Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.5
First Discovery Links Learning Center
271 Park Blvd, Miami, FL 33126
- License:
- C11MD1335
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 46
- License expiration:
- November 9, 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
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 inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 24, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for First Discovery Links Learning Center from March 7, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33126
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.93
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 4, 2026June 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a 1 year old classroom with 8 children and 1 teacher. This standard was brought into compliance once two parents came to pick up their children. 2.3 Ratios 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. Facility Ratio 1 year olds (1:6) 8 children-1 teacher. New Ratio: 6 children-1 teacher. 2 year olds (1:11) 11 children-1 teacher. 3-4 year olds (1:15) 14 children-1 teacher. 4 year olds-School Age (1:20) 14 children-1 teacher.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility is licensed to serve [46] children. A total of [47] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the facility over capacity with a total of 47 children. This standard was brought into compliance once the director began calling parents and the parents came to pick up their children and the capacity was brought to below 46. 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity C. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Infant observed in an infant seat (swing, bouncers, etc.) for a time greater than 30 minutes. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, F General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed an infant in a strapped in swing while sleeping for more that 30 minutes. This standard was brought into compliance once the licensing specialist told the teacher to wake up the child and move them to the crib and she did. 2.6 Planned ActivitiesF. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage inactivities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turningover, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for shortperiods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more thantwo times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-13
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that the facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks.
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the family service counselor observed three students at the school Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [The form was not current (expired)]. Technical support that was given to the provider The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 [the provider didnt given the document to the parents in person or online for the month of April 2024 for the family service to review during the renewal inspection on 06/19/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that five of the students at 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 [the provider didnt given the document to the parents in person or online for the month of April 2024 for the family service to review during the renewal inspection on 06/19/24]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2024
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
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 describe the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a temporary instance where the number of children in a classroom exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages these ratios in real-time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that emergency contact information and facility directions are always clearly posted for staff and visitors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 indicated that some required emergency information was missing from the posted notices. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining and verifying that all essential emergency documentation is up to date.
- Context
- This item was due for correction by July 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team keep track of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified that some student immunization forms were expired at the time of the visit. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents feel confident that health documentation is proactively managed.
- Context
- This item was due for correction by July 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for monitoring the total number of children on-site to ensure the center stays within its licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that capacity-related topics have been noted in recent inspections. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the center manages daily attendance and ensures they remain within their licensed limits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to communicating with parents about important safety reminders, such as information regarding child drop-off procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2024 noted that documentation regarding distracted adult safety information had not been provided to parents as required. Asking about current communication methods helps parents understand how the center shares important safety updates.
- Context
- This item was due for correction by July 2024.
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