Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.2
- Local median
- 0.38
Friendly Kids Academy
9500 SW 32nd St, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD0793
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 56
- License expiration:
- January 4, 2027
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 inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Friendly Kids Academy from May 3, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Five later inspections, from December 17, 2024 through May 1, 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
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.51
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
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [One (1)] child care personnel for [Eleven (11) - Two (2) Year Old] children is required. A ratio of [ZERO (0)] child care personnel for [Six (6) ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed upon arrival that the Teacher that was assigned to the classroom in question was in the infant room attending to One (1) Infant and One (1) Year Old instead of in her classroom, leaving Six (6) children in her classroom unattended and unsupervised. Technical assistance was given to the Director as per F.S. s.402.305(4) that ( 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. Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel mus ... [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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children in the 4-year old classroom that were not napping 18 inches apart. Technical assistance was provided that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. The teacher moved the children around in the classroom and the standard returned to compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 do you ensure that classroom supervision remains consistent when teachers need to step away or assist in other rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2024 show an instance where children were left without direct supervision while a teacher was assisting in another room. This question helps clarify the current protocols for maintaining proper coverage and supervision at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your process for setting up nap time to ensure all safety spacing requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2023 noted that nap mats were not spaced the required 18 inches apart. Asking about current nap time procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe environment for rest.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are changes to the daily routine or classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares updates about staffing or schedule changes ensures parents stay informed about their child's care environment.
General question
What training do your staff members receive regarding classroom management and supervision standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training programs provides insight into how the center prepares teachers to handle daily responsibilities. This helps parents understand the professional development and oversight provided to the team.
General question
How does the leadership team monitor classroom activities throughout the day to support teachers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Active leadership presence is a key part of maintaining a high-quality care environment. This question helps parents understand how the director and management team stay involved in the daily operations of the classrooms.