Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.81
- Local median
- 0.23
YMCA Of South Florida At David Fairchild Elementary
5757 SW 45th St, Miami, FL 33155
- License:
- C11MD1882
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:05PM to 6:00PM; 7:00AM to 8:15AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 315
- License expiration:
- May 31, 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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Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At David Fairchild Elementary from February 3, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of November 30, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33155
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.63
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 4 recorded violations.
May 14, 2025September 29, 2025April 30, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024May 14, 2025April 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the facility to not have a current fire inspection. Per DCF Handbook, Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- LS observed several personnel to not have completed or started trainings. Per DCF Handbook, Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the facility to have an expired fire inspection. Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program."
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the facility to have expired fire extinguishers. Per DCF Handbook, "Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times."
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. At the time of inspection, the fire inspection was expired as of 3.20.24. The provider was made aware that the fire inspe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 ho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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: 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
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff not having a completion of their training. TA Mandated Introductory Training: 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 Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and N ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff form 5131 not being completed and it was missing staff information. Please See Supplemental for more details. TA Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the posted fire Inspection to be expired and not current. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "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. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. " Last fire ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Inspector notes
- 3 personnel was observed by FSC to not complete the required introductory child care training. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " 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: ? ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 1of 179 enrolled children file was observed by FSC to be expired. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 of 179 enrolled children files was observed by FSC to not have a student health examination form. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program."
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- 2 personnel was observed by FSC to not have the level 2 screening documentation missing in file. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file."
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members have their background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that in past inspections, there were instances where required background screening forms were missing or incomplete for some employees. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain current fire safety inspections and equipment maintenance for the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation regarding annual fire safety inspections and fire extinguisher maintenance has been a repeated topic of discussion across multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for staying up to date with these safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all new and current staff complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training completion has been a recurring topic in several reports. Asking about the current training oversight process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel are properly prepared.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication about daily operations and schedules helps parents feel confident in the consistency of the care provided. Understanding how the center keeps families informed is a key part of choosing the right environment for a child.
General question
What is your approach to staff supervision and professional development throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center supports and supervises its team provides insight into the quality of care and the stability of the staff. This helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a well-prepared and supported teaching team.