Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. #8

HOMESTEAD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity225
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
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address1034 NE 8th St Bldg 200, Homestead FL, 33030

CityHOMESTEAD, FL 33030

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3058479338

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

Capacity225

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1034 NE 8th St Bldg 200, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/26/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 325/26/2026

    32. (32-06)

    A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment was not provided.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that a stationary playground equipment was not provided a resilient surface a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. T.A. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. TRAINING Due: 6/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report f8eb6db5-92b7-434f-b628-36df5931b4cb)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 415/26/2026

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the children file observed that not all children had on file a current Florida Certificate of immunization. T.A. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report f8eb6db5-92b7-434f-b628-36df5931b4cb)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 425/26/2026

    42. (42-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the children file notice that a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for all children. T.A. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report f8eb6db5-92b7-434f-b628-36df5931b4cb)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 129/23/2025

    12. (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that a ceiling in the children classroom have a various white squares edge lay-in ceiling tile with brown spot (water mark). T.A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf1f304a-4271-4465-a0d5-960c220d9838)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 179/23/2025

    17. (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed in the outdoor play area that a Tree roots coming out from the ground causing a trip hazard for the children in care. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 11/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf1f304a-4271-4465-a0d5-960c220d9838)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 279/23/2025

    27. (27-05)

    Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [time of arrival,name and signature of the recipient,verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the Food Acceptance Log encountered that was incomplete. Food Acceptance Log complete at the time of the inspection including the Time, verification of the temperature by the recipient, Name and signature, T.A. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf1f304a-4271-4465-a0d5-960c220d9838)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 449/23/2025

    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 child care personnel file notice that not all child care personnel have on file a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. T.A. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference 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. All () child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which ___ (how many files you looked at) were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. OR- # new personnel added since the last inspection. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf1f304a-4271-4465-a0d5-960c220d9838)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 407/16/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-06)

    Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [medication was not administered as needed, According to provider \"childs eczema was so bad that they were scratching so much that there was blood\", per medication log no medication had been administered to child despite the doctors written direction from 5/4/2024 to administer medication as needed and written direction on 7/11/2025 to administer medication twice a day as needed]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed no entry in medication log to reflect child was every given the medication they were prescribed based on doctors' orders. The doctors written direction from 5/4/2024 to administer medication as needed and written direction on 7/11/2025 to administer medication twice a day as needed. Fixed at the time of inspection when attention was drawn to the matter and recommendations on the health alert was discussed. Per provider staff will be receiving additional trainings. T.A. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-16. View official inspection document (report a99747d3-ffd3-4edb-bc26-e9c9eaf45bac)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 232/12/2025

    23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the provider's fire inspection was expired. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the provider maintains a current and approved fire inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety 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 - 1/31/2025 Alternate - 2/12/2025 Nap - 5/20/2024 Monitored - 2/12/2025 Weather - 12/29/2024 Lockdown - 12/29/2024 Fire Inspection - 1/9/2024 Extinguisher - February 2024 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 2025-02-12. View official inspection document (report cdeefe12-d8d2-4348-8567-e5566a657044)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

9Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(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: 225
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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