Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.85
- Local median
- 0.19
Play ABC Academy, LLC
12807 SW 280th St, Homestead, FL 33032
- License:
- C11MD2572
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 7:00PM
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- August 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 inspectionApril 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 8, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Play ABC Academy, LLC from February 6, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved transportation.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33032
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.26
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 20, 2025November 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [1.Each childs name, 2.The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver, and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the transportation log notice that the facilitys transportation log did not include each childs name, the date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination, the signature of the driver, and the signature of a second child care personnel for the children transported in a vehicle. Per Provider, Transportation log was corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- infants 1(4) 8 children -2 teachers 1yr1(6) 6 children-1 teacher 2yr 1(11) 8 children-1 teacher 12 children-1 teacher (new ratio: 11 children-1 teacher) 3yr 1(15) 12 children-1 teacher (new ratio 13 children-1 teacher) 3-4yr 1(15) 13 children-1 teacher 4-5yr 1(20) 18 children-1 teacher 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primaryresponsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while childrenare in care. LS observed one teacher stepped out of the building and a student was put into another classroom to put them back into ratio. A child was moved to the 3 year old room. A ratio of [2] child ca ... [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
- A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-20
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. T.A. 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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed in the Infants room a total of 8 Infants and 7 Cribs total. T.A. Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(w), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room unrelated item placed in the diaper changing table/surface. Licensing Specialist notify the provider that unrelated item cannot be in the diaper changing table, unrelated item removed by child care personnel. T.A. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the infant files noticed that the facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the one infant in care. T.A. The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Department ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file, encountered that Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. T.A. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 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 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file encountered that not all staff have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. T.A. 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. All ( 12 ) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which ( 8 ) were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed at that not all classrooms have a current daily attendance record for the children in care. Per provider, daily attendance roster has been corrected at the time inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
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 walk me through the current process for documenting transportation logs to ensure all required details and signatures are captured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that the transportation log was missing required information like signatures and specific times. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures these logs are complete and accurate for every trip.
- Context
- The facility reported that the log was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom staffing to ensure that required ratios are maintained at all times, even when a teacher needs to step out?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. This question allows the director to explain the procedures in place to keep classrooms properly staffed throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place to verify that only authorized individuals are picking up children from the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding the release of a child to an individual without proper written authorization. Asking about current pickup protocols helps families understand how the center verifies identity and authorization for child release.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility ensure that all staff background screening documents and rosters are kept up to date in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 show that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the center takes to keep personnel records compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining organized and complete records for both children and staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that recordkeeping has been a topic of discussion in multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026. Asking about the current organizational system helps families feel confident that important documentation is being handled consistently.
Related violations