Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.2
- Local median
- 0.31
South Miami Lutheran School
7190 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
- License:
- C11MD0580
- 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, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- 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
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 inspectionFebruary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for South Miami Lutheran School from March 21, 2023 through February 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from March 27, 2025 through February 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33143
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024November 18, 2024Inspection 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 [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a the time of the inspection a 1-year-old classroom with a ratio 1:9, Licensing Specialist stay in the classroom until provider call one more child care personnel to bring back the classroom in ratio. T.A. 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, children birth up to 24 months of age, must have direct supervision at all times. 16 Teachers, 75 Children, 0-12 Months (1:4), 2 Teachers, 3 Infants, 1 Year (1:6), 2 Teachers, 7 Children, 1 Year (1:6), 2 Teachers, 9 Children, 1 Year (1:6), 2 Teachers, ... [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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff to 7 chil ... [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
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 your team ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios has been a topic of discussion in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure children are always properly supervised.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on February 26, 2026, was found to be clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for quickly adjusting staffing levels if a teacher needs to step away from the classroom unexpectedly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff-to-child ratio topics appeared in more than one report. Asking about the backup plan helps parents understand how the center manages unexpected staffing changes to keep ratios in balance.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about who is caring for them. Understanding these channels helps families know what to expect regarding updates from the center.
General question
What training or support do you provide to new staff members to ensure they are familiar with your supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training helps parents understand how the center prepares its team to provide consistent care. This insight is useful for gauging the center's commitment to ongoing professional development and policy adherence.
General question
How do you balance the needs of children in mixed-age groups to ensure everyone receives appropriate attention and supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how mixed-age classrooms are managed helps parents see how the center supports different developmental needs simultaneously. This information is helpful for families considering a group setting for their child.