Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.14
- Local median
- 0.36
Thumbelina Learning Center VII
16301 NW 2nd Ave Ste 1, Miami, FL 33169
- License:
- C11MD1966
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 223
- License expiration:
- September 22, 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 12, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Thumbelina Learning Center VII from January 10, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 29, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33169
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 14, 2024April 18, 2024August 26, 2025December 15, 2025April 30, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023May 10, 2024August 27, 2024May 5, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 5, 2025August 26, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 14, 2024August 26, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. This is the facilitys second violation for the Clearinghouse/roster standard. The same violation was issued during the December 2025 routine inspection. No correction made.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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]
- Report comments
- Several new childcare personnel are not in the Employee/Contractor Roster. The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the renewal inspection, LS observed electrical outlet covers missing in 2 year old class (not in place) After pointing the violation to the director, she replaced the covers and the violation was corrected ati.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During fire drill while LS present on 8/26/25, provider fails to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information list. Primary fire drill ati on 8/26/25, Alternate fire drill: 7/16/25, Lockdown drill: 5/8/25, Inclement weather drill: 7/17/25, Fire extinguisher: 3/25, Fire inspection report: 4/23/25.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). Fixed at 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider has failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of April 2025. TA provided to provider that fire drill is to be conducted on a monthly basis and can alternate during ER drill which includes lockdown and inclement weather drill.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [all children's files have no distracted for the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- All the children's files reviewed have no distracted adults for the month of April 2025. Provider admitted to have forgotten to update the forms for the month of April 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- LS observed that 1 of 2 personnel assigned to the (1-year-old) classroom has not competed the required 40-hour introductory training. This personnel was employed in the classroom when (RP) was attending the facility. Technical assistance was giver to the provider per the CCF handbook " 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, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One child care personnel observed to have CAN expired on 8/21/23. See confidential notes for details
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 [17 out of 25 children's files reviewed had no updated Distrated Adults forms signed by parents.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- 25 out of 70 enrolled children have files reviewed from letter M to Z. The vast majority of them have no updated Distracted Adults forms
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
- Report comments
- The employer/owner/operator does not add childcare personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [three years] group was inadequate in that [Child G known as Child M cut her lip with a pair of scissors when the teacher turned her back from classroom. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please refer to complaint summary. Technical assistance, 2.4.1 B - Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. 2.4.1 H - Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Child G known as Child M cut her lip with a pair of scissors. Provider came into compliance when scissors were removed from Child's hand. Please refer to complaint summary. Technical assistance, All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E
- Report comments
- Provider came into compliance when a call was received. Technical assistance, In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
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
- Report comments
- The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within five days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within five days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- Attendance was filled out in the two and three years classroom at time of inspection. Technical assistance, The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [at least 9 children from letters A to L have no updated H1N1 in their files.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 9 children in letter A to L have either expired and / no H1N1 forms in their files
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
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 [At least 9 children form the A-L letter reviewed have either outdated or no distracted adult froms in their files]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At least 9 out of 20 of 70 children reviewed have either outdated or no forms in their files.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 out 5 child care personnel file reviewed had expired CAN form. Staff updated form ati
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection report expires as of 3/31/2023 (dated 3/31/2022). Fire extinguisher: 4/2023, primary drill: 4/21/23, alternate drill: 3/15/23, lockdown: 3/9/23, inclement weather: 12/19/2022. Violation issues for expired fire inspection report.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a bottle of bleach accessible to children in the bathroom of Room 5. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing the bleach and placing it supply closet in kitchen. Technical assistance was given to provider, per CCF handbook " All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 23 of 65 enrolled children letters A-L , of which 1 immunization record was monitored by FSC to be missing. 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. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 23 of 65 enrolled children letters A-L , of which 10 immunization record were monitored 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. Specif ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 23 of 65 enrolled children's letters A-L , of which 2 health examination were monitored by FSC to be missing. 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 February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members are correctly listed in the state's background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the state's background screening system, including a recent report from April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that potentially hazardous items, like sharp tools, are always stored securely and out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate past concerns regarding the accessibility of sharp tools and the need for secure storage of hazardous materials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency drills are conducted monthly and that staff are prepared with the necessary documentation during these times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 note instances where fire drills were not conducted monthly and attendance records were not readily available during drills.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to ensuring all staff complete their required introductory training and keep their certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 identified a finding regarding staff training requirements for classroom personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and update children's enrollment files to ensure all required health and safety information is current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show several instances across multiple years where required enrollment forms, such as those regarding distracted adults or health information, were missing or outdated.
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