Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.08
Kids Zone Day Care Center
15828 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33177
- License:
- C11MD0488
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 87
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Kids Zone Day Care Center from March 6, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from July 1, 2025 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33177
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the of inspection, 12 children were observed in the classroom with one teacher. 1 child was moved to another classroom to bring the two-year-old class back into ratio. 1 staff, 10 children- Four/Five 1 staff, 5 children- One 1 staff, 9 children- Three/Four 1 staff, 12 children- Two 1 staff, 7 children- Three/Four 1 staff, 7 children- Four/Five
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. At the time of inspection, it was observed that the ceiling in the two-year-old classroom has damages. The paint is peeling, and the ceiling is not a smooth and clean surface.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. At the time of the inspection, the capacity was not posted in the Two year old classroom. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the room's capacity is to be posted in each classroom. The provider was also advised that the daily attendance roster for each class must reflect the present children per classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. 7.1 B A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. At the time of the inspection, 4 employees were missing there 5131 forms.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. At the time of the inspection, the daily sign in and sign out log was not completed and filled out correctly for eac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
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
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. TA was given to provider on expired background and she informed personnel that he could not be there.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 three year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17 three year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 17 three year old children When it should not have exceeded 15 children. 1 Year (1:6) 1 child 1 staff • 2 Years (1:11) 9 children 1 staff • 3 Years (1:15) 17 children 1 staff • 4 Years (1:20) 18 children 1 staff • 4 - 5Years (1:20) 10 children 1 staff • VPK Maximum: 11 with a lead teacher ; 20 with a lead teacher and assistant • Fixed at time of inspection by moving 2 children from 3 year old room to 2 year old room 1 Year (1:6) 1 child 1 staff • 2 Years (1:11) 11 children 1 staff • 3 Years (1:15) 15 children 1 staff • 4 Years (1:20) 18 children 1 staff • 4 - 5Years (1:20) 10 children 1 staff • VPK Maximum: 11 with a lead tea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
Can you walk me through how you ensure the correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in May 2025 where a classroom was found to be over the required ratio. This question helps understand the current daily process for monitoring group sizes.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2024 noted that attendance records were not fully completed. Asking this helps clarify how the center currently manages arrival and departure documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your personnel files to ensure all required background screening documents are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2024 indicated that some employee background screening forms were missing. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting the facility to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2025 noted damage to a classroom ceiling. This question helps parents understand how the center identifies and addresses maintenance needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families regarding the documentation needed for student health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from January 2024 identified instances where health or immunization records were not current. This question helps clarify how the center ensures these important files stay updated for all children.
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