Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.31
Early Start Inc Day Care
11895 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33175
- License:
- C11MD0223
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 200
- License expiration:
- May 6, 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.
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Early Start Inc Day Care from January 5, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33175
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.62
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Nap time supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare personnel required to meet the staff- to- child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. The provider placed another teacher in the classroom with the One year olds, which brought them back into compliance. 1 staff, 11 children- One 2 staff, 7 children- Infant 1 staff, 3 children- Infant 2 staff, 11 children- One 1 staff, 10 children- Two 2 s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program LS observed an expired fire inspection with the date of 10/2/24 Last fire drill was conducted on 12/12/25 One fire drill us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed at the time of the inspection a 3 year old classroom with no capacity posted. Corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of inspection, a certificate immunization expired on the children file. Extra time giving to be compliance for holydays closured.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of inspection, found a student health examination was not current (over two years old) on the children file. Extra time giving to be compliance for holydays closured.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical Assistance were given on storing covers for bedding. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed 8 staff files that were missing fire extinguisher training documentation. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- FSC reviewed 5 children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that The child care 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, DH680, 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 cur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no immunization for child enrolled at the center. Please see supplemental for more details. The child care 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 65C-22.001(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 c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no physical for child enrolled at the center. Please see supplemental for more details. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
Could you describe how your team monitors classroom ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection report noted an instance where the staff-to-child ratio was not met in a classroom. Asking about current monitoring practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent supervision for all children.
- Context
- The provider corrected the ratio issue immediately at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all fire safety documentation and drill records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 indicated that the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its emergency preparedness compliance.
- Context
- A correction was due by June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2023 noted that some student health examinations and immunization records were not current. Understanding the center's record-keeping process provides insight into how they stay organized with essential health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your daily routines for cleaning and storing bedding and linens to maintain a sanitary environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2023 identified that bedding and linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. Asking about current storage and cleaning routines helps parents understand the center's approach to maintaining facility hygiene.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their required safety training, such as fire extinguisher operation, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection noted that some staff files were missing documentation of required fire safety training. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet their training requirements.
Related violations