Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0.23
Katy Day Care Inc
14401 SW 256th St, Homestead, FL 33032
- License:
- F11MD1145
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 19, 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
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 inspectionFebruary 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Katy Day Care Inc from February 15, 2023 through February 18, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 14, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 13, 2024.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from September 11, 2024 through February 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33032
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.28
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 17, 2023August 14, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
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
- LS observed the operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Please see supplemental. TA The operator, substitute, employee and/or volunteer must complete a CF-FSP 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., signed prior to initial licensure and annually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Playpens, floor mats, play yards, or cots were used for children sleeping in the normal night time cycle. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F
- Inspector notes
- LS observed Playpens, floor mats, play yards, or cots were used for children sleeping in the normal nighttime cycle. Children were sleeping in playpens and big kids were sleeping in cribs. TA Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. Floor mats must be at least one inch and covered with an impermeable surface. Bedding must be appropriate for the childs size.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation. Provider stated she disconnected the phone line. TA The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.16
- Inspector notes
- LS observed hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. TA Child care personnel and children shall wash their hands with soap and running water, dry thoroughly, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves or while assisting others, and immediately after outdoor play. Situations or times that children and child care personnel must perform hand hygiene should be posted in all food preparation, diapering and toileting areas. The operator, substitutes, employees, volunteers and children shall abide by the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(u), F.A.C. Copies of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-18
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [childrens file].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that children's file. Please see supplemental. TA Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- All 6 records in the system were reviewed of which 6 were updated for compliance. No new personnel or household members were added since the last inspection as per the director. Technical Assistance below: 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- FSC was unable to review new CPR and First Aid documentation for substitute. On-site documentation expired December 2022. Technical assistance was provided that 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 assessme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring all required staff and volunteer background screening forms are updated annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has had instances where required annual reporting forms for staff and volunteers were not on file. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices in place to maintain compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that a reliable, operable corded telephone is always available for emergency use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when an operable corded telephone was not available during operating hours. This question allows the provider to explain their current emergency communication readiness.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that hand hygiene procedures are clearly posted in all required areas, such as food preparation and diapering stations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that hand hygiene signage was previously missing from specific areas. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains its health and sanitation standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current sleep arrangements and how you determine the appropriate bedding for children of different ages?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding the type of bedding used for children during nap times. This question helps parents understand the current facility practices for safe and appropriate sleep environments.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff certifications, such as CPR and First Aid, to ensure they remain current at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted that certain staff training documentation was not current. This question helps parents understand the systems in place to ensure all staff members are properly trained and certified.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on February 18, 2026.
Related violations