Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.5
Dorothy M Wallace COPE Center
10225 SW 147th Ter, Miami, FL 33176
- License:
- C11MD0337
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:40AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 157
- License expiration:
- April 9, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Dorothy M Wallace COPE Center from March 15, 2023 through March 30, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 30, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
Five later inspections, from February 4, 2025 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33176
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.45
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed at the time of the inspection that the facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. T.A. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The toy house for the kids has the steps with a crack.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist during the walk inspection to the outdoor playground area, found that the toy house for the kids has the steps with a crack. T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, and all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel transcript, and notice a one of the child care personnel do not complete the 40- hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. :Licensing Specialist give extra time due to the lock of space to get the test. T.A. Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed at the time of the inspection the attendance for the children in care was not accurate. During the inspection child care personnel include the proper information on the children attendance. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
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 daily attendance records for children are consistently tracked and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show that attendance records were missing arrival and departure times at that time. Asking this helps clarify the current process for maintaining these important daily logs.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for routine maintenance and safety checks of the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2024 noted a crack in a piece of outdoor play equipment. This question allows you to learn how the center monitors equipment condition to keep it ready for daily use.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the temperature of your food storage units to ensure they are always within the proper range?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2024 mention that a refrigerator or freezer lacked an appropriate thermometer at that time. This helps you understand how the center maintains food safety standards.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure all teachers remain up to date with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from October 2024 indicate a finding regarding the completion of required introductory training for a staff member. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center manages ongoing professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families stay informed about their child's day and the center's operational practices. Understanding how information is shared can help you feel more connected to the care environment.