Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.47
The Advent School Academy
12240 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33184
- License:
- C11MD2185
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 188
- License expiration:
- July 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.
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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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for The Advent School Academy from February 8, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 15, 2024 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of September 15, 2024.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Eight later inspections, from October 2, 2024 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33184
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.24
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 25, 2024August 15, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023June 25, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed one staff with 7 children in the 1-year old classroom. Technical assistance was provided that 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 under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed attendance logs for three-years old classroom and matched with parent's sign-in/out logs that are used to monitor arrival and departure time. Not all children were signed in and some children had already been "signed out" at a later time than the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ens ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 2 staff that have not completed training. Per provider, the staff are only working during the summer. They have worked in previous summers in the industry. Technical assistance was provided child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete 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 timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed 2 children files with missing student health examinations. Technical assistance was provided that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory author ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed and reviewed attendance and parents sign-in and sign-out log and not all children were signed in for the day. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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: 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
- FSC reviewed fire inspection from 7/13/2023 with a violation. Technical assistance was provided that to ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. 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 in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
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
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed two staff files and transcripts and training has not been completed. 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 the following: ?Child Care Facility Rules and Regulat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11 two year olds, 6 one year olds, 4 Infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 two year olds, 9 one year olds, 5 Infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 two year olds, 1 child care personnel for 6 one year olds, 1 child care personnel for 4 Infants is required. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 12 two year olds, 1 child care personnel for 9 one year olds, 1 child care personnel for 5 Infants was observed. fixed at time of inspection by having staff return from lunch resulting in a ratio of 2 child care personnel for 12 two year olds, 2 child care personnel for 9 one year olds, 2 child care personnel for 5 Infants. T.A. During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show that there were instances where arrival and departure times were not fully or accurately documented. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now ensures these records remain complete and reliable.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team maintain the required staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or lunch breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when the number of children in a classroom exceeded the required ratio. This question allows the director to explain the staffing practices currently in place to ensure proper supervision at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training requirements were a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question provides an opportunity to understand how the center tracks and manages training timelines for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you manage and update student health records to ensure all required documentation is current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding missing student health examinations. Asking about the current record-keeping system helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families regarding emergency preparedness drills and safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report previously noted a concern regarding the facility's fire safety inspection documentation. This question allows the director to discuss how they maintain safety compliance and keep families informed about the center's preparedness.
Related violations