Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.1
- Local median
- 0.17
Tiny Steps Preschool III
14726 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33185
- License:
- C11MD1754
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, 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:
- 74
- License expiration:
- August 25, 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 inspectionApril 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Tiny Steps Preschool III from April 19, 2023 through April 24, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 19, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Nine later inspections, from August 7, 2023 through April 24, 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
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 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 33185
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
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.
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [10] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a classroom in the playground with 10 children (3 infants and 7 one year olds) and two teachers. The ratio was brought into compliance once the children returned to the classroom with a third teacher. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups 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. 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. Ratios of the Facility Infants-1 year olds 10 children-2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions like moving between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection report show a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios during a playground transition. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center manages supervision during daily movements.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's process for training new staff on supervision requirements and group size limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding staff training procedures provides insight into how the facility prioritizes consistent care and safety standards for all children.
General question
How do teachers communicate with each other to ensure that ratios are balanced when staff members need to step away or move between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between staff members is essential for maintaining proper supervision and ensuring that ratios remain appropriate at all times.
General question
Could you describe how the daily schedule is structured to balance active play with quiet time for the different age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily routine helps parents understand how the center supports child development and manages group activities throughout the day.
General question
What is the center's policy for keeping parents informed about changes in classroom staffing or daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication policies help build a strong partnership between families and the center, ensuring parents feel connected to their child's daily environment.