Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.47
Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care
18000 NW 18th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD0611
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 120
- License expiration:
- December 20, 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.
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 inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care from April 19, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 27, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 9, 2025 through March 19, 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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 9, 2024May 15, 2024August 5, 2025November 6, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 18, 2023April 7, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 [October 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility failed to conduct fire drill during the month of October 2025. LS conducts fire drill ati during renewal inspection. Alternate fire drill: 9/26/25, Lockdown drill: 9/9/25, Inclement weather drill: 4/14/25, Fire extinguisher: 1/25, Fire inspection report: 9/2/25 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 [ October 2025 ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [First Aid Kit]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- LS conducts fire drill with provider and during said fire drill, provider failed to exit the building with the First Aid Kit. Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [.First Aid Kit.] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3). LS instructs provider that a fire drill is to take place in which first aid kit is taken with director and/or teacher leading the fire drill.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During renewal inspection, LS observed one childcare personnel to have expired BGST as of 3/20/2025. Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening. ] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's fire inspection was last completed on 7/18/24 making it expired on 7/18/2025. Primary fire drill was completed on 7/25/25, Alternate drill on 6/30/25, Lockdown drill on 4/14/25, Inclement weather drill: is pending, Fire extinguisher: 01/2025, Fire inspection report: 7/18/24 (expired on 7/18/2025 - violation issued).
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [5 among the children reviewed have expired or no Distrated Adult form]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 among the children's files reviewed have outdated/expired distracted adult forms. See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The annual fire safety inspection has a NOV.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- ATI facility has Fire inspection dated 01/30/2023 (expired on 01/30/2024). FSC asked facility to contact Fire Department ati. Fire authority informed facility that a fire inspector will be on site to conduct the fire inspection. A violation is issued to facility for not having an approved fire inspection ATI. Fire inspection: 1/30/23, Fire extinguisher: 1/2024, Primary drill: 3/26/2024, Alternate drill: 2/22/2024, L/D drill: 12/18/2023, I/W drill: 9/12/2023
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, one of the outdoor play area's equipment was not in good repair. The equipment that was not in good repair was a red train tunnel. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [distracted adult flyers were missing for one or more children for the month of September 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility was observed to not have maintained documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the month of September 2023. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that there shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 the current process for ensuring all staff background screenings remain up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding an expired background screening document for a staff member. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the facility manages these important requirements.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by November 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that first aid kits are consistently included during all emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to emergency preparedness, including a November 2025 report where a first aid kit was not present during a drill. This question allows the provider to share how they have updated their drill procedures to ensure all safety equipment is included.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required emergency drills are conducted on a regular, monthly basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that fire drills were not conducted in every month of the licensure year as required. Asking about the current scheduling process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with safety drill requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for maintaining and documenting the annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection. This question helps parents understand how the facility stays on top of these necessary safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to communicating with families about important safety information and required enrollment documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from 2023 and 2025 show findings related to maintaining documentation for parent-provided information, such as distracted adult forms. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative practices and how they ensure all family files are complete.
Related violations