Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.31
Choo Choo Learning Station
7250 W 24th Ave Ste 12-16, Hialeah, FL 33016
- License:
- C11MD1918
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- May 5, 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
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Choo Choo Learning Station from April 24, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 10, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of October 10, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from April 21, 2025 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- 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
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33016
Compared to 35 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.77
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by removing the blankets from cots Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed provider had expired fire inspection. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed loose cords and extension cords by a child during nap time. The provider resolved the non-compliance during the inspection by removing the loose cords and extension cords. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [forms sign since April 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Technical assistance, Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead eave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
How do you ensure that play areas remain clear of potential hazards like loose cords or electrical items during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 noted that loose cords were observed in a play area. This question helps understand the daily safety checks performed to keep the environment secure for children.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for maintaining sanitary storage for children's bedding and linens?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding the storage of linens. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the facility ensures bedding remains clean and properly stored.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of your facility's fire safety certifications and renewal timelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that the facility's fire safety inspection was expired at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its required safety documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What information do you share with families regarding child safety in vehicles during enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2023 show a gap in documentation regarding the distribution of safety information about children in vehicles. This question helps confirm that the facility now provides this information to all families.
Related violations
General question
How do you involve staff in your daily routine to ensure that all areas of the facility are consistently monitored and kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages daily maintenance and staff oversight helps parents feel confident in the facility's commitment to a well-maintained environment. This question provides insight into the center's operational culture and attention to detail.