Fruit Of The Spirit ELC
HOMESTEAD, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address170 NW 20th St, Homestead FL, 33030
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone7862349332
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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170 NW 20th St, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 063/25/2026
06. (06-01)
Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members, a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel record and household member, notice that a household member 12 years old need to complete a Records Check with FDLE, and one household member 18 years old need to initial the Background Screening Fingerprints Level ll. T.A. Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. 07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 3980276d-76f6-4af3-b2d0-0b35c7f661d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 093/25/2026
09. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist notice the presence of a dog in the home and asking the operator for the current vaccine but the operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed at the time of the inspection. T.A. 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. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the childs enrollment form. Documentation of current immunizations must be available for review upon request by the licensing authority. 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments No one smoke in the premises, and no cigarettes butts were observed. 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 3980276d-76f6-4af3-b2d0-0b35c7f661d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 273/25/2026
27. (27-01)
During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that a fire drill record log does not include a fire drill for the month of February. T.A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Last fire drill was conducted on 01/07/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 12/22/2025, As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: requested that the fire drill be done at the next scheduled inspection. 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Per Provider, medication was not administered. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments Per provider, no medication was dispensed. 30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable CHILDREN'S RECORDS 31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 3980276d-76f6-4af3-b2d0-0b35c7f661d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 313/25/2026
31. (31-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist revieing the children files observed that the Florida Certificate of immunization was expired. T.A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 3980276d-76f6-4af3-b2d0-0b35c7f661d7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 333/25/2026
33. (33-01)
No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the children file notice that an enrollment information for a child was not available for licensing to review. T.A. . Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review. 9 of 10 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance since the last inspection. ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Due: 5/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 3980276d-76f6-4af3-b2d0-0b35c7f661d7)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1910/2/2025
19. (19-03)
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observe that a family day care home do not have an operable fire extinguisher with a current certificate. T.A. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. 20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 60476f82-f203-433b-8db4-363b56ae2cda)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3110/2/2025
31. (31-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing children file found that not all children have on file a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681). T.A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 60476f82-f203-433b-8db4-363b56ae2cda)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3210/2/2025
32. (32-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing children file encountered that not all children have on file the Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement. T.A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. Compliance Comments All 10 childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance since the last inspection. 33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 /Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Due: 11/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-02. View official inspection document (report 60476f82-f203-433b-8db4-363b56ae2cda)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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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: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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