Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.41
Tiny Tykes Academy
18 NE 6th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD1482
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 82
- License expiration:
- January 31, 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.
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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Tiny Tykes Academy from January 23, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.63
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that a classroom was out of ratio with 1 teacher and 17 children 3 years old. Licensing Specialist stay in the classroom until another staff came to the classroom to bring back the classroom on ratio. T.A. Health and Safety DCF health and safety requirements are outlined below by provider type: Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C. 15 Teachers, 84 Children, 0-12 Months (1:4), 2 Teachers, 6 Children, Mix Groups: Infants to 2 Years Old: 2 Teachers, 5 Children, 1 Year (1:6), 2 Teachers, 10 Children, Mix Groups: 2 Years to 3 Years Old: 1 Teacher, 11 Children, Mix Groups: Infant ... [truncated]
- 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 did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [82] based on 35 square feet and [84] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility has present 84 children in care and the license capacity was 82. Per Provider, parents was contacted and pick it up the children at the time of the inspection. T.A. Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire Drill conduct during the month of February, and March,]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the Fire Drill Record Log notice that the facility does not conduct a monthly fire drill. T.A. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a hazard, wood pallets exposed with materials equipment in the outdoor playground that posed a threat for the children in care. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file noticed that not all child care personnel complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Time frame extended to finish the training due to lack of test date availability. T.A. 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 r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file encountered that Not all child care personnel complete the 10 hours Inn Service Training during July 1st,2024 and ending June 30,2025. T.A. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
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
How does your team monitor classroom staffing levels throughout the day to ensure you always meet state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show a finding where a classroom was briefly out of the required staff-to-child ratio. This question helps clarify the current processes in place to maintain proper supervision levels at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for documenting and tracking monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the fire drill record log was incomplete for certain months. Asking this helps parents understand how the center ensures emergency preparedness documentation is kept up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure the outdoor play area remains free of hazards for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection mention an observation regarding materials in the outdoor play area that posed a potential hazard. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance and safety check routines for outdoor spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff training requirements to ensure all teachers remain current with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 show findings related to staff completing required introductory and in-service training. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing professional development for their team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you manage daily enrollment numbers to ensure the center stays within its licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from April 2026 noted an instance where the number of children present exceeded the licensed capacity. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks attendance to remain within their operational limits.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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