Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.33
Waterston Large Family Child Care Home
7920 NW 185th St, Hialeah, FL 33015
- License:
- L11MD0244
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- December 29, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Waterston Large Family Child Care Home from June 21, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 25, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of December 25, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections on June 22, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33015
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.93
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023February 8, 2024November 25, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 16, 2024June 3, 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator, employee or substitutes First Aid training or CPR certification was no longer current. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C, 5.1.2, C and 5.3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During inspection it was observed by LS that the substitute (IL) did not have a current CPR/First Aid. Technical assistance was offered per LFCCH handbook " Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
- Inspector notes
- 3 of 8 enrolled children files (at random) were reviewed by LS to which 1 (DG) file was observed to have an expired student health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A
- Report comments
- Technical assistance, handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. Children are at a higher risk for contracting food-borne illness, as their bodies are in the process of growing, developing, and building adequate immune systems to fight illness. While some food -borne illnesses originate at farms or food manufacturing plants, the majority are the result of poor food handling practices. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food prep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 21-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.16
- Report comments
- Technical assistance, Child care personnel and children shall wash their hands with soap and running water, dry thoroughly, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves or while assisting others, and immediately after outdoor play. Situations or times that children and child care personnel must perform hand hygiene should be posted in all food preparation, diapering and toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 22-18
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [a form was signed since 6/20/2022]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Correction / follow-up note
- The owner has been in communication with parents concerning the form but there is no acknowledgement since there is no signature line on the form. Owner was advised to create a log with parents signature acknowledging the distracted adult form. Technical assistance, Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute for the employee, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of completion of the 3 clockhour Fundamentals of Child Care Home Rules course.) as evidenced by the Departments training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.2, A and B
- Report comments
- The substitute completed the training; however, she is pending the test. Due to limited testing dates in Dade County, more time was requested from the operator.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute for the employee, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of completion of the 3 clockhour Fundamentals of Child Care Home Rules course.) as evidenced by the Departments training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.2, A and B
- Report comments
- Substitutes for the Large Family Child Care Home Employee Who Work Less Than 40 Hours/Month Substitutes for the Large Family Child Care Employee who work less than 40 hours a month on average must complete: A. The Departments six clock-hour Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations training, as evidenced by successful completion of a competency-based examination offered by the Department or its designated training representative prior to licensure and caring for children. B. Substitutes who have successfully completed the three clock-hour Fundamentals of Child Care training or 30-clock-hour Family Child Care Home training are not required to complete the six clock-hour Fam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator, employee or substitutes First Aid training or CPR certification was no longer current. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C, 5.1.2, C and 5.3.1, B
- Report comments
- C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority. The substitute did not have a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-08
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 describe the process you use to ensure that parents receive and acknowledge the annual information regarding child safety in vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from May 2024 noted that documentation of this annual parent notification was not maintained. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all families receive this important safety information.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track staff and substitute certifications, such as CPR and First Aid, to ensure they remain current at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements, including CPR and First Aid certifications, have been a recurring topic in multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to keep these essential credentials up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for reviewing and updating children's health records to ensure all required medical examinations are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that health record documentation has been noted in past inspections. Learning about the center's tracking system helps parents understand how the provider stays organized with health requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage and communicate your weekly meal and snack menus to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center plans and shares nutritional information helps families know what to expect regarding their child's daily meals.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that hygiene and sanitation procedures are clearly posted and followed throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about sanitation practices provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all children.