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YMCA Of South Florida At George Washington Carver Elementary

238 Grand Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133

License:
C11MD2717
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:
222
License expiration:
May 31, 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 inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At George Washington Carver Elementary from January 20, 2023 through May 1, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 30, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33133

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.21

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.18

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.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
LS observed the facility to have an expired fire inspection. Per DCF Handbook, Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-01
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
LS observed the facility to not have a current fire inspection. Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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."
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-01
View official report
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The child care personnel records were not available for review at time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection Specialist Gaulden was unable to review the fire drill log as it was not available for review at time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted are available for licensing review at time of inspection. Provider will need to submit copy of the fire/emergency preparedness drill to licensing specialist.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
21-18
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During inspection licensing specialist was unable to review personnel records due to them being unavailable for review. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel files are available for review by licensing specialist at time of inspection. Provider will need to provide licensing specialist with all personnel files to be reviewed.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
37-01
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Counselor reviewed the fire inspection that was completed on 12/12/23 Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the facility ha/s a current and approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The provider will need to get fire inspection completed.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
21-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. The facility will need to get an annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority or provide documentation that a fire inspection was completed. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that an annual fire inspection is completed annually, and the provider have documented proof of an annual fire inspection.
Correction status
Due by June 10, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
21-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40 hour introductory training within 12 months of begin in the industry. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the personnel complete the 40 introductory training within 12 months of being in the industry. Personnel will need to complete the 40 hour trainings.
Correction status
Due by July 12, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all personnel working with children begin the required training within 90 days of employment. Personnel listed will have to begin introduction training.
Correction status
Due by July 12, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Individual left in charge at the before-school and/or after-school program: [ did not complete the approved 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.2 and 4.7.1, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page was left in charge of the program and did not have the approved 40 hour introductory training. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel left in charge completes the required trainings. Personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete part 1 of the required training.
Correction status
Due by July 12, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
28-11
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
[SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A] During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. [SR HB 14.2] All school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
21-02
View official report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed no current fire inspection. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/11/2023, One fire drill using an alternate ev ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
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
FSC observed Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. Mandated Introductory Training 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 23, 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
FSC observed 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, please see supplemental for more details. Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the 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. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any lic ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Individual left in charge at the before-school and/or after-school program: [ did not complete the special needs or the school age appropriate practices course, did not complete the approved 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7.2, B
Inspector notes
FSC observed the Individual left in charge at the before-school and/or after-school program did not complete the special needs or the school age-appropriate practices course and did not complete the approved 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. Please see supplemental for more details. When a credentialed director is supervising multiple sites, the individual left in charge of the site during the directors absence must meet the following'; 1. Be at least 21 years of age; 2. Have completed the approved 40 clock-hour Introductory Child Care Training approved by the Department; and 3. Have completed the Departments Part II specialized training course, Special Needs Appropri ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-12
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
FSC observed no children files available to review onsite. The facility operator must obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information must be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, or an equivalent form that contains all of the information required by the Department. CF-FSP Form 5219 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the licensing authority or by going to the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Enrollment information must be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed Expired CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect forms. please see supplemental for more details. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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 9 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 9 were updated for compliance. 3 # new personnel added since the last inspection.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04

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 the annual fire safety inspection documentation is always available for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the facility has had multiple instances where documented proof of an annual fire inspection was not available for review during inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important safety records.
Context
The most recent inspection on 05/01/2026 noted this as a pending item.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the staff keep track of emergency drill logs to ensure they are ready for review at any time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that keeping emergency preparedness documentation, such as fire drill logs and fire inspections, has been a repeated topic of discussion across several reports. This question allows the provider to explain how they have improved their record-keeping systems.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all personnel files are organized and accessible for licensing reviews?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that there have been instances where personnel records were not available for review during inspections. Understanding how the center manages these files provides insight into their administrative organization.
Related violations
General question

How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Ensuring that all staff are properly trained is a key part of maintaining a high standard of care. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff development and regulatory compliance.
General question

Can you walk me through the daily routine and how staff members are supervised to ensure consistent care for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily structure and supervision practices helps families feel more comfortable with the environment. This is a standard way to learn about the center's approach to daily operations and child safety.