At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Caribbean K-8 Center from January 20, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 19, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Three later inspections, from October 31, 2025 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
16
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
20
6 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
9
3 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
3
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33177
Compared to 28 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.25
Local median
0.08
1.25This provider
0.08Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
19%
Local median
0%
19%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
31%
Local median
8%
31%This provider
8%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
0.25
3This provider
0.25Local average
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 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
License Specialist observed One (1) Fire Extinguisher on the wall that was unsafely installed. Metal wall mount was missing screws and the bracket was also broken leaving the extinguisher at jeopardy of falling off the wall. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that (Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, n ... [truncated]
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
License Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual Fire Safety Inspection by the local fire authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the lo ... [truncated]
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [AUGUST 2025]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
License Specialist Observed that the A/S Program did not conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system at various dates and times when children were in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.) Last fire drill was conducted on 04/25/2025. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been done for new Licensure Year One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been done ... [truncated]
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
License Specialist observed that there was no documentation to show that One (1) Child Care Personnel had begun the Introductory Training within 90 days of employment in the Child Care Industry. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that (Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the 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 timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 20, 2025
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-03
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, A Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
License Specialist observed that there was no documentation of Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification on file for any of the Child Care Personnel at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that (Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervis ... [truncated]
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current first aid training in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
License Specialist observed that there was not at least One (1) Child Care Personnel with a current First Aid Training in the classrooms at the time of inspection. There was no documentation of First Aid Certification on file for any of the Child Care Staff. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that (Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least on ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 20, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
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Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifyi ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 documented and maintained on file at the program. At time of the inspection, the fire inspection paperwork provided was expired on 4.20.2023. Last fire drill was conducted ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
21-02
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 ho ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 14, 2024
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, A
Report comments
31.2 Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. At the time of the inspection, only 1 childcare personnel had a vaild CPR certification
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
38.1 A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. At the time of the inspection, only 2 employees had a 5131 completed out of the 4 employees.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The report was not on-site at the moment of the inspection. As per SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A. The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority is a class 3 violation.
The facility did not have documentation of the child care personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that [3 of 4 child care personnel staff were missing the training documentation in the file]. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
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3 of 4 child care personnel staff were missing the training documentation in the file. As per SACCF Handbook, Section 4.5, this is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-02
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
One Childcare Personnel record was not being maintained at the facility or available for review by the licensing authority doing the inspection and 3 Childcare Personnel records were not completed with the required documentation needed for the Licensing authority to review. . as per SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 this is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
All 4 Childcare Personnel Employment Applications were missing or not available for review by the licensing authority doing the inspection and as per perSACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A this is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
2 of 4 Childcare Personnel Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, were not on file for all employees doing the inspection by FSC, a SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A this is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
2 of 4 childcare personnel were missing the Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance As per SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C this is a class 2 violation.
Correction status
Due by September 22, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Report comments
all 4 staff were missing the Employment History Verification on File as Per SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D This is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
Report comments
2 of the 4 childcare personnel were missing the form. As per the SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B this is a class 3 violation
Correction status
Due by October 12, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
Official code
38-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S.
Report comments
1 of the 4 childcare personnel were missing the form. As per the s.402.3054(3), F.S this is a class 2 violation
Correction status
Due by September 22, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
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 equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is properly installed and maintained?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection noted an item of equipment that was not properly installed. Asking about current maintenance processes helps clarify how the facility ensures all equipment remains in good repair.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members always have their required first aid and CPR certifications current and easily accessible?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicated that documentation for required first aid and CPR training was not available for staff. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking and verifying staff credentials.
Context
The correction for this finding was due by 10/20/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining organized and up-to-date personnel files for all employees?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Official records show several findings related to missing background screening and personnel file documentation. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices used to keep these records accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are in place to ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated instances where staff training documentation was incomplete. Discussing this helps parents learn how the center currently manages and monitors staff training requirements.
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation of monthly fire drills to ensure they are conducted consistently?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that fire drills were not consistently conducted as required. Asking about the current drill schedule helps parents understand how the facility prepares for emergencies.