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Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Henry S West Laboratory Elementary from January 30, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 5, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 5, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
16
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
8
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
2
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in Coral Gables
Compared to 22 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.5
Local median
0.21
0.5This provider
0.21Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
0%
13%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
31%
Local median
9%
31%This provider
9%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
2
Local average
0.36
2This provider
0.36Local average
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.
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]
Correction / follow-up note
The provider did not have proof of an annual fire inspection.
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire 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 documented proof of an annual fire inspection. Provider will need to obtain an updated fire inspection from the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has an annual fire inspection completed annually by the local licensing authority.
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, A
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed as the director of the site is not present at least majority of the hours the facility is open. The personnel without a director's credential acts as the director majority of the hours the facility is in operation. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the credentialed director with credentials is on site majority of the hours the site is in operation. The director will need to be on site majority of the hours the site is in operation.
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the childcare personnel did not complete the Child Abuse Reporting form annually. The forms were expired. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel completed the Child Abuse Reporting Form annually. The personnel will need to sign new Child Abuse Reporting forms.
Correction status
Due by October 21, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
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
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not begin training within 90 days of being in the industry. Personnel listed will need to begin the introductory training. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel begin the training within 90 days of being in the industry.
Correction status
Due by July 16, 2024
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)
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
2 personnel files was observed by FSC to not have completed the school-age training. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF "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), which may be ac ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed that no child care personnel had a current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
Official code
31-01
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
1 personnel files was observed by FSC to not be maintained at facility and readily available 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 Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C- ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2023
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)
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 all required child abuse reporting forms for staff are kept current and on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from September 2024 identified that some staff records were missing the required annual child abuse reporting forms.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for maintaining personnel records to ensure all required documentation is available on-site for review?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2023 noted that some personnel files were not being maintained at the facility as required.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that at least one staff member with valid pediatric CPR certification is present at all times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2023 indicated a finding regarding the availability of staff with current pediatric CPR certification.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain your annual fire inspection documentation to ensure it stays up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that the facility had findings related to fire inspection documentation in both May and August of 2025.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members complete their required training and that these records are properly documented?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that training documentation and director presence requirements were topics of concern in separate inspections during 2024.