Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.3
Kidz Ark Learning Center & Day Care
19792 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
- License:
- C11MD0179
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 69
- License expiration:
- May 5, 2027
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 inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Kidz Ark Learning Center & Day Care from May 2, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Miami
Compared to 872 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.55
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 22, 2025April 20, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 22, 2025April 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [43] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, it was observed that all the childrens (43) were in a classroom with a capacity of 10, with only three teachers present, waiting for the other teachers to arrive so they could be distributed to their appropriate classrooms. 3 teachers (room capacity of 10 childrens) 5 Childrens .1-2 years old 11 childrens. 2-3 years old 12 childrens. 3-4 years old 15 childrens - 4-5 years old waiting for staff to arrive 30 minutes later at 8:48 Am (2 teachers) Violation was corrected at time of inspection as Lead Teacher arrived and separated her group to the perspective classrooms 5 childrens -1 teacher (1:6) 11 childrens - 1 teacher (1:11) 12 childrens - 1 teacher (1: ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [10] based on 35 square feet and [45] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3 teachers (room capacity of 10 childrens) with 43 childrens 5 Childrens .1-2 years old 11 childrens. 2-3 years old 12 childrens. 3-4 years old 15 childrens - 4-5 years old Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.) Violation was corrected at the time of inspection, as the Teacher arrived and separated the classes into groups according to their age, assigning each group to their respective teacher. The teachers arrived approximately 30 minutes after the inspector was on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The inspector observed that the provider has a fire inspection report with two violations that have not been corrected and are now past due. TA The provider must ensure that all violations cited in the fire inspection report are corrected promptly. Fire safety inspections must remain in compliance at all times, as emphasized by the inspector, to ensure the safety of all occupants. Due date 4/30/26 as per the report The director stated that the violations have already been corrected and that they are currently waiting for the fire department to visit the center and complete the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [10] based on 35 square feet and [14] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed 14 Children in 2 Year Old Classroom (as per Licensing Floor Plan) while POSTED capacity stated 10 children allowed and Four (4) Year Old classroom's capacity posted 20 Children but 24 Children were observed. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. ) Violation was corrected at time of inspection as Lead Teacher arrived and separated her group to the perspective classrooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the Facility did not have documentation of a Fire Extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely with a current certificate. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 [F/D missing for month of JUNE]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have any documentation at the time of this Routine Inspection that monthly Fire Drill was conducted during the month of June, 2025. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. In the form of efforts to assist licensees, the next violation of above standard within the next two years of last violation can result in disciplinary sanctions being progressively enforced by the Department imposing a fine in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the EXIT Areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time.)
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility. Records were not available for review by the Licensing Authority at the time of this Renewal Inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 53 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
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
How does the center ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during arrival and transition times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted a temporary instance where the number of children in a classroom exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio while waiting for additional teachers to arrive. Asking about the current process for managing these transitions helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent supervision.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all fire safety requirements, such as equipment maintenance and drill documentation, remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where fire safety documentation or equipment maintenance were flagged. Asking about the current approach to these requirements helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes emergency preparedness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining and organizing personnel records to ensure all documentation is readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that certain personnel records were not available on-site at that time. This question allows the director to explain the current system for keeping staff documentation organized and accessible.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom capacity to ensure that each group of children has the appropriate amount of usable floor space throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate instances where the number of children in certain classrooms exceeded the posted capacity based on square footage requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes and space allocation.
- Context
- These findings were corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily routines and staffing changes helps families feel connected and informed about their child's care environment. Understanding how the center shares this information can help parents determine if the communication style fits their needs.