Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.5
Alvarez Large Family Day Care Home
310 NW 44th Ave, Miami, FL 33126
- License:
- L11MD0297
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- November 17, 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 inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Alvarez Large Family Day Care Home from May 18, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 5, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from May 6, 2025 through April 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33126
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.83
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 20, 2024November 5, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [was not updated for the month of September 2024 in person or online]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed that 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 [ was not updated for the month of September 2024 in person or online.]. This was resolved with the provider via email the day of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home's posted emergency information did not include the following: [ 911/emergency services, ambulance phone number, Fire Department phone number, police phone number, Poison Control Center phone number, Florida Abuse Hotline, County Public Health Unit phone number, the home's address, directions to the home, including major intersections and local landmarks]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- vavb
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 26 - Emergency Information
- Official code
- 26-01
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
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed that one of the Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-02
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [not on file or online for the inspector to see during the inspection in person.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed that the home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [ not on file or online for the inspector to see during the inspection in person.]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the annually, during the months of August and September, the home must provide parents/guardians with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Departm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-05
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 [not on file for the month of April]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed that 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 [ not on file for the month of April]. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
No recorded violations in this 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 [two-four years old]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- SC observed there were 13 children in the facility when the capacity is 12, provider said one child was her granddaughter, she arranged to take her granddaughter to a family members house during the inspection so she could fall into compliance. According to the FDCH/LFCCH handbook: A large family childcare home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. B. A maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 children under 24 months of age.
- 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
How do you ensure that all required safety information and health notices are consistently shared with parents throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that in past inspections, the center did not always have documentation on file confirming that parents received required safety information, such as notices regarding child safety in vehicles or influenza awareness. This question helps confirm the current process for maintaining these records.
- Context
- The most recent inspection in November 2024 noted this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance and ensure the number of children in care always stays within the licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted a time when more children were present than the licensed capacity allowed. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors group sizes and maintains compliance with capacity limits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for keeping children's health records and physical examination forms up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted an instance where a child's health examination form was not current. Asking about this process helps ensure the center has a reliable system for tracking when these documents need to be renewed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that emergency contact information and location details are always clearly posted for staff and visitors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2024 indicated that some required emergency information was missing from the posted notices. This question helps clarify how the center verifies that all essential emergency details remain visible and complete.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for families to feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding the center's preferred methods for sharing updates helps ensure parents stay informed about their child's environment.