Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.19
YMCA Of South Florida At Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
24400 SW 124th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
- License:
- C11MD1993
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- June 7, 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
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Latest inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Coconut Palm K-8 Academy from January 31, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of December 4, 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33032
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.26
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2024June 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 26, 2024February 5, 2025Inspection 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]
- Report comments
- Last - 5/13/2026 Alternate - 5/13/2026 Monitored - 6/4/2026 Weather - 12/3/2026 Lockdown - 4/29/2026 Extinguisher - May 2025 At the time of inspection, there was no current fire inspection available for review. Technical assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file, observed that 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. T.A. 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 chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Provider was observed to have an expired Fire Inspection of 9/27/23. Per DCF 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."
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an expired BGS for childcare personnel. Per DCF 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: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel."
- Correction status
- Due by January 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Given more time due to testing dates availability. Please see supplemental. TA 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 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. Please see supplemental. TA One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed one child care personnel with an expired BGS. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one staff file and transcript. Staff has not finished training hours and is currently working in classroom with children. Technical assistance was provided that 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 walk me through your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that documentation for background screening clearance was missing for personnel at one point. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these records to ensure all staff meet current requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage the annual fire inspection requirements to ensure all documentation is current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has been noted more than once for not having documented proof of an annual fire inspection on file. Asking this helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining these safety records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for monitoring staff training progress and ensuring that all required certifications are completed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that staff training and certification requirements have been a recurring topic in the past. This question allows the director to explain how they now ensure all staff are properly trained and certified.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides insight into how the center manages transparency and family engagement.
General question
What steps do you take to support new staff members as they integrate into the classroom and begin their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports and trains its team helps parents gauge the stability and quality of the care environment.