Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.33
Small World Montessori Method School VII
14180 NE 6th Ave, North Miami, FL 33161
- License:
- C11MD2780
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 83
- License expiration:
- August 24, 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
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Latest inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Small World Montessori Method School VII from April 25, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 18, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 15, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from July 21, 2025 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33161
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 22, 2024January 14, 2025April 18, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 22, 2024January 14, 2025April 18, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023January 14, 2025Inspection 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: Australia classroom did not have the room capacity posted in the room Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Non-Compliance Description: The facility only has meter bars and does not have the shades that are designed for children. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: Australia classroom did not have the emergency evacuation plan include a diagram of safe routes posted in the room Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: One of Five staff did not have the job application on file Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: One of Five Childcare personnel did not have the A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form on file Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S.
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: During the routing inspection, LS was denied access to other rooms in the facility; only one room was available for LS to enter. As per the provider they did have the keys to enter the room. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: The childcare facility must not interfere with or prevent the licensing authority from access the facility, copying records, photographing or recording a location or activity on the premises as documentation for the inspection LS provided extra days for the provider to locate the keys, as their current location is unknown. The rooms are not being used, and according to the provider, they are being utilized as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that the facility failed to conduct a fire drill using an alternate route during the 2023-2024 licensure year. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, the number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
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
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show One of the three child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility did not maintain an up-to-date Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. One of the Five childcare employees was not added to the roster as required by the CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. During the inspection, LS noted that the clearing house has not been kept up to date with past or new employees. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by requesting that they update the roster by removing old staff. Additionally, since the center will be using only one OCA number, it is important to ensure that all staff members are added to the clearing house.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- LS observed in Australia Classroom, dangerous materials not limited to (Patching Compound) accessible to children care. This item was observed in the lower cabinet of the Australia classroom by the sink. Provider was able to correct by removing the (patching compound) and placing it in the garbage. Technical assistance was provider per CCF handbook " All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessibl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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
- Inspector notes
- LS observed 6 sleeping cots and 1 sleeping mat, stored in the bathroom of facility. Provider was able to complete at the time of inspection by providing new sleeping mats for children in car.Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. "
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [alternate route during the 23-24 licensure year]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that facility failed to conduct a fire drill using an alternate route during the 2023-2024 licensure year. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire dr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- While conducting renewal inspection it was observed by LS that the provider failed to maintain their employee roster in the clearinghouse. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed old date listed on the in service log. Technical assistance was given that upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed chip paint and rust on the playground equipment, technical assistance was given that, the outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [for the slide and swing equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed facility not having 6 feet around the slide and swing equipment, technical assistance giving that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Inspector notes
- FSC did observed new staff documents technical assistance was given that, records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference 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. D. Copies of traini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 your current process for ensuring that licensing authorities have full access to all areas of the facility during inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a concern regarding access to certain rooms, and this question helps clarify how the center currently manages facility access for regulatory visits.
- Context
- The facility was noted for this issue in April 2025, with a correction due date of May 15, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff background screening documents are complete and properly maintained in their personnel files?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 identified a missing background screening form, so this question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for maintaining staff records.
- Context
- The issue was noted in April 2025, with a correction due date of May 15, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your employee roster in the state's clearinghouse to ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining an accurate employee roster has been a repeated topic in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025, and this question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking staff status.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for identifying and storing potentially hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the storage of hazardous materials was a topic in past inspections, and this question helps parents understand the safety protocols currently in place for classroom supplies.
- Context
- A previous finding regarding hazardous materials was corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are familiar with the emergency evacuation plans and that these plans are clearly posted in every room?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records show that emergency preparedness and evacuation documentation have been noted in multiple reports, and this question helps parents learn about the center's current safety training and posting routines.
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