Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.35
Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center
2900 NW 43rd Ter, Miami, FL 33142
- License:
- C11MD2207
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 350
- 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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 29, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center from January 3, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved staff training.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33142
Compared to 51 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.55
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.
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
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that mandated Introductory Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that one employee at the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that the Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age- appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 60 documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to rece ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the provider didnt given the document to the parents in person or online for the month of April 2024 for the family service to review during the renewal inspection on 5/10/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the Family Service Counselor observed that three of the students at the facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [ the provider didnt given the document to the parents in person or online for the month of April 2024 for the family service to review during the renewal inspection on 5/10/24]. Technical support that was given to the provider stated that the annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 3 infants sleeping on a crib, each infant was swaddled in a white blanket, additionally one infant had a bib around his/her neck. Infant Teacher stated that the child was placed with a blanket because it's too cold in the room and that one infant is teething and is drooling and has a rash on his/her chest but did not have a written authorization by a Dr. that allows the alternate position or items. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Safe Sleep B. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturer's recommendations, do not restrict the infants' arms, and will not slide up around the infant's face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, sw ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an infant sleeping on a crib, swaddled in a blanket, there were 2 round pillows on the crib that helped positioned the infant on his/her right-hand-side. Infant Teacher stated that the child was placed on that position because the infants suffers from reflux but did not have a written authorization by a Dr. that allows the alternate position. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: Safe Sleep B. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
What is the current process for ensuring that infant sleep environments follow safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from past inspections indicate concerns regarding items placed in cribs with infants. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center monitors sleep safety and ensures staff follow established protocols.
- Context
- The center had findings related to crib safety in 2023 and 2024, which were corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2026 noted that some staff training documentation was missing or not updated in the registry. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining staff records and ensuring compliance.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all children's immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous instance where a child's immunization form was expired. Understanding how the center manages these records helps parents feel confident that health documentation is consistently monitored.
- Context
- The issue was identified in 2024 and required correction by a specific due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center communicate important safety information and required notices to families throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding where the center did not maintain documentation that required safety information was provided to parents. This question helps clarify how the center ensures families receive all necessary updates.
- Context
- The finding was noted in 2024 and required correction by a specific due date.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for children in your care, and how do you balance structured activities with free play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents determine if the program's structure aligns with their child's developmental needs and personality. A consistent routine often supports a more stable and predictable environment for children.