Jo-carswell Family Child Care Home
SOUTH BAY, FL·Large Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPALM BEACH
Operating details
HoursMon 6:45AM to 6:45AM; Tue 6:45AM to 6:45AM; Wed 6:45AM to 6:45AM; Thu 6:45AM to 6:45AM; Fri 6:45AM to 6:45AM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 273/5/2026
27. (27-01)
Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, a fire drill conducted during nap time was not availble for review. In addition, fire drills were not available for review from July 2025 - December 2025. Technical Assitance: A fire drill during nap time is required to be conducted and document. Fire drill logs must be maintained and available for review. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the Operator stated that the isolation area is located in the day care room. 28. Communicable Disease Control rule 65C-20.010(4), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12 Health Related Requirements, Pages 24-26) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the Operator stated that medication is not currently administered. 29. Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication rule 65C-20.010(5)(a)(c)(g)(h), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(5)(a)(c)(g)(h), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 15 Medication, Page 29) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report 2508638a-d46b-4358-be73-d5388109c965)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 047/18/2025
04. (04-27)
The operator, employee, or designated substitute did not have pre-service training requirements completed within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. (Section 17.1) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the School Readiness training was not available for the substitute U.P. T.A - All mandatory trainings are required to be completed by due dates. 05. Indoors and Outdoors Supervision rule 65C-20.009(2)(c) and (5) and rule 65C-20.013(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.009(2)(c) and (5) and rule 65C-20.013( (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 4 Supervision, Page 13) Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, no animals were observed on site. 06. Animal Immunizations rule 65C-20.010(1)(a), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(a), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Not Applicable 07. Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Items rule 65C-20.010(1)(b), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(b), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-18. View official inspection document (report cb4bed9c-6876-4f27-b6c3-5a3a129b9dae)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 447/18/2025
44. (44-10)
A copy of the expulsion policy was not available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 8, number 3) Large Family [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, expulsion policies were not available for review for 5 children. See supplement for names. T.A - Signed expulsion policies are required for each child upon enrollment. Compliance Comments Annual fire inspection conducted on 6/12/2025. 45. Fire Safety rule 65C-20.013(11)(a), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.013(11)(a), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages Compliance 46. Indoor Floor Space rule 65C-20.013(11)(b)1-4, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.013(11)(b)1-4, F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Compliance 47. Toys, Equipment and Furnishings rule 65C-20.013(11)(b)5 and 6, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.013(11)(b)5 and 6, F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Compliance 48. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-20.013(11)(c)1 & 2, F.A.C. rule 65C-20.013(11)(c)1 & 2, F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22) Compliance Due: 7/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-18. View official inspection document (report cb4bed9c-6876-4f27-b6c3-5a3a129b9dae)
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
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BAY, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Large Family Child Care Home
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