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Waterston Large Family Child Care Home

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36Elevated Risk

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5.0(7)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Large Family Child Care Home

On record in Florida.

7920 NW 185th St, Hialeah FL, 33015

Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
12 children

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Waterston Large Family Child Care Home and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
L11MD0244
License status
Licensed
License type
Large Family Child Care Home
Licensed capacity
12 children
Address
7920 NW 185th St, Hialeah FL, 33015
County
Miami-Dade County
Phone
Not listed
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 30, 2011
License expires
December 29, 2026

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 17, 2023

    08-06: A substitute for the employee, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of … | 08-08: The operator, employee or substitutes First Aid training or CPR certification was no longer current. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C, 5.1.2, C and 5.3.1, B Comments C. Have certificate(s) of cou…

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 8, 2024

    08-06: A substitute for the employee, who worked less than 40 hours a month on average, did not complete the department's 6 clock-hour Family Child Care Rules and Regulation course (or have documentation of …

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 16, 2024

    21-08: Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A Comments Technical assistance, handling of food in a safe and careful manner preven… | 22-18: Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.16 Comments Technical assistance, Child care personnel and children shall wa… | 34-11: The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and le…

  4. FindingJun '25

    Jun 3, 2025

    33-02: The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 Comments 3 of 8 enrolled children files (at random) were reviewed by …

  5. FindingNov '25

    Nov 25, 2025

    08-08: The operator, employee or substitutes First Aid training or CPR certification was no longer current. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C, 5.1.2, C and 5.3.1, B Comments During inspection it was obse…

  6. CleanJun '26
  7. CleanJun '26

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What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 12 children)

Points to verify

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Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star7
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Waterston Large Family Child Care Home

Is Waterston Large Family Child Care Home a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Waterston Large Family Child Care Home holds Florida DCF licence L11MD0244, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 30, 2011. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

What are Waterston Large Family Child Care Home's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Waterston Large Family Child Care Home care for?

Waterston Large Family Child Care Home is licensed for up to 12 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Waterston Large Family Child Care Home had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Waterston Large Family Child Care Home, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.