Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.28
Step Above Academy
750 NW 96th St, Miami, FL 33150
- License:
- C11MD1489
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, 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:
- 37
- License expiration:
- May 15, 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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Step Above Academy from January 3, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33150
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.58
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 [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infant -2yr 8:1 1-2 yr 5:1 1-2 years 3:1 ONLY 1 staff was observed with the group of:( Infant -2 years) the other staff was observed in the kitchen preparing lunch. TA: 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, when the director returned.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One room (SR readiness children) was observed missing some outlets cover over the power strip. TA: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, placing the covers over the outlets at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Capacity not posted in room 1. TA: Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. TA: Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by posting the capacity on the board outside the room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 Staff did not bring their attendance during the fire inspection. TA: A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The staff collected the attendance from their rooms after exiting the building.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last emergency drill was conducted on 4/3/24. Last fire drill was conducted on 3/1/26 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 2/3/26 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 4/14/24 and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 4/14/26 One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on (Pending)and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on (Pending) Fire inspection dated: 8/27/25 TA: Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Menu place in the entrance board was not dated. TA: Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by adding the dates on the menu.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- According to the record posted on the providers board at time of inspection, the year 2023 was the last time the provider conducted a monthly physical environment TA: Documentation of routine inspection of the indoor and outdoor of the facility shall be conducted monthly and maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff folder missing for 1 staff listed on the roster. See staff name on the supplemental sheet. Licensing specialist only had access to the staff BGS at time of inspection, the staff file was not completed. TA: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. The teacher (room 2) did not complete the childrens attendance. Attendance was completed by the teacher at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
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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
Could you explain how you currently manage staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like lunch or when staff move between rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent supervision for children in all age groups.
- Context
- The provider resolved this finding at the time of the inspection, and a follow-up inspection in May 2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that daily attendance records are always accurate and immediately available if a staff member or administrator needs to review them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified a concern regarding the maintenance of daily attendance records. This question helps parents understand how the facility keeps track of children throughout the day.
- Context
- The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in May 2026 was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you conduct routine safety checks of the facility to ensure that items like electrical outlet covers are always in place and secure?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 show a finding related to the presence of electrical outlet covers. Discussing the facility's routine maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the environment is kept secure for children.
- Context
- The provider addressed this at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you track and document your emergency preparedness drills, such as lockdown or inclement weather drills, to ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate that certain emergency drills were not conducted as required. Asking about this process clarifies how the center maintains its emergency readiness documentation.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date for this finding, and a clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff always have the necessary attendance and contact information with them when they leave the building for drills or emergencies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from April 2026 noted a finding where staff did not have required attendance information during a drill. This question helps parents understand the center's current protocols for emergency preparedness.
- Context
- The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations