Katherine McAlister Family Day Care Home
JACKSONVILLE, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyDUVAL
Operating details
HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 064/29/2025
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-06)
Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. Comments: The licensing specialist observed that the owner's background screening was expired. The substitute came to the house and oversaw home childcare. Specialist give technical assistant: Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five year re-screen is required for the operator, household members and substitutes. B. The five year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. An operator, substitute, employee, volunteer and all household members must be re-screened as outlined in sections 402.313 and 402.3131, F.S., following a break in operation/employment in the child care industry or from residing in the home, that exceeds 90 days. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. re- screening is not required unless the five year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. Family day care home is noncompliant with Florida Standard with required background screening. The family day care home has until 5/2/25 to meet the standard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report d5a35a59-c768-4883-abb9-8b14a077f597)
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
$1,082/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: JACKSONVILLE, DUVAL County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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