Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.69
- Local median
- 0.29
St Christopher's By The Sea
95 Harbor Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
- License:
- C11MD0355
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- February 7, 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 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 25, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for St Christopher's By The Sea from February 2, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33149
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 29%
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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 30, 2025January 16, 2026May 7, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 27, 2024September 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a personnel staff member not having completed the introductory training within her 90 days of employment. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete 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 timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a director with an expired directors credential. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF F ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 At the time of inspection, it was observed that (1) child care personnel had not begun the required introductory training within the required timeframe.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Inspector notes
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: The form was not current (expired). CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 At the time of inspection, it was observed that one (1) or more students did not have a current Florida Certificate of Immunization on file, as the form provided was expired. This does not meet documentation requirements pursuant to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.1(I).
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
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
- Inspector notes
- 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 At the time of inspection, it was observed that one (1) or more students had an outdated Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file (over two years old), per CCF Handbook, Section 7.2.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K At the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse, as required by the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 5.1(K). This noncompliance was corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- Inspector notes
- 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 During the time of the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection conducted by the local fire authority.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A
- Inspector notes
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A During the time of the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification present during all hours of operation. This is a violation of the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K LS (Licensing Specialist) reviewed the providers clearinghouse roster, and it was determined not to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
Could you explain your process for keeping the staff roster up to date in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances in 2024 and 2025 where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the required background screening clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these records remain accurate and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays current with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 indicate multiple findings related to staff training, including introductory training documentation and director credential status. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains these professional requirements for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required health and immunization records for students are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2026 noted that some student health and immunization records were expired. Asking about the current management system for these documents helps parents understand how the center ensures all children's files are complete and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that emergency preparedness requirements, such as fire safety inspections, are consistently maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate a time when the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question allows the director to explain how they track these important safety certifications to ensure they remain active.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach for communicating with families about facility routines and any updates to administrative policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps families feel informed about how the center manages daily operations and policy changes. Understanding these practices provides insight into how the center keeps parents engaged and aware of important information.