Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.23
Jenny Pena Large Family Child Care Home Corp
13220 SW 279th Ter, Homestead, FL 33032
- License:
- L11MD0103
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: 6:00AM to 6:30PM
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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.
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 inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Jenny Pena Large Family Child Care Home Corp from February 23, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 18, 2026.
Attendance accountability 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33032
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.28
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have a minimum of 270 square feet of usable outdoor play area on the property for the exclusive use of the children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, O (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that a space for the outdoor activity for the children in care was not set. At the time of the inspection the outdoor play area use for the children in care was utilized to parks the household member vehicles.T.A. All large family child care homes must have a minimum of 270 square feet of usable outdoor play area located on their property and which is used for the children attending or residing at the large family child care home, during operating hours.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-21
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4 A and B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed and reviewed attendance logs used by provider. Parents are meant to sign in and sign out their children. However, they are not doing it on a daily basis. Children in attendance were not signed in today. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-06
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 how you manage daily attendance logs to ensure every child is accounted for during drop-off and pick-up?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that daily attendance records were not consistently maintained. This question helps clarify the current process for tracking children to ensure accurate accountability.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring the outdoor play area remains clear and available for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 indicated that the designated outdoor play space was not available for exclusive use by the children. Asking about current practices helps confirm how the space is maintained for daily play.
- Context
- A later inspection on 3/19/2026 found no violations.
Related violations
General question
How do you balance the need for outdoor physical activity with the daily operational requirements of the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the provider structures outdoor time helps parents feel confident that children have consistent opportunities for physical activity and play.
General question
What is your communication process if there is a change in the daily routine or if an unexpected situation arises at the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication protocols help families stay informed about the daily environment and any adjustments to standard procedures.
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are consistently following safety and supervision protocols throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staff oversight and training provides insight into how the provider maintains a consistent and secure environment for all children in care.