A4L Afterschool
HOMESTEAD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address505 SW 8th St, Homestead FL, 33030
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3055761212
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
Capacity105
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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505 SW 8th St, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/6/2026
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- Medium-High1
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- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 384/6/2026
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-08)
The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the enrichment provider file notice that a Level 2 screening did not met the screening requirements. T.A. A child enrichment service provider shall be of good moral character based upon screening. This screening shall be conducted as provided in chapter 435, using the level 2 standards for screening set forth in that chapter. A child enrichment service provider must meet the screening requirements prior to providing services to a child in a child care facility. A child enrichment service provider who has met the screening standards shall not be required to be under the direct and constant supervision of child care personnel. Due: 4/21/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report eb904e44-00eb-4c49-92d3-7fb7371d11f4)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2811/12/2025
28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-08)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. T.A. All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. Due: 12/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 20b1b4df-6c3f-4525-baa4-6a48f6068add)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/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: 105
- Type: Child Care Facility
What parents actually pay
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