Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.29
Children Choice Academy
4469 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
- License:
- C11MD2187
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 9:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 34
- License expiration:
- August 23, 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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Children Choice Academy from April 20, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 5, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 18, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections on April 8, 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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 33055
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023July 18, 2025December 5, 2025Inspection 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) •
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8
- Report comments
- T. A. Comment: Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor area's, throughout the day. Resolved by Staff at the time of inspection, the children were immediately brought in nd water provided to each one.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-20
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
- T. A. comment 41.2 The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that [ the Immunizations were expired. ] CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 41.2.1. The form was not current (expired). 41.2.2. See Supplemental
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to have a box in the outdoor play area that contained construction supplies which included nails. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The provider corrected this issue by removing the construction from the outdoor play area at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to not have maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches between each napping/sleeping space. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. 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 solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 one staff did not complete the required 40 hours training. T / A provided that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all napping and sleeping spaces are arranged with the required amount of distance between them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that the required minimum distance between sleeping spaces was not maintained at that time. Asking about current practices helps confirm how the center manages sleep environment safety for children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage director and staff credentialing to ensure all requirements are consistently met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training and credentialing requirements have been identified as a topic in multiple inspections over the last few years. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative procedures in place to keep these records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that all staff members complete their required annual training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that training completion has been a recurring topic in past reports. Understanding the center's tracking system provides insight into how they support staff development and maintain compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted an instance where a health record was not current. Asking about the process for monitoring these documents helps parents understand how the center keeps health information accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a clean and hazard-free outdoor play area for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from December 2023 mentioned a finding regarding debris in the outdoor play area. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the daily safety checks performed by staff to keep the outdoor space ready for play.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations