Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.5
Genesis Children's Academy Of Florida
6801 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183
- License:
- C11MD1540
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 34
- License expiration:
- June 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Genesis Children's Academy Of Florida from February 13, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 1, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33183
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.21
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.2
- Inspector notes
- 4.6.2 Training Documentation A copy of the Training Transcript for each credentialed child care personnel must be maintained on-site at the child care facility, in the employee personnel file and available for review by child care licensing staff. Child care facilities must maintain written documentation of credentialed personnels work schedules for a period of 12 months. Examples of written documentation are employee time sheets, personnel work schedules, and employment records.LS observed an expired staff credential and the date was 12/16/25due date 3/1/26staff cred 12/16/25director cred 5/3/27
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-03
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the fencing along the playground having gaps and being hazardous to the children due to being in a shopping plaza. TA The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3.5 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Depar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [files]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed that 3 children were missing the influenza broacher signed by their parents. Please see supplemental. TA The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Annually, during the months o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A copy of the disciplinary and expulsion policies were not available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, E. (Section 9, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no written disciplinary and expulsion policy to be available for review. Technical assistance was given to provider 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. Preventive and discipline practices should be used as learning ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides on playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed there to be no fall zone/resilient surface for climbable equipment (slide) on playground. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 1 personnel to have not completed the in-service training for the fiscal year 22-23. Technical assistance was given to provider, per CCF handbook "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 accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, preventio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 personnel was observed by FSC to not document hours completed on in-service log. Provider was able to complete at the time of inspection by adding the training completed on the in-service log. Technical assistance was given provider, per CCF handbook " Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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]
- Inspector notes
- All 5 personnel files were observed by FSC to be missing an updated child abuse reporting form. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by having 4 personnel signing form CF-FSP. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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 July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 file was missing level 2 screening documentation. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by placing screening results provider by FSC in personnel file. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed PreK3/4 classroom to not have taken the daily attendance for the children in care. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by completing the proper documentation of attendance. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months." 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
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 do you monitor the playground and fencing to ensure the area remains secure for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2024 identified concerns regarding gaps in the playground fencing. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance routine for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle daily classroom attendance to ensure that every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted an instance where attendance records were not available. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center maintains accountability for children in their care.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to communicating with parents about your center's policies on discipline and social-emotional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted that the center's disciplinary policy was not available for review at that time. This question helps parents understand the current policies and how they are shared with families.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all staff credentials and training transcripts are kept up to date and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that a staff training transcript was not on file. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these records to ensure they remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required enrollment and health information is collected and maintained for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2024 noted that certain health-related documentation was missing from some enrollment files. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates required paperwork.
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