Lawanda Thomas Large Family Child Care Home
778 Fern St, Pahokee FL, 33476
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity12 children
Overview
About Us
Lawanda Thomas Large Family Child Care Home is a large family child care home provider with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 12 children in Pahokee, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Palm Beach County for 6 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Lawanda Thomas Large Family Child Care Home.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
L15PB0016
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingJun '24
Jun 12, 2024
33-04: There was incomplete information on the Child Care Application for Enrollment, CF-FSP 5219, or its equivalent form, for the child (ren). (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Health Records [SR] Comments In…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 7, 2025
11-13: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [THe quipment, (slides, climing equipment).] was not maintained. Health Requirements [SR] Comments Mulch was only 3-4 inches in the playground ar… | 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. Health Re… | 27-07: The operator failed to maintain records of emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. Health Requirements [SR] Comments The fire drill log does not provide evidence of emergency drills. The provide…
FindingJun '25
Jun 10, 2025
11-05: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow access by children or animals or allow children to exit the play area. (Section 9.8, number 2) Health Requirement… | 11-10: Sharp, broken and/or jagged edges were observed on the [border of the play area] that pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of the children in the play area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Heal… | 11-14: The placement of [2 slide structures] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children in the area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Health Requirements [SR] Comments At th… | 33-04: There was incomplete information on the Child Care Application for Enrollment, CF-FSP 5219, or its equivalent form, for the child (ren). (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Health Records [SR] Comments At…
FindingJun '26
Jun 9, 2026
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 12 children)
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