
Mary Harris Family Daycare Home
295 Carissa Dr, Pahokee FL, 33476
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity6 children
Overview
About Us
Mary Harris Family Daycare Home is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 6 children in Pahokee, Florida. The program has served Pahokee families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
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 Mary Harris Family Daycare Home.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
F15PB0116
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingJun '24
Jun 13, 2024
31-07: The placement of [play structure] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment or other children playing in the area. (Section 10.2, number 4) Safety/Health [SR] Comments Observe… | 31-15: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [play structure] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR] Comments Observed resilient surfacing ( mulch) measured at approx…
FindingJan '25
Jan 24, 2025
17-04: The home used a space heater/non-vented open flame heater. Comments Observed an electrical space heater located in the daycare room accessible to the children in care. 18. Flooring Requirements (Artic… | 19-05: A power cord to the [Tv/cable] was accessible to children. Comments Observed in the day care room cable cords/cords to tv were accessible to the children in care. 20. Wall and Ceiling (Article VIII.H)… | 29-07: Sleeping equipment (cots, beds, cribs, playpens, mats) were not spaced a minimum of 18 inches between individual napping spaces. Safety/Health [SR] Comments Observed the children that were sleeping on… | 32-06: A product was used while children were present that produced an irritating odor/toxic fume. Comments Observed in the daycare room two small air fresheners stored on top of the Tv and also in the child… | 47-09: There was no verification of level 2 clearance fo
FindingMay '25
May 30, 2025
35-05: The operator failed to maintain a written record of monthly fire drills. There was no record that a fire drill had been conducted for the month(s) of [February 2025 - April 2025]. (Section 13.2, numbe… | 38-02: The operator failed to obtain written parental permission before a field trip. (Section 7, number 1) Safety/Health [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the Operator stated that she does walkin…
FindingDec '25
Dec 23, 2025
20-02: The wall in the [2nd daycare] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed the second day care room the turquoise wall has peeling… | 27-01: Signs of current pest infestation were observed as evidenced by [Wasp in nest]. (Section 9, numbers 1 and 7) Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed 4 live wasp in nest located on the upper eave of t… | 35-05: The operator failed to maintain a written record of monthly fire drills. There was no record that a fire drill had been conducted for the month(s) of [January]. (Section 13.2, number 2) Safety/Health …
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
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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