Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.4
- Local median
- 0.31
Miami Beach Learning Academy
3907 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- License:
- C11MD2094
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 49
- License expiration:
- October 20, 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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Miami Beach Learning Academy from February 8, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 5, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 5, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from June 12, 2025 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 2 local median in 33140
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023February 7, 2024Inspection 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
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- One of five Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Non- Compliance Description FSC the inspection during nap time, the lighting was not insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. the whole place was pitch black. according to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C 3.3.1 Lighting A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. B. For reading, homework, painting and other close work areas, 50 foot-candles at the work surface is required. C. During naptime, lighting must allow child care pers ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
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
- Non- Compliance Description FSC doing the inspections during nap/sleep time noticed the children were very close to the furniture one was between, under, and furniture or against furniture which created a hazard as per. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D this is a violation 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Non- Compliance Description The total Immunization record review was 32 of 32 The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable because 6 of 32 forms were expired) as per. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 This is a violation of Class 3 7.1 Immunization Records. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [2 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Total attendance at inspection 26 infant class, 0:2 playground (infant-2yr,) 2:10 with [2] infants and [1] one year old 3yr class, 1:8 VPK, 1:6 Licensing authority observed the infant classroom without a teacher while two cribbing infants were sleeping. Licensing authority observed the [10] children and [2] teachers on the playground which included [2] infants and [1] one year old, requiring [3] teachers. Provider resolved ratio with the following: infant class, 1:4 Playground (1-2yr) 1:6 3yr class 1:10, including [2] two year olds VPK, 1:6 Technical assistance per s.402.305(4), F.S., "(a)Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as establis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [there was no teacher in the room to observe to infants sleeping]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing authority observed [2] sleeping infants without supervision. The teacher who was assigned to the room was observed in the kitchen. Provider resolved with the Director coming into the classroom and further returned a teacher who was on the playground to the classroom. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 2.4.1., B, "Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Total enrollment at inspection 32 [32 of 32] immunization records reviewed for compliance [3 of 32] immunization records were expired [1 of 32] student health exams was expired Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1, "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. "
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed an unscreened individual alone with the 4yr old class during naptime. Provider resolved by removing individual from care and contact with children. Technical assistance per s435.06(2)(a), FS AND CCF Handbook 5.2, C, "An employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process shows any grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire, select, or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing authority observed a hole in the wall of the VPK classroom. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 2.1, A, "All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months."
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed insufficient lighting to visually observe and supervise children at naptime. Provider resolved at time of inspection be turning on a large lamp Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.3.1, C "During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed all sleeping infants in crib with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Provider resolved by removing all excess items from cribs. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.6.4,A, "All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hangin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe a thermometer in the infant room refrigerator. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.9.2, F.1, "An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15.
- Report comments
- Meals and snacks catered by Aye Catering, LLC No vendor license on file for review by licensing authority Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7, B.15, "The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: 15. Copy of license or permit for caterers."
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [DCF transcripts not printed in file]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- [3 of 5] personnel files did not contain documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the DCF training transcripts. Licensing authority resolved by emailing training transcripts to provider for print and addition to personnel files. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.5, "The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- CPR certified personnel in attendance: 2 Minimum CPR certified personnel required in attendance: 3 Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.4, B, "By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total staff 0-25, total minimum staff 3
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- First Aid certified personnel in attendance at inspection: 2 Minimum First Aid certified personnel required in attendance: 3 Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.4, B, "By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total staff 0-25, total minimum staff 3
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Total enrollment at inspection 30 [15 of 30] immunization records reviewed for compliance [6 of 15] were expired [2 of 15] did not contain a Florida Certificate of Immunization Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1, "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- [15 of 30] student health exams reviewed for compliance [2 of 15] did not contain a student health examination Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.2,C "If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program."
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- [5 of 8] personnel files reviewed and updated for compliance, including 1 volunteer file Licensing authority observed [1] volunteer that did not have a volunteer acknowledgment on file. Provider resolved by completing form with volunteer Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, F, "Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed [1] volunteer who did not have written documentation for number of hours worked. Provider resolved by creating volunteer log at time of inspection Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, F "Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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
- At the time of inspection, FSC observed that 2 staff did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. T / A provided that child care personnel must complete the 40 hours required training. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring nap time environments are set up safely and allow for proper supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that nap space arrangements and lighting levels were previously identified as needing adjustment to ensure children remained visible and safe. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the facility maintains a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all children are actively supervised at all times, especially during transitions or when staff are moving between rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past instance where supervision was found to be inadequate in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place to keep children supervised at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a previous concern regarding staffing ratios. Understanding the current system for managing staff coverage helps parents feel confident about daily operations.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administration track and manage health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that keeping immunization records updated has been a repeated topic in previous reports. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility stays organized with these requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to ongoing professional development and training for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the facility supports staff growth and training requirements provides insight into the quality of care and the commitment to maintaining a well-prepared team.