Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.25
Thumbelina Learning Center V
8380 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33147
- License:
- C11MD2085
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 57
- License expiration:
- September 26, 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.
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Thumbelina Learning Center V from January 17, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 14, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 19, 2026 through May 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33147
Compared to 48 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.38
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.
September 3, 2025January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- L.S observed the neighbor's fence that covers the back of the playground is in poor condition. It has broken boards and damaged wood. This is the 2nd time TA was given to the director (The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards). Director was made aware of this and understood. {3.5, A} The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The neighbors fence that covers the back of the playground is in poor condition. It has broken boards and damaged wood. TA was given to the director (The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards).
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSCS Hernandez observed that the center did not conduct a lockdown drill. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided to the director (Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill).
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1Year 7:1 2 year-4year 12:1 Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection. 1 teacher came back from lunch, she joined the 1 year old teacher, and 1 child from the 2-4 years old was moved to the 1 yr old classroom. New ratio: 1 Yr 8:2 2-4 years 11:1 TA: A ratio of [ 1 ] child care personnel for [ 6 ] children (1 year old) is required and a ratio of (1) child care personnel for( 11) (2 years old) is required. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- TA: 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. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by having the teacher sign a new CAN form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 show a finding related to maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages these ratios to ensure proper supervision.
- Context
- The non-compliance was resolved at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for maintaining the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show that the condition of the outdoor play area was noted as a concern on more than one occasion. This question helps parents understand how the center now manages routine maintenance and safety checks for the playground.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center tracks and conducts its required emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted a finding regarding the completion of required emergency drills. Asking about the current drill schedule and documentation process helps parents feel confident in the center's emergency readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required documentation and annual training forms up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicate a finding regarding missing annual forms in a personnel record. This question allows parents to understand the center's current administrative process for keeping staff files current.
- Context
- The non-compliance was resolved at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to classroom schedules?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and any updates to center operations. Understanding these routines provides insight into how the center keeps families connected and involved.