Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1.14
Mary Harris Family Daycare Home
295 Carissa Dr, Pahokee, FL 33476
- License:
- F15PB0116
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue: 5:00AM to 5:00PM; 6:00PM to 2:00AM; Wed: 5:00AM to 5:00PM; 5:58PM to 2:00AM; Thu-Fri: 5:00AM to 5:00PM; 6:00PM to 2:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Mary Harris Family Daycare Home from June 13, 2024 through May 19, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 23, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of January 5, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through May 19, 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
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33476
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024May 30, 2025December 23, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 24, 2025December 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The wall in the [2nd daycare] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the second day care room the turquoise wall has peeling paint.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Wall and Ceiling (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 20-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Signs of current pest infestation were observed as evidenced by [Wasp in nest]. (Section 9, numbers 1 and 7) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 4 live wasp in nest located on the upper eave of the roof. TOILET/BATH FACILITY
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Vermin Control (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain a written record of monthly fire drills. There was no record that a fire drill had been conducted for the month(s) of [January]. (Section 13.2, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- 35-5: The Department reviewed the fire drill log, The month of February- December was documented/ completed but January 2025 was not documented on the log. December Fire Drill was conducted on 12/8/2025 at 9:30am including 2 adults and 3 children. The clearing time 30secs.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to maintain a written record of monthly fire drills. There was no record that a fire drill had been conducted for the month(s) of [February 2025 - April 2025]. (Section 13.2, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, documentation for fire drills conducted from February 2025- April 2025 were not available for review. A fire drill was conducted with the DOH present. 1 adult: 1 child. 46 seconds to clear.- Alternate route. T.A - Please be advised that a fire drill is to be conducted during nap time before the end of the licensure year. In addition, please conduct an emergency preparedness drill before the end of licensure year. Also, maintain documentation of all logs for review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
- Official code
- 35-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator failed to obtain written parental permission before a field trip. (Section 7, number 1) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Operator stated that she does walking trips to the park. Written parental permission for field trips were not available for review for all children enrolled. - See supplement for names. TA. Written authorization by the parents are required for field trips. The date, time and location of the fieldtrip must be posted in a conspicuous location at least one (1) day prior to the fieldtrip. For all field trips, a manifest shall be kept at the family child care home with a copy brought to the field trip. Such manifest shall include the names of the children, attending the field trip; current telephone numbers where parent(s) may be reached in the e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 38 - Field Trips (Article XVI) (Article XVI) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable), Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 38-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have complete enrollment information on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed an incomplete enrollment form for A.E. T.A - Please be advised that all enrollment forms must be completed in its entirety.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 51-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The home used a space heater/non-vented open flame heater.
- Inspector notes
- Observed an electrical space heater located in the daycare room accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Heating Requirements (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 17-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord to the [Tv/cable] was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the day care room cable cords/cords to tv were accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Lighting and Electrical (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 19-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sleeping equipment (cots, beds, cribs, playpens, mats) were not spaced a minimum of 18 inches between individual napping spaces. Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the children that were sleeping on the cots that did not have the minimum of 18 inches of sleeping space. The children were observed to be laying on cots that were less than 18 inches away from a space heater, sofa, large Television . The provider made correction by creating space for the children during nap time
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 29 - Bedding and Cribs (Article VIII.D)
- Official code
- 29-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A product was used while children were present that produced an irritating odor/toxic fume.
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the daycare room two small air fresheners stored on top of the Tv and also in the children restroom where soap holder is located.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 32-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no verification of level 2 clearance for a household member. Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- Observe the outside of the home on the righthand side there is unlocked shed. Inside of Shed was the provider son (AH). Per Mrs. Harris she was unaware that her son was living in the shed. Inside of the shed was two stoves, a bed , electronics , bicycles , lounge chair and a Tv. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file for each child enrolled. Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed Two children files with the initial (KC) and (KC) did not have 3040 Student Health exam available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A)
- Official code
- 52-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization on file for the child(ren) in care. Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization forms were not available for review for the two children (KC) and (KC).
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A)
- Official code
- 52-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [play structure] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children playing in the area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the play structure located approximately 3 ft .3 inches from the fence. Please be advised that the play structure must be a minimum of 6 feet from the fence. The Outdoor Home Playground handbook emailed to the provider.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G) (Article VIII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 31-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [play structure] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed resilient surfacing ( mulch) measured at approximately 4 1/2 inches. Please be advised that a minimum of 6 inches of mulch is required around and under all fall zones.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G) (Article VIII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 31-15
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 obtaining and documenting written parental permission for field trips?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that written parental permission for field trips was not available for review at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all household members are properly vetted and background-screened?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 noted a finding regarding the verification of background screening for a household member.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all areas accessible to children are kept free of potential hazards, such as accessible cords or toxic substances?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 identified concerns regarding the accessibility of certain items and substances in areas used by children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that fire drill logs are consistently maintained and documented each month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the documentation of fire drills has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/19/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you typically communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes in the facility's environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps families feel confident in the daily care and supervision provided to their children.