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YMCA Of South Florida At North Dade Center For Modern Language

1840 NW 157th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

License:
C11MD2560
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
45
License expiration:
April 2, 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

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At North Dade Center For Modern Language from February 28, 2023 through June 26, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Four later inspections, from July 25, 2025 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33054

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
6%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.49

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A copy of the disciplinary and expulsion policies was not available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8, E. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
While reviewing the enrollment files of (CP and LS) there were no copies of the disciplinary and expulsion policies for review by licensing authority. Provider was able to correct by sending copies of the policy via email. Technical assistance was provider per SACCF handbook "A copy of the current discipline and expulsion policies must be available to parents/guardians and the licensing authority to review. Providers must have a comprehensive discipline policy that includes developmentally appropriate social- emotional and behavioral health promotion practices as well as discipline and intervention procedures that provide specific guidance on what child care personnel should ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8
Official code
11-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Based on the copies of the disciplinary and expulsion policies provided for review by licensing authority. The provider failed to follow its policies. Provider was able to correct at the time of provider by terminating employment of employee. Technical assistance was provider per SACCF handbook "All child care personnel must comply with the school-age child care program's written discipline and expulsion policies."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline SACCF Handbook, Section 2.8
Official code
11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the walkthrough of facility, it was observed that the facility was in need of cleaning. There was the presence of rodents (roach) in the cafeteria (ROOM 1601). Technical assistance was offered per SACCF handbook " All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for any activity that presents a risk to the health and safety of the children. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Any problems must be corrected before the play area ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Upon the request for proof of documentation that an incident/accident report was completed. It was disclosed by that an incident report was completed but was sent to headquarters and was not onsite. Provider was able to correct, by sending a copy of the incident report form via email. Technical assistance was provider per SACCF handbook " In the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the program has written permission from the parent or legal guardian to do so."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
Official code
34-06
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. Please see supplemental for staff name.
Correction status
Due by March 19, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed that no on- site staff member possessed a current and valid CPR/FA certification. TA was provided reminding the provider that at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A. Provider has been given a corrective action date of 4/17/24.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2
Official code
31-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed that no on- site staff member possessed a current and valid CPR/FA certification. TA was provided reminding the provider that at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A. Provider has been given a corrective action date of 4/17/24.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
Official code
32-01
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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
Licensing authority observed in the Child Care Training Application that 2 personnel have not completed the 40hr introductory training requirements. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.1, "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.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
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 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Licensing authority has observed in the Child Care Training Application that 2 personnel have not begun introductory training within 90 days of employment Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.1, "Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training"
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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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
Licensing authority observed in the Child Care Training Application that 2 personnel have not completed 40hr introductory training requirements. Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.1, "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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 28, 2023
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 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Licensing authority has observed in the Child Care Training Application that 2 personnel have not begun introductory training within 90 days of employment Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.1, "Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training"
Correction status
Due by March 28, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03

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 the current process for ensuring all staff follow the center's disciplinary and expulsion policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that staff did not fully comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these policies are consistently applied by all personnel.
Context
The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center track and verify that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in multiple inspection reports between 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing staff credentials and ongoing education.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the daily routine for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from April 2025 identified concerns regarding the cleanliness of certain areas of the facility. Asking about the current cleaning schedule helps parents understand how the center maintains a healthy environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How are incident reports managed and stored to ensure they are available for review when needed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2025 indicate that documentation for an incident was not maintained on-site as required. This question helps parents understand the current process for documenting and keeping records of accidents or incidents.
Context
The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps families stay informed about their child's day and the center's operations. Understanding the communication style of the staff helps parents determine if the center is a good fit for their family's needs.