Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.41
American Ju-Jitsu Center Inc
52 SE 4th Rd, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD2095
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat: 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- September 28, 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
Questions worth asking
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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 13 available inspections for American Ju-Jitsu Center Inc from January 17, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 30, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 13, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from September 26, 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 7, 2023May 30, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection two of the driver's annual physical exams had been expired as of 05/02/2025. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a childcare program to provide transportation must have the following: B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedure s.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the FSC found the fire inspection to be expired as of 1/23/2024. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A 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 the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be document ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed No log was available for review upon onsite inspection. T.A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. T.A. Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel wor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
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
- On the Background screening results page FSC observed under the section Department of Children and Families Eligibility the driver did not have Item DCF child care status as eligible or an eligibility date as required prior to being allowed to work with children unsupervised. Instead, the Status is N/A. T.A. An individual may be hired under one of these circumstances: 1. If all components are complete with an eligible screening and documented in the employees file. 2. Provisional hire status upon notification email from the Department allowing the individual to be hired for a 45-day period while out of state records are being requested and awaiting clearance. During those 45 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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 tell me about the process for ensuring all drivers have their required medical documentation and certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a driver's annual physical exam documentation was expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure they remain current.
- Context
- The facility was noted for this in May 2025, and subsequent inspections have occurred since.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage and verify background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted missing documentation regarding background screening clearance. This question helps parents understand the current administrative procedures for maintaining staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training do staff members receive regarding safe transportation practices before they are allowed to transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past finding where proof of transportation safety training was not documented for staff. Asking about this helps parents understand the current training protocols in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the system used to maintain transportation logs for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that transportation-related topics, including log maintenance, have appeared in more than one inspection. This question provides insight into how the center currently tracks and verifies transportation activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety inspections, such as fire safety, are kept current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2024 noted that a fire safety inspection was expired at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for monitoring and renewing facility safety certifications.
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