Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.7
- Local median
- 0.32
Merbouti-Banks Family Day Care Home
6118 SW 61st St, South Miami, FL 33143
- License:
- F11MD0929
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:45AM to 4:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- May 23, 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 inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Merbouti-Banks Family Day Care Home from May 22, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 5, 2023 and involved health or food records, with a due date of August 5, 2023.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from August 9, 2023 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33143
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.61
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.
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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 that substitute did not take the required exam to satisfy the rule and regulations training. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH handbook " 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 October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
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
- 1 of 7 enrolled children health examination file was observed by FSC to be expired. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH handbook " 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. B. The Student Health Examination shall be comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
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 that substitute did not take the required exam to satisfy the rule and regulations training. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH handbook " 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 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care homes play activities were not suitable to the (child)rens age and development and/or was inadequate for the number of children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, I
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed a large trampoline on play area was not age appropriate for the children in care, provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing access to trampoline. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH handbook "All homes must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. All playground equipment, if provided, shall be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe usage by the children."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [climbable toys, not limited to slides and a trampoline ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that climbable toys were not provided with a fall zone and pose a possible threat to children in care, provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing climbable objects from play area/removing access to climbable toys. Technical assistance was provided to provider per FDCH handbook " Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-16
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
- 1 of 7 enrolled children health examination file was observed by FSC to be expired. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH handbook " 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. B. The Student Health Examination shall be comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 of 7 enrolled children enrollment file to be not be completed. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by having parents complete enrollment application in its entirety. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH " 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 custod ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
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 tell me about your process for ensuring all child health records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that a child's health examination form was found to be expired. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that all staff and substitutes have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where a substitute had not completed the required training course. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current process for ensuring all personnel meet state training requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you evaluate the playground equipment to ensure it remains suitable and safe for the age groups currently in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that previous concerns were raised regarding the suitability of certain play equipment and fall zones. Asking about current maintenance practices helps parents understand how the center ensures outdoor play areas are appropriate for the children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage enrollment files to ensure all necessary information is collected and updated for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection show that some enrollment forms were incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining accurate and complete child records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any changes in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to stay informed about their child's daily experiences. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families feel more connected and confident in their choice of care.