Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.25
The Growing Place
536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- License:
- C11MD0470
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 345
- License expiration:
- November 28, 2026
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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Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Growing Place from March 28, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 21, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from March 19, 2025 through March 24, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- 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 11 local median in 33134
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.47
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2,
- Inspector notes
- LS observed Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately. A child was left with the same diaper for the whole day. Per the provider the teachers have been spoken to about the incident. TA When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be changed immediately and properly disposed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [child was able to be harmed ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Report comments
- At the date of incident children were inadequately supervised during outdoor activity resulting in a harm of a child, it that a child was able to pull down undergarment and was poked by the rectum with a small stick beside the slide being by 2 other classmates. Other children were able to watch while in the care of multiple child care personnel. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by acknowledging incident and preventing it from continuing, along with taking the "Supervision" training with the licensing authority. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed areas used by facility for after care activities to have possible strangulation hazard with dangling wires hanging and exposed nails present. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing items from the reach of children. Technical assistance was given to provider " A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the pla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility held a valid license on October 1, 1992, and has been continuously licensed since that date, did not have 20 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [0] based on 20 square feet per child, and [0] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed facility to be using unlicensed areas with children. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by requesting to add the unlicensed rooms to capacity. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992 and seeks approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of 35 square feet for each child."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed during walk-through of facility that ROOM 121 failed to have the room capacity posted. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. "
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the signature of the perent/legal guardian]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the accident/incident report was incomplete in that it was missing the signature if parent/legal guardian. Technical assistance was given to the provider per CCF handbook " Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. "
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that an incident took place at facility that cause serious injury and the provider failed to notify the licensing authority of said incident. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by participating in a mandator reporter class with office of licensing Law Clerk/Community Liaison. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that children enrolled in facility's after care program failed to have a daily attendance upon request. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months." ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 current process for ensuring children are always adequately supervised during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection report noted a concern regarding supervision during outdoor activities. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center ensures active monitoring of children in outdoor spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff perform daily safety checks of the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 identified a concern regarding potential hazards in play areas. This question allows the director to explain the daily maintenance and inspection routines used to keep the environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain and verify daily attendance records for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted a concern regarding the availability of attendance records. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking children's presence and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for ensuring diapers are changed promptly when needed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection report included a finding about diapering routines. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how staff monitor and address hygiene needs throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's procedure for documenting and communicating accidents or incidents to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection report mentioned concerns regarding incident documentation and notification procedures. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures thorough reporting and family communication.
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