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Branches Inc Lakeview

11500 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33168

License:
C11MD2773
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
135
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

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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Branches Inc Lakeview from January 30, 2023 through May 18, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from August 18, 2025 through May 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33168

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
16%

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.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of April 2025]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
Report comments
The provider failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of April 2025. The LS conducts a fire drill with the provider during the renewal inspection. Such fire drill along with TA given to the provider serves to correct the violation for the month of April 2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [the First Aid Kit]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
Report comments
During the renewal inspection, the LS conducts a fire drill with the provider. The provider failed to exit the building with the First Aid kit. The violation was fixed ati and TA was provided to the provider to understand the severity of taking the First Aid Kit during Fire Drills of real fire situations. Primary drill conducted on 5/19/25, Alternate drill: 3/10/25,, Lockdown drill: 1/13/25, Inclement weather drill: 6/4/24, Fire extinguisher: 11/24, Fire inspection report: 6/24/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-07
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
12 out of 12 child care personnel have files reviewed and updated in CARES for compliance purposes. 3 out of the 12 files reviewed have Incomplete Introductory Course. See confidential notes for details.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
Correction / follow-up note
One child care personnel file reviewed has expired child abuse and neglect form. Violation issued and corrected on site ati.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
Official code
37-04

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 process for ensuring all staff members have their required child abuse and neglect reporting forms signed and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an official inspection indicate that a staff file was missing a required annual child abuse and neglect reporting form. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps families understand how the center maintains compliance with staff documentation requirements.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the team ensure that emergency preparedness items, like the first aid kit, are always included during monthly fire drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where a first aid kit was not taken during a fire drill. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for emergency readiness and staff training during drills.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on May 18, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's current schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a previous instance where a monthly fire drill was missed. Asking about the current drill schedule helps parents feel confident in the center's commitment to consistent emergency safety practices.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on May 18, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and support staff in completing their required introductory training courses?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a recent report identified that some staff members had not completed their required introductory training. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff professional development.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on May 18, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between the facility and families.