Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.3
- Local median
- 0.25
Marlenes Family Day Care Home
2728 54th St SW, Naples, FL 34116
- License:
- F20CO0096
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 21, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Collier 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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Marlenes Family Day Care Home from July 28, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34116
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.55
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.
May 8, 2024November 8, 2024May 18, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 8, 2024November 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire extinguisher was tagged 11/2024 and its past due. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. This was corrected prior submitting this inspection thus this has been completed. The fire extinguisher certifications are now valid until 5/27
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A
- Report comments
- The child named on the notes did not have a physical exam. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7) (q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
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
- 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
- The son of the operator who was living at the home at the time of the inspection did not have backscreening. It was explaining that household members must have background screening. Licensing provided technical assistance and email the instructions to complete the screening.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
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
- Report comments
- The operator and the substitute did not have have a current abuse and neglect form. Licensing emailed the forms and provided technical assistance explaining, this forms must be current and is valid for a year.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1
- Report comments
- The operator did not complete the 10 hour yearly in-service. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 10 hours of annual in- service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. To complete your training go to DCF training website. Please look at the counselor comments on the last page, with suggestion for free classes and the website information. Once completed email them to licensing with the transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Report comments
- The smoke detector did not work. The operator obtained a new smoke detector before the submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. Licensing provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Report comments
- The home had a fire extinguisher but did not have a current certificate. Licensing provided technical assistance, explaining that fire extinguishers must have a current certificate. The operator got the fire extinguisher certified during this inspection, so it was resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A
- Inspector notes
- The operator failed to conduct fire drills and did not have a fire drill record. Licensing observed a fire today, 1 staff and 3 children. Licensing provided the log and explained how to fill out, also explained was that fire drill must be completed monthly with the approved fire alarm system and fill out the log., thus this was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
- Report comments
- The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form, and this is valid for two years from the date the exam was signed by the doctor.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- The fence or barrier, separating the home from the swimming pool, did not meet the minimum requirement of four (4) feet in height, in the absence of an operable pool alarm. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A
- Report comments
- The swimming pool does not have an alarm or a fence. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A All in-ground swimming pools and above-ground swimming pools more than one-foot deep shall have either a fence or barrier on all four sides, at a minimum of four feet in height, separating the home from the swimming pool, or a pool alarm that is operable at all times when children are in care. The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb up the barrier.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Swimming Pools
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Report comments
- The smoke detector did not work. Licensing provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B
- Report comments
- All 5 children were missing registrations and food-related activities forms. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all adults living in the home have up-to-date background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show a finding regarding missing background screening documentation for a household member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the home manages these requirements for all adults on the premises.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain the required annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms for all staff and substitutes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that these specific forms were not current for the operator and substitute. This question allows the provider to explain the system they use to ensure these documents are updated annually.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking that fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are fully operational and have current certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment readiness, specifically regarding fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, has been a topic of concern in multiple reports between 2024 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule for these safety devices.
- Context
- The most recent instance of this concern was corrected at the time of the May 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of child health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records indicate that keeping up-to-date health examinations and immunization forms has been a repeated topic in past inspections. Asking about the current tracking process provides insight into how the provider ensures these important files stay compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required monthly fire drills are conducted and properly documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show a finding where fire drills were not documented as required. This question helps parents understand the current practice for performing and recording these drills to keep children prepared.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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