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Magers Large Family Child Care Home

16985 SW 144th Ct, Miami, FL 33177

License:
L11MD0025
Type:
Large Family Child Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
12
License expiration:
August 28, 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.

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Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 18, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Magers Large Family Child Care Home from February 23, 2023 through February 17, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33177

Compared to 40 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [13] children observed in care and their ages were [(5) 12-23 months (2) 24-29 months (6) 31-52 months]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2
Report comments
At the time of visit, 13 children were present. 1 child (18 months was picked up) which brought the operator back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/Ratio
Official code
01-01
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [5] children observed in care and their ages were [12-18 months]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2
Report comments
2 staff, 12 children- mixed agesOne- 5Two- 3Three- 3Four- 1
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/Ratio
Official code
01-01

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

Can you describe how you manage daily child-to-staff ratios to ensure you stay within your licensed capacity?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from February 2026 show an instance where the number of children present exceeded the licensed capacity. This question helps clarify the current process for monitoring attendance and maintaining appropriate ratios.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Since this topic has appeared in recent reports, what changes have you implemented to ensure consistent compliance with capacity requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that capacity-related topics were noted in two separate visits in February 2026. Asking about changes helps families understand the current operational practices regarding group sizes.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with parents if there are any temporary changes to the daily routine or staffing levels?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication about daily operations helps parents feel informed and comfortable with the care environment. Knowing how the center handles updates ensures families stay connected to their child's daily experience.
General question

What is your process for tracking the ages of children in your care to ensure you always meet the specific requirements for mixed-age groups?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the provider tracks age-based requirements helps parents see how the center manages the specific needs of infants and toddlers. This ensures that supervision remains consistent as children grow.
General question

How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on the center's policies regarding child supervision and capacity limits?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Staff training is a key part of maintaining a consistent and supportive environment for children. This question helps parents understand how the center prepares its team to follow established safety and operational procedures.