Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.3
- Local median
- 0.38
Stars Learning Day Care III
340 NE 78th St, Miami, FL 33138
- License:
- C11MD1739
- 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, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- August 17, 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.
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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Stars Learning Day Care III from April 18, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 14, 2025 and involved staff training.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from July 9, 2025 through March 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33138
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.48
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C During the time of inspection it was observed that (1) or more staff personnel have not completed the 5 Hour literacy and language development course within the 12 months of employment, this standard was corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Provider failed to maintain a current roster in the clearinghouse; this standard was corrected at the 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
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed 18" of napping/sleeping space not observed. Provider resolved by ending naptime. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.6.2, C, "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."
- 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
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 ensure that all staff members are consistently updated in the state's background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from December 2024 noted that the facility's personnel roster in the clearinghouse was not fully up to date. This question helps understand the current administrative process for maintaining staff screening records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for arranging naptime to ensure there is always enough space between each child's sleeping area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2023 noted a finding regarding the required 18-inch distance between sleeping spaces. This question helps clarify how the center manages room layouts during rest periods.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required professional development courses, such as early literacy training, on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 indicate that documentation for a required five-hour literacy course was missing for some staff. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staff training compliance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident in the daily care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information ensures families stay informed about classroom activities and policies.
General question
Can you describe the process for how new staff members are integrated into the classroom and supervised while they complete their training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff onboarding helps parents understand the level of experience and support provided to teachers. This insight is useful for evaluating the overall consistency of care within the facility.