Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.3
Miami Children's Museum SMART Program
980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132
- License:
- C11MD2765
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 164
- 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.
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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Miami Children's Museum SMART Program from January 30, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in Miami
Compared to 872 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.55
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2026May 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- It was observed at the time of the inspection that one or more child care personnel were not properly added and/or removed from the Clearinghouse Employee/Contractor Roster in a timely manner. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1(K). Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining a current and accurate Employee/Contractor Roster within the Clearinghouse. Providers are required to ensure all child care personnel, substitutes, volunteers, and any individuals requiring background screening are added to the roster upon hire or association with the program and removed immediately upon separation from the facility. Failure to maintain an accurate roster may result in noncompliance ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K At the time of inspection, it was observed that the provider failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Clearinghouse roster, as required by the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 5.1(K). Technical Assistance (TA): The provider was advised that all child care personnel must be added to the Employee/Contractor Clearinghouse roster within five (5) days of receiving a child care eligible result and being hired. The provider was further advised to remove individuals from the roster within five (5) days of employment termin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
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
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
- Report comments
- [9 of 9] personnel files reviewed and updated for compliance [1 0f 9] personnel has not completed introductory Child Care training requirement. Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 4.2.1, "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 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 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Id ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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 explain the current process for keeping your staff roster updated in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2026 indicate the facility needed to improve how it maintains its personnel roster in the state clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records remain accurate and up to date.
- Context
- The correction was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their required training and certifications promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening and training documentation have been areas of focus in recent reports. This question allows the director to describe the administrative steps taken to keep all staff credentials current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify that all staff members have met their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that a staff member had not yet completed the required introductory training. Asking about the current verification process helps parents understand how the center monitors staff development and compliance.
- Context
- This finding was corrected by the due date in 2023.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families feel connected to the daily environment and aware of who is caring for their children. Understanding these practices provides insight into the center's transparency and parent engagement style.
General question
What is your process for onboarding new employees to ensure they understand the center's safety and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the orientation process for new hires helps parents understand how the center maintains high standards of care and supervision from the first day a staff member starts.