YMCA Of South Florida At West Homestead Elementary
HOMESTEAD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1550 SW 6th St, Homestead 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
Capacity45
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1550 SW 6th St, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/18/2026
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 232/18/2026
23. (23-01)
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that a 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 02/18/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/19/2025, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 02/18/2026, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10/08/2025, One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 12/03/2025.Fire extinguisher 04/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-18. View official inspection document (report 7ec0e68a-33b2-47bc-9a01-0fb087d64ca2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 332/18/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file observed that documentation of in-service training was not recorded on the In- service Training Record Log.T.A. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(i), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the school-age child care program for review by the licensing authority. Due: 4/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-18. View official inspection document (report 7ec0e68a-33b2-47bc-9a01-0fb087d64ca2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 442/18/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file noticed that not all personnel include 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 thereafter by all child care personnel. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-18. View official inspection document (report 7ec0e68a-33b2-47bc-9a01-0fb087d64ca2)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 3310/23/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file notice that not all child care personnel complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Time frame extended to complete the Training requirement due to lack of availability test dates. T.A. Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 hours) The remaining 12 hours must be met by successfully completing one of the training options identified below: The Departments school-age specific training and the competency examination offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Completion of specialized school-age training, provided by a vocational technical center, community college, college or university, national organization or affiliates of a national organization, that requires demonstration of competencies through passage of examination(s), or completion and assessment of a Professional Resource File (portfolio of materials that demonstrate competency). Certificates must be uploaded to the Florida Pathways (Registry). School-age child care personnel with successful completion of introductory child care training for child care personnel as defined in s.402.305 (2), F.S., are considered in compliance with the school-age child care personnel training requirements. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-23. View official inspection document (report f093cb0d-3196-4c58-9d32-b17703de78fc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 236/18/2025
23. (23-01)
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist notice 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 [05/14/2025], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [04/16/2025], One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [10/24/2024], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [04/30/2025], One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on [05/28/2025]. Fire extinguisher 04/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-18. View official inspection document (report fc57137f-5e1f-4c38-8dd5-0fdf51db14a5)
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
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 45
- Type: Child Care Facility
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