Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.36
Pentab Academy
18415 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33169
- License:
- C11MD0012
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- February 27, 2028
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Pentab Academy from January 23, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 3, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Two later inspections, from January 15, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33169
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 1, 2024January 27, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I . Facility has missing electrical covers in 2 year class and VPK classes. Provider replaces electrical covers at LS request and the violation was fixed ati.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Primary frill drill: 4/28/25, Alternate fire drill: 4/11/25, Lockdown drill: 3/31/2025, Inclement weather drill: 2/26/25, Fire extinguisher: 3/25, Fire inspection report: 5/29/25. Provider has failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of May 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse ati.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During renewal inspection, it was observed that a childcare personnel who has started training on 8/9/23 has not completed the required Introductory Childcare Training. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [one child care personnel has not completed training ati]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One child care personnel who started on 9/13/24 has not completed training ati
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 out of 5 child care personnel either have expired CPR or no CPR training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Ho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all electrical outlets in the classrooms are properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that some electrical outlet covers were missing. This question helps confirm that the facility has a consistent routine for checking and maintaining these safety features.
- Context
- The provider replaced the covers at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the administration take to ensure the employee roster in the state's background screening system is always accurate and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 identified a concern regarding the maintenance of the facility's background screening roster. This question allows the director to explain the administrative process used to keep these records compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all staff members are fully up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2024 and 2025 where staff training or CPR documentation was incomplete. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency drills, such as fire drills, are conducted consistently every month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2025 indicate a missed fire drill in the previous month. This question helps parents understand the center's current scheduling and oversight process for emergency preparedness.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if a child's health or immunization records are nearing expiration?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying on top of health documentation is essential for maintaining a healthy environment for all children. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages record-keeping requirements.