Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.81
- Local median
- 0.25
Smart Starts At Kendallgate
9051 SW 120th Ave, Miami, FL 33186
- License:
- C11MD2512
- 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, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 134
- License expiration:
- January 22, 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.
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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 inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Smart Starts At Kendallgate from May 1, 2023 through April 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 22, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 14, 2026 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33186
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.74
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 8, 2023September 11, 2025December 22, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 28, 2023August 14, 2024May 22, 2025Inspection 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 a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. The fire inspection has a violation Last fire drill was conducted on 9.23.25 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11.1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[months May, June, July, August]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. O ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. At the time of inspection the new employee did not have fire extinguisher training in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. At the time of inspection, the employee did not have a background screening printed and in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 6 children is required. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 7 children was observed. TA The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Ratio 5/22/2025 7 children and 1 teacher VPK 2 children and 1 teacher Infants 10 children and 2 teachers 3 years old 9 children and 2-3 years old 7 children and 1 teacher 1 years old (another teacher was put in the classroom) Ratio 6/5/2025 11 children and 2 teachers VPK 4 children and 1 teacher Infants 10 children and 1 teacher 3 years old 7 ch ... [truncated]
- 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
- Supervision of children in the [2 years old] group was inadequate in that [time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed Supervision of children in the 2 years old group was inadequate in that time of viewing the video footage. TA Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see supplemental. TA Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see supplemental. TA Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Documentation of position and date of employment. 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 o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an infant classroom with one teacher and 5 infants. This standard was brought into compliance once the second teacher came in the room. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care Facility Ratios Infants (1:4) 5 children-1 teacher. New ratio- 5 children: 2 teachers 1-year olds (1:6) 6 children-2 teachers. 2-year-olds (1:11) 10 children- 1 teacher. 3-year-olds (1:15) 9 children- 1 teacher. 4-year-olds (1:20) 19 children-1 teacher. School Age 1 child- 1 teacher.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an expired fire inspection dated 10/25/2022. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. Fire Drills Last fire drill was conducted on 12/8/2023. One fire ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an infant classroom with 6 children and 1 teacher. The classroom was brought back into ratio after the second teacher returned. FSC observed an 1 year old classroom with 7 children and 1 teacher. The classroom was brought back into compliance once the second teacher returned. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Ratios Infants 1(4) 6 children-1 teacher. - New ratio: 6 children-2 teachers. 1 year olds 1(6) 7 children-1 teacher.- New ratio: 7 children-2 teachers. 2 year olds 1(11) 10 children-1 te ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed all AC vents were dirty with dust (classrooms and hallway). TA was given to the person in charge (All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.)
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documentation on file and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances occurred where required background screening documentation for personnel was missing from files. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages and verifies these important staff records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that the required teacher-to-child ratios are always maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted multiple instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current monitoring practices helps families understand how the center ensures consistent supervision for all children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support and train your teachers to ensure children are actively supervised at all times throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report noted a concern regarding the supervision of children in a specific age group. This question helps parents learn about the center's current approach to staff training and classroom oversight.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required emergency and fire safety documentation is kept current and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has previously been noted for missing fire safety inspection reports or incomplete fire drill records. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining these safety requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/29/2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between teachers and families is essential for building trust and ensuring children feel comfortable in their environment. Learning about these practices helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed and involved.