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Jo-carswell Family Child Care Home

435 Jimmie Lou Ct, South Bay, FL 33493

License:
L15PB0008
Type:
Large Family Child Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:45AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
12
License expiration:
August 31, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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 inspectionMarch 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Jo-carswell Family Child Care Home from June 14, 2023 through March 13, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 16, 2026.

Child guidance 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
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33493

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.75

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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, a fire drill conducted during nap time was not availble for review. In addition, fire drills were not available for review from July 2025 - December 2025. Technical Assitance: A fire drill during nap time is required to be conducted and document. Fire drill logs must be maintained and available for review.
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.010, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4 through 7 and rule 65C-20.0 (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
27-01
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operator, employee, or designated substitute did not have pre-service training requirements completed within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. (Section 17.1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the School Readiness training was not available for the substitute U.P. T.A - All mandatory trainings are required to be completed by due dates.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) and (4), 65C-20.013(5) and (6), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) an (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
Official code
04-27
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A copy of the expulsion policy was not available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 8, number 3) Large Family [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, expulsion policies were not available for review for 5 children. See supplement for names. T.A - Signed expulsion policies are required for each child upon enrollment.
Correction status
Due by July 28, 2025
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 44 - Child Discipline/Compliance rule 65C-20.010(6), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(6), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17)
Official code
44-10
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The placement of [play structure ] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children in the area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed a play structure approximately 3ft 3 inches from the fence and a hummer riding toy approximately 1fT 8 inches from the play structure. The hummer is also 1 ft 5 inches from the fence. A copy of the Outdoor Playground Handbook was emailed during the last renewal inspection. Another copy emailed to the provider during the renewal inspection.
Correction status
Due by July 30, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Outdoor Time and Play Area Requirements rule 65C-20.010(1)(f)-(h) and rule 65C-20.013(11)(c), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(f)-(h) and rule 65C-20.013(11)( (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
Official code
11-14

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 your process for ensuring that all families receive and sign the required expulsion policy upon enrollment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that copies of the expulsion policy were not available for review for some children at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to verify that all staff and substitutes have completed their mandatory training requirements before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show a finding regarding the completion of pre-service training requirements for a substitute.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain your fire drill logs to ensure they are always up-to-date and ready for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that certain required fire drill documentation was not available for review.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you regularly assess your indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure equipment is spaced correctly for safety?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that equipment placement and emergency preparedness have been topics of discussion during past inspections.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing a clear communication routine helps families stay informed about their child's daily experiences and center operations.