Jones, Merlita
9139 84th Ter, Largo FL, 33777
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity6 children
Overview
About Us
Jones, Merlita is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 6 children in Largo, Florida. The program has served Largo families for over 33 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
F06PI0450
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingDec '23
Dec 20, 2023
09-05: The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influe… | 09-10: 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… | 14-01: Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. Comments The provider was unable to locate the daily attendance roster. Submit a Corrective Action Plan which ensures daily att…
FindingDec '24
Dec 27, 2024
14-01: Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. Comments Three children were present but only one child was marked on the attendance roster. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to…
FindingMay '25
May 7, 2025
09-02: The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on form F-0030 (04/2018) Comments On the enrollment form for T.D., there was no phys… | 09-10: 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adults to fail to drop off a child and le… | 12-03: The DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was no longer current for the child(ren) enrolled. Comments The Immunization form for T.D. expired as of 4-30-25. Obtain an updated Immunization… | 27-02: The fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. Comments The fire extinguisher expired as of 1-31-25. The extinguisher was observed to have an updated tag of February 2025. Ensure the fire e…
FindingMay '26
May 26, 2026
14-01: Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. Comments Attendance log showed that one child was not signed out on 5/15. In addition, the same child was present today, but no…
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 6 children)
Points to verify
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