YMCA Of South Florida At Laura C. Saunders ES

HOMESTEAD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity57
HoursMon 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:50PM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address505 SW 8th St, Homestead FL, 33030

CityHOMESTEAD, FL 33030

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3053574000

Operating details

HoursMon 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:50PM to 6:00PM

Capacity57

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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505 SW 8th St, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 035/6/2026

    03. (03-01)

    A ratio of [1]child care personnel for [25] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [42] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 1 Teacher with 42 School Age children in care. Licensing Specialist wait in place until one more teacher arrived in to bring back the ratio. T.A. DCF health and safety required that licensed school-age child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.008 and 22.010, F.A.C. School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), and Rule 65C22.010(1)(e)1., F.A.C., CF-FSP Form 5427, School-Age Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary (October 2021) standards 2-27, 3038, 40, and sub-standards 1.4, 28.2, 28.428.9, 39.139.4, and 39.7. School Age 5+, 2 Teachers, 42 Children, Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 296c9a68-503e-43f1-a1a0-ac6175cf8c91)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 155/6/2026

    15. (15-05)

    The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that room capacity was not posted on each room. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority for each room, must be posted in a conspicuous location within the room. 16. Indoor Floor Space SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 296c9a68-503e-43f1-a1a0-ac6175cf8c91)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 215/6/2026

    21. (21-01)

    The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 05/06/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 04/15/2026, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 05/06/2026, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 02/04/2026, One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 04/29/2026. Fire inspection 02/11/2025 Expired. Fire extinguisher 06/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Snack provided to the children in the After School Program by MDCPS. 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Applicable SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 27. Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance TRAINING 28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 296c9a68-503e-43f1-a1a0-ac6175cf8c91)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 395/6/2026

    39. (39-01)

    There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist notice that the program does not have a daily attendance record for review by the licensing authority. Attendance roster for the children in care was corrected by provider at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of childrens records must be maintained for twelve months. Licensed school-age child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.008 and 22.010, F.A.C. School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), and Rule 65C22.010(1)(e)1., F.A.C., CF-FSP Form 5427, School-Age Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary (October 2021) standards 2-27, 3038, 40, and sub-standards 1.4, 28.2, 28.428.9, 39.139.4, and 39.7. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report 296c9a68-503e-43f1-a1a0-ac6175cf8c91)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 379/22/2025

    37. (37-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel observed that not all child care personnel have on file a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. T.A. . A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually there after by all child care personnel. All (9) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (3) were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel added since the last inspection. 38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-22. View official inspection document (report 2028e372-2cf8-4b73-976b-e2b8a39c37f7)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 389/22/2025

    38. (38-01)

    A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file notice that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. All (9) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (3) were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel added since the last inspection. 39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 40. Access/Child Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 8 SACCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-22. View official inspection document (report 2028e372-2cf8-4b73-976b-e2b8a39c37f7)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 215/28/2025

    21. (21-02)

    The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the provider did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection. Technical assistance below: SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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. FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 5184f05a-b388-4b55-af4d-348ff50faee5)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 57
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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