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Community Arts/First Step Champion Inc.

6940 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147

License:
C11MD2792
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:
50
License expiration:
June 5, 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

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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Community Arts/First Step Champion Inc. from February 3, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of December 3, 2025.

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

Four later inspections, from October 2, 2025 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33147

Compared to 48 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.15
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
15%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

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: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Inspector notes
LS observed the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Please see supplemental. TA Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director
Correction status
Due by December 3, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Official code
29-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. SACCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15.
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a food service license. TA was given to provider: (Copy of license or permit for caterers)
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2023
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3
Official code
24-01

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 tell me about the current leadership and the steps taken to ensure all director credentialing requirements are up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that the director did not have an active credential at that time. Asking about this helps families understand the current administrative status and ensures that leadership qualifications are maintained according to public records.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage documentation for food services and ensure that all outside providers are properly licensed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that the facility did not have the required documentation for a food caterer. This question helps parents understand how the center currently verifies and maintains records for food safety.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for keeping staff training and certifications current throughout the year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center tracks professional development helps parents feel confident that the staff members caring for their children are well-prepared and meet all regulatory standards.
General question

How do you communicate with families if there are any changes to your daily operations or staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication channels are essential for parents to stay informed about the care environment and any updates that might affect their child's daily routine.
General question

What steps do you take to ensure that all health and safety records are organized and readily available for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining orderly records is a key part of a well-run facility, and asking about this process gives parents insight into the center's attention to detail and regulatory compliance.