Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 1
Chavez Family Day Care Home
4704 Freeman Ave, Bowling Green, FL 33834
- License:
- R10HA0509
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Registered
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 13, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Hardee County.
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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Chavez Family Day Care Home from June 7, 2024 through May 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
Background screening 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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 14 local median in Hardee County
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.62
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.
April 15, 2025May 19, 2025April 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the homes substitute did not have a written plan on file to include a completed CF-FSP Form 5133, Application for a License to Operate a Family Day Care Home, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-20.008(1), F.A.C. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the home must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute, 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis that includes: The substitutes information (including name, date of birth, telephone number, address, anticipated number of hours worked and whether or not this person substitutes for another home) must be provided on the CF-FSP Form 5133. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, H (Section 2.4.B.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the home did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. Technical assistance was given to the provider to develop a plan prior to the due date. The provider was reminded the plan must include reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The following types of incidents must be addressed: 1. Lost or missing child; 2. Suspected maltreatment of a child; 3. Injuries or illness requ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Emergency Information
- Official code
- 25-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing page 2 of the enrollment application or missing an enrollment date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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 [the brochure was expired.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Influenza brochure. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the brochure is to be distributed annually during the months of August or September.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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 [most of the brochures were signed in August.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child(ren) listed on the supplemental had documentation of receiving the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of August 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the brochure is to be distributed annually only during the months of April & September. Provider was reminded the brochure is due to be distributed this month. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute, 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 or B
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the substitute still has not completed/passed the Department's 6-hour rules and regulations course. Technical assistance as given to the provider to have the substitute test prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the homes roster through the Clearinghouse and observed only 1 person was listed on the roster. Technical support was given to the provider to update the roster to include all persons including household members & provider prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A substitute, 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 or B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the substitute did not complete the Department's 6-hour rules and regulations course. Technical assistance as given to the provider to have the substitute begin, finish and test prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1 and 3.2C Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the additional 2 new required pre-service classes that were required by June 30, 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the personnel start/complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-15
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 your current process for maintaining the required background screening roster for all household members and staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a need to update the roster to include all necessary individuals in the background screening system. This question helps confirm that the current roster is complete and accurately reflects everyone present in the home.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all substitute staff are fully prepared and have their required training documentation on file before they start working with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training requirements for substitutes have been a repeated topic during past visits. Asking this helps clarify the current process for verifying that all substitute personnel meet the necessary training standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining a written plan for substitute coverage in case of an emergency?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that a written plan for emergency substitute coverage was previously missing. This question allows the provider to describe how they now maintain this plan to ensure coverage is always available.
- Context
- Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the distribution of required health and safety brochures to parents to ensure they are provided at the correct times of the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that a recent inspection noted inconsistencies in the timing of distributing required safety information to families. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks these annual requirements.
- Context
- Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all enrollment forms are fully completed and kept up to date for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that some enrollment forms were missing required information. This question helps confirm the current practice for reviewing and maintaining complete documentation for each child.
Related violations