Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.24
Branches Florida City
129 SW 5th Ave, Florida City, FL 33034
- License:
- C11MD2775
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 197
- License expiration:
- October 6, 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.
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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 inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Branches Florida City from January 27, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 4, 2023 and involved transportation, with a due date of October 18, 2023.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Nine later inspections, from November 15, 2023 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33034
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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.
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Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the driver for the program had an expired CPR and an expired annual physical exam. Technical assistance provided below: SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a school-age child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no CPR/First aid certificate on file. The driver of any vehicle used by a school-age child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed no vehicle inspection. For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the school-age child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements in this section. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Registration exp 6/30/2023 Vehicle insurance exp 10/13/2023 Not Monitored Commen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Official code
- 07-04
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that all drivers have up-to-date certifications and medical clearances?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection report noted that a driver lacked current CPR certification and an annual physical exam. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important requirements for staff who transport children.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 1, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual inspection schedule for the vehicles used to transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2023 indicated that documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was missing. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all transport vehicles remain in proper working order.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 1, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required safety documentation for drivers is kept current and easily accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2023 show that a driver's CPR and first aid certificates were not on file at the time of the visit. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices for maintaining staff records.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 1, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any changes to transportation routines or policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding transportation helps families feel confident in the daily logistics of their child's care. Understanding how the center shares updates ensures parents are always informed about how their children are being transported.
General question
What training do your staff members receive to ensure they are prepared for emergencies while on the road?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing that staff are well-trained for potential road-side emergencies provides peace of mind for families. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to safety beyond basic regulatory requirements.