Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.27
- Local median
- 1.14
Cartesia Jones Family Child Care Home
1599 N Baines Ter, Pahokee, FL 33476
- License:
- F15PB0164
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 5
- License expiration:
- October 31, 2026
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 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Cartesia Jones Family Child Care Home from February 10, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33476
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- 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.
September 19, 2023September 18, 2024April 30, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023September 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill during naptime as required.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed that a nap time fire drill was not conducted during the licensure year ( November 1, 2024- October 31, 2025) Technical assitance: A nap time drill must be conducted before the expiration of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 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
- 35-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and rocking toys] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a slide set on the out door play area. The protective surface under the slide was artificial turf. The artificial turf was placed directly on the ground without any padding. Observed 4 blue riding toys on a black mat. The mat was place on the dirt without any resilient surfacing. Please be advised that resilient surfacing is required under and around all fall zones. Refer to Outdoor Playground Handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training for the operator was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6207, In-service Training Record School Readiness Program, or on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record for providers licensed and/or regulated by DCF. (Section 17.6, numbers 5 and 6) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- In service training record not available for the Operator and Substitute for fiscal year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
- Official code
- 50-15
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a written agreement signed by the parent and operator for children whose parents furnish meals and snacks.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the alternate nutrition contract for D.L not signed. The parent came to the FCCH and signed the document at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 51-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file for each child enrolled. (Section 18.2, number 1) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Student Health Examination not available for D.L and D.L.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- 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. (Section 18.2, number 5) Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed an expired immunization record for: J.M - expiration date 7/15/2024 D.L - expiration date 8/30/2024
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. (Section 9.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The base of the fence on the East side of the playground was not at ground level.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Fenced Areas (Article VIII.C) (Article VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 21-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [slide]. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- Resilient surfacing was not available for the slide located in the outdoor play area. The outdoor play ground hand book was emailed to the provider.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
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
- 31-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The last serviced date : 8/2022
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
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
- 35-14
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- A current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for the Operator - C.J
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- A current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for substitute L.J. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- The TB Risk Assessment Completed box was checked "No" for C.J.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
- Report comments
- A current medical examination for the operator C.J. not available.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- A current Child Abuse and Neglect form not available for C.J. and L.J
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through your process for ensuring that all required background screening documentation is kept up to date for yourself and any substitutes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that certain background screening and attestation forms were previously missing from personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your schedule to ensure that all required fire drills, including those during naptime, are conducted on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that a required naptime fire drill was missed during a previous licensure year.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 21, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking the outdoor play area to ensure that all equipment and ground surfaces meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and surfacing in the outdoor play area have been noted as a topic of concern in multiple reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of children's health records, such as immunization certificates and physical exams, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining current health and immunization documentation has been a recurring topic in past inspections.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily communication style with parents regarding their child's needs and any necessary paperwork?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider communicates helps parents feel confident that important enrollment and health documentation will be handled collaboratively.