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Garden Of Light Academy Inc

1171 NE 149th St, North Miami, FL 33161

License:
C11MD1369
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, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
Capacity:
55
License expiration:
August 14, 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

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Latest inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Garden Of Light Academy Inc from April 10, 2023 through June 30, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 12, 2024 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 12, 2025.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from January 27, 2025 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33161

Compared to 32 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.07
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
21%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS observed toilet seat in the (3-year-old) bathroom to be unattached from the toilet. The toilet seat was observed under a shelf adjacent from the toilet. Technical assistant was provided per CCF handbook " 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."
Correction status
Due by January 12, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
Inspector notes
LS observed facility failed to have the current license posted. During the commencement of complaint investigation, the facility was observed by LS to have the license "August 15,2021-August 14,2022" posted failing to meet compliance. Technical assistance was given to provider per Florda Statutes "402.3125 Display and appearance of license; posting of violations; information to be provided to parents. (1)(a) Upon receipt of a license issued under s. 402.308 or s. 402.309, the child care facility shall display such license in a conspicuous place within the facility."
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision of children in the [3-year-old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to have a yarn placed around neck]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
While conducting complaint investigation, it was admitted by HP that while in the process of cleaning up from a mosaic rock activity transitioning to a yarn activity. HP placed the yarn on the table with a cube and cup. In that time, HP was being assisted by children on the floor (during clean-up). It was observed by HP that two children hard the yarn around victim child's neck in a sawing motion. HP directed children to stop and took the yarn. Victim child neck was observed with a friction mark on neck. Provider was able to correct during inspection by removing the accessibility to yarn by children and administering first aid to victim child. Technical assistance was provide ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the commencement of complaint investigation, LS observed an unscreened individual left alone with children in the infant's classroom. This was discovered by LS that the individual observed in the infant classroom was unscreened, during review of personnel files. Upon request of personnel files, the owner handed the file of FL to LS which only had the employment application present. FL's name and date-of-birth was search in the Clearinghouse with the result reading "No Match". Provider was questioned on the background screening result of FL to which provider responded, the individual was scheduled for screening, "I know her personnel from church and I thought I had 30-d ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-18
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Inspector notes
During the commencement of complaint investigation LS observed child in infants' room with a bib and pacifier in mouth. Provider returned to compliance by removing, bib and pacifier from the crib. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not l ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
During commencement of complaint investigation, LS observed in infant classroom being fed with unlabeled bottle without first and last name. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily."
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During commencement of complaint investigation, upon request of personnel files. It was observed by LS that personnel FL file only had the employment application. Provider was missing various documents required. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [21 mix age from 1 years to 5 years] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [21 mix age from 1 years to 5 years] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Non- Compliance Description During the routing 2 inspection FSC observe Insufficient Staff to ratios (1 staff for 21 children aged 1 to 5 years old. The 3-year-old children old been the largest group) according to. s.402.305(4), F.S. this is a violation Technical Assistance was provided by stay present until the staff arrive. the provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Report comments
During the second routine inspection, FSC noticed that the playground required cleaning. At the time of the inspection, the daily log was not completed by the provider. According to section 3.1, A of the CCF Handbook, it is a violation if the play area is not inspected before use. The playground needs to be inspected daily before the children are allowed to use it. The provider was given technical assistance on how to use the log correctly.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The bedding available was not appropriate for the childs size. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, E (Section 12.4, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
During the second routine inspection, FSC noticed that a 1- and 8-month-old child were inside the crib and the mattress was folded into two without any linens. This violates the Bedding Inadequate rule stated in Section 3.6.1, E of the CCF Handbook. The provider was given Technical Assistance to properly prepare the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-07
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 (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the second routine inspection, FSC observed that the children were not maintaining a minimum distance of 18 inches from the furniture, each other, and one child was even sleeping in the hallway. This is a violation of section 3.6.2, C of the CCF Handbook. In order to comply with the regulations, it is necessary to maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches between each napping/sleeping space. The provider was provided with technical assistance to help ensure that they follow this guideline in the future.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
Report comments
During a routine inspection, FSC noted a 5-month-old baby girl inside a crib with a "bep" on her neck and before the that there were items inside the crib that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. This is a violation according to Section 3.6.4 of the CCF Handbook. FSC provided technical assistance to the provider by explaining that children cannot have any item inside the crib or around their necks. The "bep" was removed by FSC to eliminate the risk.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
Report comments
During a routine inspection, 2 FSC noted that the restroom and changing station did not have a hand hygiene poster. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by asking them to place the required poster in the area.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-16
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
Inspector notes
During the inspection, FSC observed that none of the four childcare personnel had received Fire Extinguisher Training, which is a violation of Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 of the CCF Handbook. Consequently, Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by guiding them on where to acquire the necessary training.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
As part of the regular review process, it was found that one of the ten records reviewed did not have the Enrollment Application form for a child. The provider was given Technical Assistance and asked to ensure that the enrollment form is completed and added to the child's file for record keeping purposes.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02

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 your daily procedures for ensuring that all infants are placed in their cribs according to safe sleep guidelines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that safe sleep practices, including crib safety and spacing, were identified as a topic in multiple reports during 2024. Asking about current daily routines helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for infants.
Context
A later clean inspection exists for this provider.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to perform and document the required daily safety inspections of indoor and outdoor play areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2024 show that facility maintenance and safety logs were noted as areas needing improvement. This question allows the director to explain the current system for ensuring play areas remain in good repair.
Context
A later clean inspection exists for this provider.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for maintaining and verifying personnel records for all staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that some required personnel documentation was missing from staff files. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures all staff records are complete and current.
Context
A later clean inspection exists for this provider.
Related violations
General question

How do you ensure that staff members are always aware of and following the required child-to-teacher ratios throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining appropriate supervision levels is essential for child safety. This question helps parents understand the center's staffing strategy and how they manage transitions or breaks.
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents if there is a change in the daily routine or a concern regarding their child's care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between families and the center is important for a positive experience. Understanding how the provider handles updates and concerns helps parents feel more comfortable with their choice.