Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.38
Tiny Steps Day Care Learning Center
7121 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144
- License:
- C11MD0713
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 120
- License expiration:
- December 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
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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Tiny Steps Day Care Learning Center from May 1, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 23, 2024 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of August 23, 2024.
Six later inspections, from September 25, 2024 through April 9, 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
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33144
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.09
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023December 20, 2023Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023March 26, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Cleaning (other than general clean-up activities) of a room took place while children were present in the room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed upon entering the 3-year old classroom that the floor was wet and LS also observed staff with a mop and bucket of water. Technical assistance was provided that cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, or sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. Staff took the bucke ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-05
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 [8 children files were missing signed distracted adult brochure for April 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist reviewed 8 children files that were missing signed distracted adult brochure for April 2024. Technical assistance was provided that annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com 40 of 115 childrens enrollment/heal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed attendance logs and they did not include arrival and departure time. LS reviewed parent's sign-in and sign- out logs. Provider only has signature logs for subsidized children. There is no records of arrival and departure times for private children. Additionally, not all present subsidized children included an arrival time and one had already been signed out at a later time from the time of the current inspection. Technical assistance was provided that 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 th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- FSC reviewed two children files with student health examination over two years old. Technical assistance was provided that 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given stat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 12.4, numbers 1 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The linen was touching one another while in the storage area. TA given to the director (Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child.)
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [television] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Report comments
- The television was placed in a moving drawer which was in the 4-year-old children's class. TA was given to the director (Moveable or non- stationary indoor climbing structures require padding for landing. Permanent or stationary playground equipment installed indoors must meet the same requirements for installation and use as outlined in the Outdoor Equipment section 3.12 B, C, D, E, F and I.)
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-08
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
- Staff did not full fill the training of her 40 hrs., along exceeding the time to complete the training. with TA was given to the director (Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the temperature in the kitchen refrigerator was 49 degrees. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the requ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [turf] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC obsevered there were patches of missing turf on the playground in different spots Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 walk me through how you track daily attendance for all children, including arrival and departure times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report noted that attendance logs were missing arrival and departure times for some children. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center ensures accurate daily tracking for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding cleaning and maintenance in classrooms while children are present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report mentioned a finding regarding cleaning activities taking place while children were in the room. This question helps parents understand how the center balances maintaining a clean environment with keeping spaces clear of hazards during the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and update health records for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that health record documentation has been a topic of discussion in more than one report. Discussing this helps parents understand the current process for keeping student health files current and complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that indoor and outdoor equipment is always properly maintained and secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that equipment maintenance has been noted in multiple inspections. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center monitors the safety and condition of the play areas and equipment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate important safety information, such as the distracted adult awareness materials, to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that families receive and sign off on safety brochures is a standard part of maintaining clear communication between the center and parents. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative responsibilities.