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Latest inspectionSeptember 2, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 2, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Alicia Fernandez Family Day Care Home from February 21, 2023 through September 2, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 27, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Three later inspections, from September 3, 2024 through September 2, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
5
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33634
Compared to 19 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.4
Local median
0
0.4This provider
0Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
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20%
Local median
0%
20%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
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20%
Local median
0%
20%This provider
0%Local median
Repeated topics
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0
Local average
0.11
0This provider
0.11Local average
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.
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 [2] children observed in care and their ages were [1 was one year old and 1 was two year old.]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 (Section 3.1)
Inspector notes
The person in charge was unscreened and can not be counted toward the ratio. The following ratios were observed during the walk through: 1 One-Year-Old. 1 Two-Year-Old. Owner arrived to the home childcare, the unscreened individual left, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. 1:2 1 One-Year-Old and 1 Two-Year-Old.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.2, C (Section 18.4)
Inspector notes
CCRC arrived at 7:37 am, CCRC observed MP in the home childcare taking care of two children. Individual called owner via phone owner informed CRC that she was at her children's school. Owner arrived and informed CCRC that the individual was her sister she was working on her hours to be her substitute and was scanned through public schools as she works there as custodian, owner did not have the school background screening on file. CCRC ask for the sisters information to check her background screening. CCRC took pictures of MP's Social Security number, first aid and CPR card and letter from Irwin Technical College showing that MP is enrolled in the childcare program. CCRC searc ... [truncated]
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 that only fully screened individuals are left alone with the children in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2023 show a finding regarding an unscreened individual being left with children. This question helps clarify the current procedures for staff and substitute screening.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily staffing to ensure that proper ratios are always maintained, especially during unexpected absences or transitions?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show a 2023 finding where a staff-to-child ratio issue occurred due to an unscreened individual being present. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the home maintains consistent coverage.
Context
The matter was corrected at the time of the inspection, and the provider has had clean inspections since.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there is a change in the daily routine or if a substitute caregiver is helping out?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication about who is caring for the children helps families feel confident in the daily supervision and staffing of the home.
General question
How do you handle staff training and onboarding to ensure everyone understands the safety and supervision requirements for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the provider prepares their team helps parents feel assured that all caregivers are well-versed in the home's safety standards.
General question
What steps do you take to verify the background and qualifications of any new staff or substitutes before they begin working with the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Verifying that all caregivers meet necessary background requirements is a fundamental part of maintaining a secure environment for children.