Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.12
Creative Kids Academy
16325 SW 288th St, Homestead, FL 33033
- License:
- C11MD2331
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- October 15, 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
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 inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Creative Kids Academy from February 10, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 13, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 13, 2026 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33033
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist notice that cereal products was not discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Per provider, food was disposed at the time of the inspection. T.A. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 Teacher 11 Children - One - Two Years (1:6) 1 Teacher 11 Children - Three (1:15) 1 Teacher 13 Children - VPK (1:20) FSC observed a ratio of 1:11 in a class with one- and two-year-olds. This standard was brought back into compliance when the director came to the facility to be counted in the staff to child ratio. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one staff member must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed two children strapped into a highchair outside of feeding time. This standard was brought back into compliance when the director removed these children from the highchairs. B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
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 walk me through how you manage classroom staffing to ensure that ratios are always maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from 2023 that noted a time when staffing ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels to stay in compliance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding the use of high chairs or other confining equipment for children during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 included a finding regarding the use of high chairs outside of feeding times. This question allows the director to explain how they ensure children are supervised appropriately and not left in confining devices unnecessarily.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track food inventory to ensure that all items are fresh and within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show a finding where some food items were found past their expiration date. Asking about the current process for checking food inventory helps parents understand how the center maintains health and safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to communicate with parents if there is a change in a child's daily routine or if an incident occurs in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about center operations. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families know what to expect regarding ongoing engagement.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning your center's specific policies and safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training and onboarding processes provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards. This helps parents understand the environment and the level of preparation for those caring for their children.