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Aguamarina Preschool

7515 SW 61st Ave, South Miami, FL 33143

License:
C11MD1701
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
96
License expiration:
April 12, 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

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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Aguamarina Preschool from April 10, 2023 through April 8, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 13, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 30, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Five later inspections, from May 26, 2025 through April 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33143

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.17
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.64

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
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
Licensing Specialist reviewed all staff files and transcripts and two of them have not completed training [MC & KM] Technical Assistance was given of 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 Ca ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
fsc observed director credentials ware expired 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-F ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 10, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04

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 the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required introductory training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some staff had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that every staff member meets these educational standards.
Context
A later inspection on 4/8/2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that the director's credentials remain active and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 indicated that the director's credentials were not active at that time. This question provides insight into the administrative steps taken to maintain required leadership certifications.
Context
A later inspection on 4/8/2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that staff training requirements are consistently met as the team grows or changes?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that training-related topics were mentioned in reports from both 2024 and 2025. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development for its employees.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with parents about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the communication style between teachers and families helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experiences and development.
General question

What is the center's approach to supporting children as they transition between different age groups or classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about transition policies provides insight into how the facility manages changes in a child's environment to ensure they remain comfortable and supported.