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Kindercare Learning Center

8001 Oak Ln, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

License:
C11MD2406
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
192
License expiration:
July 30, 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.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Kindercare Learning Center from March 21, 2023 through June 22, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 29, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of November 12, 2025.

Three later inspections, from November 17, 2025 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33016

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.77

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed driver did not have a physical form The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
Correction status
Due by November 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
Inspector notes
FSC observed freezer temperature is at 20 degrees. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
Inspector notes
FSC observed all staff need to sign child abuse forms. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
Report comments
TA: 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection: A copy of the room floor plan and capacity was emailed to the provider at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05

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

Could you describe your process for ensuring that all drivers maintain their required medical and training documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in October 2025 where a driver was missing required medical approval documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all transportation staff meet current regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you monitor and maintain the temperatures of your food storage units to ensure they remain within safe ranges?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a freezer temperature reading that was outside of the required range. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current routine for checking and documenting appliance temperatures.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required annual training and reporting forms on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from October 2025 indicate that a staff member's file was missing a required annual child abuse reporting form. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personnel documentation and compliance.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with parents about daily activities and any changes to classroom routines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Effective communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining a consistent environment for children. Understanding the center's approach helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.
General question

What kind of training do your staff members receive regarding child supervision and safety protocols?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the center's staff development programs provides insight into how the team is prepared to handle daily care responsibilities. This helps parents understand the priority placed on ongoing professional readiness.