Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.47
Universal Academy Private School Inc
21310 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD1102
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 174
- License expiration:
- February 15, 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
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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Universal Academy Private School Inc from February 2, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 1, 2025May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Primary fire drill conducted with LS present ati, Alternate fire drill: 12/22/25, Lockdown drill: 9/23/25, Inclement weather drill: 11/24/25, Fire extinguisher: 11/2025, Fire inspection report dated 12/23/2024 and expires on 12/23/2025. 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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Report comments
- One childcare personnel has BGST expired as of 8/6/2025. See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel int he Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1,K
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Technical Assistant was given to provider pertaining to water damage in the ceiling tiles in Room 6 (Private Room) for the mixed age group.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, FSC observed that ( 11 ) immunization records on file were expired. TA was provided to the provider explaining that all student health and immunization records must always remain up to date and available for review by licensing. Provider was given a corrective action date of 30 days.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 steps you have in place to ensure that all staff background screening records and rosters remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where the facility did not maintain a current roster for personnel in the state clearinghouse. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center manages these important administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff screening renewals to ensure everyone stays current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that background screening documentation has been a recurring topic of discussion in recent reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for monitoring these ongoing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for staying on top of annual fire safety inspections and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all safety certifications remain active.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you conduct daily facility checks to ensure that all areas remain in good repair and ready for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2025 noted an area of the facility that was not in good repair. Asking about daily maintenance routines provides insight into how the center keeps the environment well-maintained for students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What system do you use to ensure that all student immunization records are kept up to date and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified that some immunization records on file were expired. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining accurate health records.
Related violations