Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.25
Golden Apple Academy
4139 SW 13th Ter, Miami, FL 33134
- License:
- C11MD2651
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 76
- License expiration:
- April 5, 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
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 inspectionMarch 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Golden Apple Academy from March 24, 2023 through March 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 25, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of August 26, 2024.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from September 4, 2024 through March 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- 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
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33134
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.47
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the bedding/linens were stored stacked on top of one another with the linens the children use for nap in an unsanitary manner. The provider will need to store the linens in a sanitary manner. For example, in the child's personal cubby, in a bag belonging to the child, etc. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all linens/bedding is stored in a sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the facility to not have a current and approved annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. The fire inspection provided expired 6/30/24. The provider will need to have a fire inspection completed by the local authority and obtain an up-to-date fire inspection. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that a fire inspection is conducted annually.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 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 [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the infant/ones class was out of ratio Ratio observed: 1:6 Infants-Ones 1:5 Ones 1:9 Twos 1:11 Threes 1:9 Fours Ratio corrected at time of inspection. Students were being picked up and another teacher went in the classroom. Corrected Raio: 2:5 Infants-Ones 1:11 Three-Four 1:4 Twos
- 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
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted a temporary instance where staffing ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages transitions and maintains appropriate supervision levels.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of naptime bedding and linens to ensure they remain clean and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from July 2024 identified a need for improved storage methods for children's bedding. This question allows the provider to explain their current sanitary storage procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center tracks and stays current with required annual safety inspections, such as fire safety checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2024 noted that the facility's fire safety inspection had expired. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all regulatory requirements are kept up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families if there is a change in the daily classroom routine or staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about classroom changes supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.
General question
How do you support new children as they adjust to the daily schedule and classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the transition process helps parents understand how the center prioritizes the comfort and well-being of children. This insight is useful for ensuring a smooth start for a new student.