Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.33
Kids Dream Learning Center
3553 W 76th St Unit 2, Hialeah, FL 33018
- License:
- C11MD1457
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 56
- License expiration:
- April 13, 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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Kids Dream Learning Center from April 10, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 24, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 18, 2026 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33018
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 9, 2025November 24, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 13, 2023July 9, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2023March 1, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 2, 2024March 31, 2025Inspection 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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, E General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- (9 of 30) enrolled children files ( letters G-M) were observed to not have a written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policy. Technical assistance is provided per CCF handbook "A copy of the current disciplinary and expulsion policies must be available for review by the parents or legal guardian and the licensing authority. Providers must have a comprehensive discipline policy that includes developmentally appropriate social-emotional and behavioral health promotion practices, as well as discipline and intervention procedures that provide specific guidance on what child care personnel should do to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors. Preventi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [missing the date and time of the incident ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed an incomplete incident/accident report form in that it was missing the date and time of incident. Technical assistance was provider per CCF handbook " Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. "
- Correction status
- Due by December 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the employee file of [KG] failed to have an the updated level- 2 background screening results. The screening results observed in files was dated [9.18.2025], the background screening results were validated on updated on CARES via the ACHA portal. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by printing updated BGS results and placing it in file. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provision ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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]
- Report comments
- Provider failed to maintain employee roster in that, the provider failed to remove an employee [GC] who is no longer working at the facility within the appropriate timeframe. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " 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 December 24, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While conducting walkthrough of playground there was a stack of metal panels observed within children's reach. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. "
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- While monitoring background screening requirements it was observed by LS that the provider failed to maintain the clearinghouse roster. In that (NL) was observed to have not been added to the clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "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 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing personnel files, it was observed that (AG) failed to complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. "
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Inspector notes
- LS observed 1 personnel (EG) to have not completed the mandatory 40-hour introductory training. Personnel is missing 1 course and exam form PART 2. Technical assistance was given per CCF handbook " 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 not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Course ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance, CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Provider came into compliance when cover was removed from sleeping baby in crib. As technical assistance, 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 limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- All (10) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (1) were updated for compliance. One new personnel added since the last inspection. Provider came into compliance when form was signed. Technical assistance, CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There were dried poops on the play areas. Provider came into compliance when it was removed. As technical assistance, The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 explain the current process for keeping the staff roster in the state clearinghouse up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in late 2025 show that the facility had difficulty maintaining an accurate employee roster in the state system. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel records are currently managed and tracked.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation ready and accessible for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing at the time of the review. This question allows the director to explain the current system for organizing and verifying these important records.
- Context
- The missing documentation was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the center's current policy regarding discipline and how this is communicated to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 indicate that some families had not received the required written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. Asking about this helps ensure that the center is currently meeting its communication obligations to parents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to perform daily checks of the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections show that hazards were occasionally found in the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the current daily safety routines the staff uses to keep the playground area clear for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and manage ongoing training requirements for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 mention instances where documented proof of required staff training was missing. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all employees stay up to date with their professional requirements.
Related violations