First United Methodist Christian School
HOMESTEAD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address622 N Krome Ave, Homestead FL, 33030
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052487992
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity195
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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622 N Krome Ave, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
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- Medium-High2
- Medium2
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 334/13/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file noticed that not all child care personnel complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. T.A. Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: 5/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report d1ed6e13-2a5b-4d9b-acff-610be557784f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 121/7/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments: Licensing Specialist observed in the classroom outlet missing the outlets covers. Per Provider, outlet cover has been put in back in place at the time of the inspection. T.A. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report d871df49-9894-4bf9-951b-52fb9f4363c5)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 451/7/2026
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Per Provider the Employee Contractor Roister has been fixed during the inspection. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report d871df49-9894-4bf9-951b-52fb9f4363c5)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 239/3/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Last fire drill was conducted on [08/26/2025], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [09/20/2024], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [12/06/2024], One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [01/15/2025], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [02/05/2025], One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on [12/06/2024]. Fire inspection 06/25/2024 EXPIRED. Fire extinguisher 05/2024 TAG SERVICE EXPIRED. Due: 1/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 3ba681b5-0397-4d2d-b256-d77b3e22f98d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 239/3/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely. T.A. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 3ba681b5-0397-4d2d-b256-d77b3e22f98d)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 195
- Type: Child Care Facility
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