not Family Rules and Regulation. Technical assistance was given that, the Departments six clock-hour Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination offered by the Department or its designated training representative prior to licensure and caring for children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a expired CPR/First Aid certificate. Technical assistance was that a have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
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
What steps does your home take to ensure that potentially hazardous items, such as household products or medications, are kept completely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from March 2026 noted an instance where items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the home maintains a secure environment for all children in care.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your daily routine for checking the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining a hazard-free environment has been a topic of discussion in past reports. Discussing the current maintenance process provides insight into how the provider ensures the safety of the play space.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the renewal process for staff background screenings and training certifications to ensure they remain current at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a need for updated background screening documentation. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to keep all staff credentials up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking the expiration dates of safety equipment like fire extinguishers to ensure they are always ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted an expired fire extinguisher. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the provider manages routine safety equipment maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health and enrollment documents for new children are collected and kept up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 highlighted a need for complete health and enrollment documentation. This question helps parents understand the provider's current administrative practices for maintaining accurate child records.
Related violations