Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.38
YMCA Of South Florida At Cypress Elementary
5400 SW 112th Ct, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD1984
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- 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.
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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Cypress Elementary from January 25, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 27, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of February 27, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections on May 6, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.51
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2025September 15, 2025Inspection 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist Gaulden observed the provider did not have a cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. Provider will need to obtain a napping mat in case a child needed to rest, nap, or sleep.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Rest Area SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 18-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the provider to not have a current and approved fire inspection. The provider will need to obtain a current and complete fire inspection by the local licensing authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a current and approved fire inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation of an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the School Age Child Care Facility Handbook that ( 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 inspecti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff not having completed their training. Please see supplemental. 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 H ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC noticed one personnel was missing their background in the file. TA was given to provider referencing the SACCF Handbook. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. 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 October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of the child care personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that [the required school-age training was not completed ]. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 personnel file was observed by FSC to not have completed the required school-age training. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "The Departments training transcript will be the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the school-age child care program. C. School-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that 1 personnel id not begin introduction training within 90 days. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 2 personnel files were observed by FSC to not be maintained at the facility and available for review. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by providing a digital version of the files for review. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 37-01
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 process for maintaining and verifying background screening documentation for all employees?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 indicated that certain background screening documentation was missing for personnel. This question helps clarify how the center currently manages and stores these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from 2024 noted that some personnel had not completed mandatory training requirements. This question helps understand the current process for tracking and verifying staff training completion.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that all required safety equipment, such as napping mats, is available for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 noted that napping equipment was not available for all children. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains necessary supplies for daily routines.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 6, 2026, showed no violations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you stay on top of scheduling and documenting your annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility had difficulty maintaining documentation of annual fire safety inspections in both 2025 inspections. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for ensuring these safety requirements are met.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 6, 2026, showed no violations.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily activities and any changes in the classroom routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps families stay informed about their child's day and ensures that parents and providers are aligned on expectations. This question helps parents gauge how the center keeps families connected and involved.