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Latest inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Miami Dade College North Campus Pre-School Lab from January 19, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
14
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
6
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 2 local median in 33167
Compared to 17 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.43
Local median
0.12
0.43This provider
0.12Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
7%
Local median
0%
7%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
29%
Local median
12%
29%This provider
12%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.06
0This provider
0.06Local average
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.
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
Inspector notes
During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 29, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that the facilitys first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), a ... [truncated]
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Child abuse form expired and corrected as of 9/19/2023.
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Report comments
Technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 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 10 days of the employment termination.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
Report comments
As technical assistance, an accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D
Report comments
Provider came into compliance when hot water was restored. As technical assistance, Hot water sanitization. If hot water is used for sanitizing, equipment/dishes/utensils must be immersed for a period of at least one-half minute in hot water at a temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit or above. A thermometer designed to measure the water temperature must be available and used to confirm the appropriate temperature of the hot water during each use.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff members are up to date with their required background screenings and documentation?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection show a past issue regarding the maintenance of personnel rosters in the state clearinghouse. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center manages these requirements today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for checking and restocking emergency supplies, such as first aid kits, to ensure everything is ready for use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that certain items were missing from a first aid kit during a recent visit. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains its emergency readiness on an ongoing basis.
Context
The missing items were noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff in completing their required introductory training hours, and how is that progress tracked?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that some staff had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about the current training process provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel meet these standards.
Context
A correction was due by 6/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What daily procedures are in place to monitor food storage temperatures and ensure kitchen equipment is functioning correctly?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a past inspection mention an issue with refrigerator temperature monitoring. This question helps parents understand the current daily safety checks for food storage.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle the onboarding and annual renewal of required documentation for all employees?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages its internal recordkeeping helps parents feel confident that all staff are properly vetted and trained. This is a standard part of evaluating the administrative oversight of a childcare program.