Carol L. Smathers Family Day Care Home
MIAMI GARDENS, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone7865662524
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
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
Daycare Location
This daycare is located in MIAMI GARDENS, FL (33055).
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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 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/12/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 092/12/2026
09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (09-01)
The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments: Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. During the time of inspection, the vaccination record had expired. Due: 3/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 595c0031-0f40-4d16-a808-8bb29212ecfa)
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
$1,255/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: MIAMI GARDENS, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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