Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.79
Arnetha Francis-Johnson Family Day Care
195 NW 12th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
- License:
- L15PB0018
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
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 inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Arnetha Francis-Johnson Family Day Care from May 11, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of May 26, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33493
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- 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.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 22, 2024April 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Lighting in the home was not sufficient in that [the lightining in the day care room measured 13.1ftc]. (Section 9.1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the lighting in the day care room measured at 13.1 ftc The lighting in the living room area which is also used by the children measued at 48.9 ftc T.A - Sufficient lighting is required to provided adequate supervision of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire
- Official code
- 17-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the Child Care Application for Enrollment, CF-FSP 5219, or its equivalent form, for the child (ren). (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Health Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the enrollment forms were incomplete for -A. B - emergency medical authorization -H.M emergency medical authorization -Z. m - signed enrollment form, alternate nutrition contract, emergency medical authorization,) See supplement for names T.A - Enrollment forms must be completed in its entirety upon enrollment for all children enrolled. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information (65C-20.011(1)(b)(c) and s.
- Official code
- 33-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The permission slips were not maintained for a minimum of fifteen (15) months. (Section 7, number 3) Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a signed permission slip for field trips was not available for Z.M., A.B See suppliment for names. T.A - Upon enrollment, a signed field trip permission form is required for all children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 41 - Transportation & Supervision rule 65C-20.010(8), 65C-20.013(8), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(8), 65C-20.013(8), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable), Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 41-20
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parents or legal guardians were not provided written notification of the home's disciplinary policy. (Section 8, number 3) Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a signed discipline policy was not available for review for 2 children enrolled ( B.B.and Z.M) See supplement for names. T.A. A copy of the discipline policy must be provided to the parents upon enrollment to be signed and dated.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
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
- 44-03
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, signed expulsion policy was not available for 2 children enrolled ( B.B and Z.M) See supplement page for names. T.A A copy of the expulsion policy must be provided to the parents upon enrollment to be signed and dated.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parents or legal guardians were not provided written notification of the homes expulsion policy. (Section 8, number 3) Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- Expulsion policy not available for K.J See Supplement
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2024
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
- 44-08
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the process for ensuring all required enrollment documents, such as expulsion policies, are signed and on file for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that copies of the expulsion policy were not available for review at that time. This question helps clarify the current administrative practices for maintaining required enrollment documentation.
- Context
- Correction was due by 5/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of parent signatures for disciplinary policies to ensure they are always updated and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that providing written notification of disciplinary policies to parents has been a recurring topic in reports from 2024 and 2026. This question allows the provider to explain how they manage these important policy communications with families.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for maintaining field trip permission slips to ensure they are organized and available when needed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some permission slips were not maintained for the required duration. This question helps parents understand the center's current recordkeeping process for off-site activities.
- Context
- Correction was due by 5/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you assess the lighting in your play areas to ensure it remains sufficient for supervising the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted a finding regarding lighting levels in the daycare room. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility monitors its physical environment for the children's needs.
- Context
- Correction was due by 5/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all emergency contact and medical authorization forms are fully completed upon a child's enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 identified instances where enrollment forms were missing specific medical authorization details. This question provides insight into how the center ensures all vital health information is captured and verified.
- Context
- Correction was due by 5/26/2026.
Related violations