Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.5
University Of Miami Debbie Institute
1601 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
- License:
- C11MD0258
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 175
- License expiration:
- April 24, 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for University Of Miami Debbie Institute from April 18, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 8, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from November 4, 2025 through April 20, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33136
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.85
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 16, 2024March 31, 2025August 6, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 16, 2024August 20, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Technical support that was given to the provider were Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that the child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed that 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]. 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 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 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
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that the three student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [students files were missing the documentations during the inspection]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Services Counselor observed that the facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [ students files were missing the documentations during the inspection.] Technical support that was given to the provider stated that there shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: annually, in the months of April and Septembe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that one employees at the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [documents or documentation wasnt in the files of 4 students during the routine inspection in person or online.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed four students at that the facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [ documents or documentation wasnt in the files of 4 students during the routine inspection in person or online.]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [documents or documentation wasnt in the files of 4 students during the routine inspection in person or online.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that four of the students at the facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [ were missing from four student files.]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all staff members stay up-to-date with their required annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel had not completed their required annual in-service training. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and manages these professional development requirements for all staff.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 20, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all new hires are fully trained and knowledgeable about fire safety procedures within their first month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that the facility lacked documented proof of fire extinguisher training for some personnel within the required 30-day window. This question allows the director to explain the current onboarding and documentation practices for new staff.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 20, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all student health records and physical examination forms are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2024 identified instances where student health examinations were not current. Asking about the center's record-keeping system provides insight into how they monitor expiration dates for important medical documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 20, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the distribution and documentation of required safety information to families throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recordkeeping regarding required parent notifications, such as influenza information and distracted adult safety, was a repeated topic in inspections during 2024. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all required communication and documentation is maintained for every family.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily routines and center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates with families helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and school. This question provides insight into the center's transparency and responsiveness to parent inquiries.