Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.17
Puzzle Academy, LLC
15725 SW 72nd St Ste 156, Miami, FL 33193
- License:
- C11MD2591
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 141
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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
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 inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Puzzle Academy, LLC from April 19, 2023 through April 23, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2024 and involved staff training.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from July 12, 2024 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33193
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.11
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
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No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
- Inspector notes
- During commencement of complaint, it was observed by LS that previous director failed to be present on-site at least 51% of time. Provider filed to have documentation of hours worked. There was not attendance log, time sheets and or personal scheduled offered upon the request of licensing authority. Provider was able to resolve at the time of inspection, director AG was no longer employed at facility. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-05
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- FSC Observed the provider did not have a clearinghouse roster set up. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 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 10 days of the employment termination
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
How does the center currently manage and verify that all staff are properly registered in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection indicate the facility needed to update its employee roster in the state's background screening clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps confirm that the facility maintains up-to-date documentation for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how the facility ensures that a credentialed director is consistently present during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted a concern regarding the presence of a credentialed director on-site. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight practices that ensure leadership is available as required.
- Context
- The facility addressed this matter at the time of the 2024 inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for keeping parents informed about changes in leadership or key staff roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding staffing changes helps families feel connected to the center's management. Understanding how the facility shares this information ensures parents know who is responsible for daily operations.
General question
How do you support your teachers in maintaining their professional credentials and ongoing training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ongoing professional development is essential for high-quality care and classroom engagement. Learning about the center's approach to staff training provides insight into how they prioritize teacher expertise.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that all administrative records are kept organized and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Well-maintained records are a sign of a well-organized facility that prioritizes compliance and operational standards. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to administrative diligence.