Full Of Joy Family Child Care Home
LAKE CITY, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address3435 SW State Road 247, Lake City FL, 32024
CountyCOLUMBIA
Phone3862438671
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/6/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3435 SW State Road 247, Lake City FL, 32024, LAKE CITY, FL 32024
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/6/2024
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2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 3312/6/2024
33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (33-06)
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR] Comments: Only four of the five children present were marked in as present. The Operator wrote a current attendance with all five children's names as present during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report 74451d40-7a72-4ffa-831d-2a7abefb38ad)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/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: LAKE CITY, COLUMBIA County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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