Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.47
Big Ideas Educational Services Barbara Hawkins Elementary
19010 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD2805
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 113
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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
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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Big Ideas Educational Services Barbara Hawkins Elementary from April 27, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.95
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 15, 2025December 3, 2025April 13, 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
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. Two childcare personnel are not listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster ati. See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Inspector notes
- Primary fire drill: 11/19/2025, Alternate fire drill: 10/9/2025, Lockdown drill: 11/19/2025, Inclement weather drill: 9/17/25, Fire extinguisher: 5/2025. The facility's current fire safety inspection was issued on 10/04/2024 and had expired at the time of this routine inspection. The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A. The provider was informed of the violation and was asked to contact the fire safety agency to have a fire inspection conducted as early as possible.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
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
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. 2 out of 3 new employee files reviewed and updated in CARES are not in the Clearinghouse. See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
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: 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 status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
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
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
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
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
- Mandated Introductory Training 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 or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Please see supplemental for name.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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
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 managing and updating your staff roster in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where the facility did not have a fully updated employee roster in the state's background screening clearinghouse. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records are accurately maintained and current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required annual forms, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are completed and filed for every staff member and volunteer?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a time when a required annual child abuse reporting form was missing from a personnel file. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current administrative oversight for staff documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to stay on top of scheduling and documenting required annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous instance where the facility's annual fire safety inspection had expired. This question allows the director to explain their current process for tracking and renewing these important safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all new staff members complete their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate a past finding regarding the completion of mandatory introductory training for staff. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all employees meet their training requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about the care environment. Understanding how the center shares information supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.