Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.17
Palm Springs Learning Academy
5700 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
- License:
- C11MD1545
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 53
- License expiration:
- August 6, 2026
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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Palm Springs Learning Academy from March 30, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 23, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of January 12, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from November 5, 2025 through June 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33012
Compared to 59 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024October 29, 2024October 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire drill was conducted on 9/18/25 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 6/23/25 • One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done 5/15/25 on and • On Fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 6/23/25 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 5/15/25 and • One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 11/18/24 • Fire inspection dated: 7/10/25 NOV TA: 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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 for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilitie ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 staff missing the fire extinguisher training. TA: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All staff shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment. The facility must maintain documentation that all staff have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility serving children had neither a portable nor a permanent bath facility available for bathing children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: Every facility must have at least one portable or permanent bath facility available for bathing children. The bath facility must be in good operation, clean and must be sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-09
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection dated: (inspection expired) • Last fire drill was conducted on 9/16/24 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on1/25/24 • One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 9/16/24 • and On Fire d/rill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 6/24/24 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on (Pending) • and One emergency INCLEMENT Weather (Pending) • TA: 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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 for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection: by moving 4 beds to another room to meet the 18 inches requirement.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection expired: (fees pending) TA: 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 for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff files missing Forms 5131, Exposure plan, Employment history. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by printing out the missing forms from the DCF website, completed the forms and placed them in the staff's files. TA: Personnel Records 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 explain how you ensure that napping areas are set up to maintain the required amount of space between children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a finding regarding the required distance between napping spaces. This question helps parents understand the current daily routine and setup for nap time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping fire safety inspections current and ensuring all documentation is readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for annual fire safety inspections has been a repeated topic over multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its regulatory requirements and safety documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required safety training, such as fire extinguisher operation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding documented proof of staff training for fire extinguishers. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staff development and record maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place to ensure that all necessary equipment for daily care is available and maintained in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a finding related to the availability of bath facilities. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains the equipment needed for the children's daily needs.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with parents regarding daily schedules and any changes to classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in their child's daily care. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families informed about routine changes and center activities.