Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.15
- Local median
- 0.05
Latina Early Childhood Center
1223 SW 4th St, Miami, FL 33135
- License:
- C11MD0382
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 356
- License expiration:
- June 27, 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.
Google reviews
Ratings and reviews are from users of Google Maps, and are not related to DaycareFacts.com inspection report analysis.
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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Latina Early Childhood Center from January 31, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 25, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of January 3, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from January 24, 2025 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33135
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 4%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staff file and transcript and staff has not completed training. The staff began working in the industry over a year ago, and left the position. Technical assistance was provided that 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 ex ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during April 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC reviewed fire drill log and observed an April fire drill was not logged. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Two drills must be conducted during the month of June to return to compliance. Last fire drill was conducted on 3/21/2024. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 2/13/2024. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times has not been conducted during licensure year. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 tell me about the training and professional development process for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2024 noted that a staff member had not completed the required introductory training. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures all personnel meet their professional requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and document its monthly emergency and fire drill schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 indicated that a monthly fire drill had not been logged as required. This question allows parents to learn about the current procedures for maintaining safety logs and ensuring all drills are performed on schedule.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 26, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and development. Understanding the center's preferred methods for updates ensures that parents and teachers stay aligned on a child's needs.
General question
How do you determine the staffing ratios and supervision levels throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning how the center manages supervision during busy times of the day provides insight into how they prioritize attentive care. This helps parents understand the environment their child will be in during drop-off, pick-up, or outdoor play.
General question
What steps do you take to support new children as they adjust to the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the transition process helps parents feel more comfortable about their child's initial experience at the center. It highlights the center's commitment to building positive relationships with new students.