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The Second House Daycare Learning Center & Pre-School Corp

8720 SW 9th Ter, Miami, FL 33174

License:
C11MD1232
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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
134
License expiration:
September 26, 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

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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Second House Daycare Learning Center & Pre-School Corp from January 17, 2023 through April 29, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 29, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 29, 2024.

Six later inspections, from September 9, 2024 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33174

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.15
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
15%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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.

View official report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Licensing specialist reviewed provider's Clearinghouse roster. Three staff have not been added and two have not been removed. Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
Report comments
FSC reviewed attendance log and parent's sign-in/ sign-out logs and not all children present at the facility had an arrival time. Technical assistance was provided that the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03

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 the center manage its staff roster to ensure all personnel records are kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2024 inspection report noted that the facility needed to update its staff roster in the state's background screening system. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures its personnel records remain accurate and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the daily process for ensuring that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2024 identified a need for more consistent documentation of child attendance times. This question allows the director to explain the current steps taken to ensure that all sign-in and sign-out logs are complete.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding daily activities and any important updates about their child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining a strong partnership. Understanding the center's preferred methods helps parents know what to expect regarding daily updates.
General question

What is your approach to training and supporting new staff members when they join your team?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about staff development and onboarding practices provides insight into how the center prioritizes professional standards. This helps families understand the environment their children are in every day.
General question

Could you describe the daily routine and how it is structured to support children's development?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily schedule helps parents see how the center balances learning, play, and rest. This information is useful for determining if the program's daily flow aligns with a child's needs.