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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Brickell International Academy from March 9, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved background screening.
Three later inspections, from February 6, 2026 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
15
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
7
2 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in Miami
Compared to 872 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.47
Local median
0.3
0.47This provider
0.3Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
7%
Local median
7%
7%This provider
7%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
20%
Local median
20%
20%This provider
20%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.55
1This provider
0.55Local 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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
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
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that one or more child care personnel did not have documentation verifying completion of a Department-approved five-hour Early Literacy and Language Development course within 12 months of their date of employment in the child care industry. Additionally, the early literacy course documentation had not been uploaded to the Florida Pathways/Registry, as required by the Child Care Facility Handbook, Sections 4.2.2 and 4.5, C. Technical assistance was provided to the director regarding the requirement for all child care personnel to complete the Department- approved five-hour Early Literacy and Language Development course within 12 m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse, as required by the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 5.1, K. This standard was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider's fire inspection expired 10/17/2023. The provider will need to reach out to the fire department and schedule an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire department. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a current and approved fire inspection completed annually.
Correction status
Due by November 12, 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
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40 hour introductory training course. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children more than 10 hours a month complete the 40 hour introductory course within 12 months of being in the industry. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete the 40 hour introductory course.
Correction status
Due by December 20, 2024
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
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy course within 12 months of being in the industry. The personnel will need to complete the early literacy course. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel complete the early literacy course within 12 months of being in the industry.
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
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40 hour introductory training requirement. Personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children 10 hours or more per month complete the 40-hour training requirement within 12 months of being in the industry without exceeding 15 months.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the early literacy training requirement. Personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete the early literacy training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working with children 10 hours or more per month complete the early literacy training requirement within 12 months of being in the industry.
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 tell me about the current process for keeping staff background screening rosters up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection show a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the Clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these records remain accurate and compliant moving forward.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training courses on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in recent reports. This question allows the director to explain the systems in place to ensure all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that annual fire safety inspections are scheduled and completed on schedule?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2024 noted a delay in the annual fire safety inspection. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its recurring safety certification deadlines.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and developmental activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center shares information about daily programming helps parents feel more connected to their child's learning experience and daily life at the facility.
General question
What steps does the center take to support new staff members as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the onboarding and support process for teachers provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care quality and classroom stability.