Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.13
Centro Mater Child Care Center
418 SW 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33130
- License:
- C11MD0353
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 465
- License expiration:
- February 12, 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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Centro Mater Child Care Center from February 10, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33130
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.12
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 [3] child care personnel for [9] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a 0-1 year olds classroom with 9 children and 2 personnel. This standard was brought into compliance once the third teacher returned form the bathroom. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Facility Ratios 0-1 year olds (1:4) 9 children-2 teachers: New ratio: 9 children-3 teachers. 8 children-2 teachers. 2-3 year olds (1:11) 8 children-2 teachers. 10 children-3 teachers. 8 children-2 teachers. 8 children-2 teachers. 7 children-2 teachers. 3-5 year olds (1:15) 17 children-2 teache ... [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
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
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 staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during staff breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show a finding where the required staff-to-child ratio was temporarily not met in an infant classroom. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for managing coverage during transitions or breaks.
- Context
- The issue noted in the May 2026 report was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the process for communicating with parents if there is a temporary change in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about staffing changes helps families feel informed and confident about the consistency of care their child receives throughout the day.
General question
How are new or substitute staff members integrated into the classroom to ensure they are familiar with the children and daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports substitute staff provides insight into how they maintain a stable and predictable environment for children.
General question
Could you describe the typical daily schedule and how teachers balance group activities with individual attention for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily routine helps parents assess how the center manages classroom flow and ensures that every child's needs are met during group time.
General question
What training or professional development opportunities do staff members receive to support their work with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is a key component of high-quality care, and asking about it helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing teacher development.