Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.23
Easter Seals-Ophelia E Brown Lawson
16425 NW 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
- License:
- C11MD2194
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 181
- License expiration:
- May 16, 2027
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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Easter Seals-Ophelia E Brown Lawson from January 12, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from August 18, 2025 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33054
Compared to 35 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.49
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- Provider was unable to provider multiple personnel files upon request from the Licensing Authority. The provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by retrieving files from headquarter during second site visit conducted on August 7, 2025. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include:"
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
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 explain how you manage and organize staff personnel records to ensure they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 indicate that some personnel records were not immediately available on-site for the licensing authority. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining organized and accessible staff documentation.
- Context
- The recordkeeping issue noted in the July 2025 report was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are properly vetted and have their required documentation updated regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages staff credentials and background documentation provides insight into the administrative oversight and commitment to maintaining a qualified team.
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels help families stay informed about their child's daily experience and the consistency of the care team.
General question
How does your leadership team monitor classroom activities to support teachers and ensure high-quality care throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's supervision and support structure helps parents understand how the facility maintains consistent standards across all classrooms.
General question
What steps do you take to keep parents updated on center policies and any operational changes that might affect their children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular updates on policies and operations ensure that families feel connected to the center and aware of the environment their children are in.