Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.47
Creativa Academy, Inc.
13910 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33184
- License:
- C11MD1517
- 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, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: 10:00AM to 10:00PM
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- May 23, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Creativa Academy, Inc. from January 17, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33184
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.24
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 11, 2024May 1, 2025September 9, 2025April 14, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 1, 2025April 14, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2025November 12, 2025Inspection 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 [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist counted all classrooms in ratio at time of arrival. However, during lunch, licensing specialist observed one staff with 12 children in the 1-year old classroom. Technical assistance was provided that The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 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. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed fire inspection and last fire inspection was conducted on 3/5/2025. Technical assistance was provided that To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. 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 fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 reviewed one staff file and staff did not complete in-service hours during 2024-25. Technical assistance was provided that Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, c hild 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staff file and DCF transcript and staff has not completed school readiness pre-service training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised con ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [playground equipment has areas of rust in metal poles and broken edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed during re-inspection that the playground equipment had areas with rust and chipped paint and one of the bars was breaking off exposing sharp edges. Tic tac toe piece was broken and some of the pieces that hold the screws in the playground are rusted. Technical assistance was provided that Technical assistance was provided that All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [playground equipment has areas of rust in metal poles and broken edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed the playground equipment had areas with rust and one of the bars was breaking off exposing sharp edges. Technical assistance was provided that All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to man ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed staff files and transcripts for 3 staff that did not complete 2024-25 in-service hours. One staff completed the hours already. Two staff are still pending 10 hours. Technical assistance was provided that 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drill during April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist reviewed fire drill log and observed no drill during April 2025. Technical assistance was provided that During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 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 ta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed training transcript and documentation for staff. One personnel has not completed School Readiness Required training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 2 classrooms with attendance not completed for today. The attendance in the main office was also not taken. Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Staff completed attendance for the day for all children present in the facility and standard was completed at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Chestal Kids], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed medication authorization form for a child taking medication on day of inspection. The form did not have parent's signature. Parent sent a WhatsApp message asking for medication to be administer. Technical assistance was provided that the child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist reviewed 3 new staff files with incomplete employment verification. Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
- Licensing specialist observed Clearinghouse Employee Roster was not up to date. Technical assistance was provided that 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. Provider made the additions and removal at time of inspection and standard was completed at time of 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: 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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed 4 children files with expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided that 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 65C-22.001(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. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- FSC reviewed one staff file and training transcript and staff has not completed 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
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
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 current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the entire day, including during lunch or transition times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios during lunch. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages supervision during these specific parts of the daily routine.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members remain up-to-date with their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff completion of annual in-service training. This question allows the director to explain the tracking system used to keep staff credentials current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation of monthly emergency drills to ensure they are completed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate findings related to emergency preparedness and fire drill documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for staying compliant with safety drill requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inspection reports from late 2025 identified concerns regarding the condition of outdoor play equipment. This question helps parents understand how the center performs routine maintenance and safety checks on the playground.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in staffing or classroom assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about staffing and routines provides insight into the overall parent-provider partnership.