Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.58
Little Dolphins Daycare 2
1046 NE 215th St, Miami, FL 33179
- License:
- C11MD2314
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:40PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- December 26, 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 inspectionMarch 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Dolphins Daycare 2 from April 27, 2023 through March 25, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of December 25, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 7, 2026 through March 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33179
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 13, 2024November 12, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 14, 2024March 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 14, 2024December 12, 2024Inspection 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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. TA was given to provider regarding violation, that in order to obtain compliance all fire extinguishers on site must be up to date and maintain at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. TA was ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [playground equipment ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Gave TA during Complaint inspection 3/19/2025, specialist observed that fall zone is not in compliance. TA was given to provider for new fall zone to be redone, as it is a safety hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [12] based on 35 square feet and [14] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During a walkthrough of the facility, LS observed that the 3-year-old room, which is licensed for a capacity of 12 children, was housing 14 children exceeding the allowed capacity by two. As a result, the provider was unable to ensure that each child had the required 35 square feet of usable floor space. Technical assistance was provided in accordance with the CCF handbook " Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child."
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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
- During a walkthrough of the facility, LS observed that, during naptime, the 2-year-old class did not maintain the required 18 inches of separation between children. Provider was able to correct by separating children. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " 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 solid barrier. "
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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
- LS observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Please see supplemental. TA 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 not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready- to-eat foods, childcare personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed a safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. The TV is placed on top of the dresser like where the children stand in front of the TV. If the child moved the stand or pushed the TV it can easily fall on the children. TA Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. E ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
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
- LS observed a minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. TA 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 solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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
- LS observed child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. TA 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 not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian, or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. TA This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Former staff were removed and new staff added. Technical assistance, the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
Can you tell me about the current process for arranging naptime spaces to ensure there is enough room between children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that spacing between napping areas was noted as an area for improvement in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current daily routine and how the center maintains a comfortable environment for children during rest periods.
- Context
- The provider corrected the spacing issue at the time of the most recent inspection where it was noted.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development and compliance for its team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required health and immunization records are collected and filed promptly for new enrollments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records indicate that maintaining complete health and immunization documentation has been a recurring area of focus. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for ensuring all children have the necessary paperwork on file.
Related violations
General question
How do you monitor the playground and outdoor equipment to ensure everything remains safe and in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular maintenance of outdoor play areas is essential for creating a secure environment for active children. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to routine safety checks and equipment upkeep.
General question
Could you explain how the center handles communication with families regarding daily activities and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is a key part of a positive daycare experience. This question helps parents understand how they will receive updates about their child's day and any important information from the administration.