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Barbara Kinsler Family Child Care Home

176 N Barfield Hwy, Pahokee FL, 33476

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School ReadinessHome daycareAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • AgesVaries
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity6 children

Overview

About Us

Barbara Kinsler Family Child Care Home is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 6 children in Pahokee, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 17 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Barbara Kinsler Family Child Care Home.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

F15PB0118

ExpiresOct 31, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingFeb '23

    Feb 21, 2023

    02-01: The operator did not have the family day care home's license posted. Comments Observed the posted license in the family daycare home however, the posted license shows 2022. The provider posted the cur… | 15-03: The following areas of the home contained debris or unnecessary equipment/materials: [Play equipment, Wood with nails/ Vases, Little tikes table set, Fire place, mats, glass.]. Physical Facility [SR] … | 18-04: Broken or loose tiles were observed in the [Porch ] area to which children had access. Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observe the outside area, there is broken floor tiles underneath the gray carpet.…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 28, 2023

    15-02: The following areas of the home were in disrepair: [kitchen floor and back patio floor]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR] Comments While monitoring the alternate route that leads to the backyard an… | 15-03: The following areas of the home contained debris or unnecessary equipment/materials: [Alternate exit route.]. (Section 10) (Section 9, number 1) (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments… | 15-05: A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed protruding nail… | 19-01: The home did not provide protective covers for all electrical outlets within the children's reach. Comments An uncovered electrical outlet was observed on the outdoor patio area. The patio is used as … | 31-07: The placement of [airplane] did not allow for ade

  3. FindingOct '23

    Oct 30, 2023

    25-02: The family day care operator failed to advise the Department in writing of a change that was made to the home/premises that required a permit, Department review and approval. Comments Observed the out…

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 25, 2024

    47-01: The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments Current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not ava… | 47-02: The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". Comments Current Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for the Substitute … | 49-01: There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3… | 50-15: Documentation of in-service training for the operator was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6207, In-service Training Record School Readiness Program, or on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training … | 51-02: The operator did not have complete enrollment inf

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 10, 2025

    21-01: The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. Physical Facility [SR] Comments There is a gap between the b…

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 14, 2025

    19-05: A power cord to the [Lamps and other electrical devices] was accessible to children. Comments At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed several cords from the entrance door of the home to … | 26-03: Equipment, furnishings, or supplies were not stored in an orderly manner as evidenced by [boxes, bags, rugs, and other items]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR] Comments At the time of the inspectio…

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 24, 2026

    21-01: The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Facility [SR] Commen… | 26-05: Unnecessary equipment, furnishings or other items were observed accumulating in the home as evidenced by [mattress, cooler, bag of dog supplies and other items]. Comments At the time of the inspection… | 30-05: During the homes contract year, the operator failed to conduct a minimum of one drill for each procedure outlined in the emergency preparedness plan. (Section 13.3, number 2) Safety/Health [SR] Commen… | 34-01: The family day care home did not have immunization records for an animal or pet [2 dogs observed.] observed. (Section 9, number 10) Safety/Health [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, 2 dogs we… | 35-01: The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 6 children)

Points to verify

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