Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.17
Magic Moments Child Care & Preschool
1945 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
- License:
- C11MD2072
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 28
- License expiration:
- September 13, 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Magic Moments Child Care & Preschool from May 10, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 15, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33141
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.17
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [8 (3 to 4 years )] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: The Call room did not have childcare personnel at the moment of the routing inspection Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by following DCF policy's: 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One of the childcare staff members is not listed in the Clearinghouse Employee Roster with a date of hire of January 23, 2023. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by coaching her on how to update the Roster in Clearinghouse
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Doing the inspection one of the children was napping against furniture. Technical assistance was offer doing the inspection. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D this is a Class 2 violation. it was resolve at the moment.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by local fire authority. Last fire INSPECTION 08/02/2022 Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.8.2, 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 the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Licensing authority observed [1] personnel that has incomplete introductory training Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.1, "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 an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from December 2025 where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current supervision practices helps families understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent coverage.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep staff information updated in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the Clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place for managing personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you arrange the nap area to ensure that sleeping spaces remain clear and safe for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2024 show a finding related to nap space positioning. Discussing current setup procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe environment during rest times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how the center tracks and schedules required fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2023 inspection indicate a finding regarding the documentation of an annual fire safety inspection. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining current safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2023 included a finding regarding the completion of introductory training for staff. Asking about training oversight helps parents understand how the center supports staff development and regulatory compliance.
Related violations