Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.25
Shining Light Childcare Development Center
8220 NW 13th Ct, Miami, FL 33147
- License:
- C11MD1430
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 5:29AM; 5:30AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 104
- License expiration:
- July 2, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Shining Light Childcare Development Center from February 24, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 20, 2025 and involved background screening.
Two later inspections, from February 20, 2026 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33147
Compared to 48 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
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
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse, as required by the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 5.1, K. This standard was corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? B ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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: 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]
- Report comments
- FSC was reviewing children files and noticed that one child had expired immunization records. TA was given to the provider referencing the CCF handbook. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Sp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 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
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- CCF HANDBOOK SECTION 3.8.2.A Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
Could you describe your process for keeping staff background screening information up to date in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in October 2025 identified a need to update the facility's personnel roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff screening records remain current and compliant.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages ongoing staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for monitoring children's health records to ensure immunization forms do not expire while they are in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2024 show a finding regarding an expired immunization record for a child. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks health documentation to keep files current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation of your annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2023 indicated the center did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to maintaining required safety certifications.
Related violations
General question
How does your team communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for a smooth transition into a new childcare environment. Learning about these practices helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about their child's day.