Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.15
FOCAL
765 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33127
- License:
- C11MD2856
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- November 28, 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
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Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for FOCAL from March 29, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 28, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Five later inspections, from July 11, 2025 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 5 local median in 33127
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 12%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.45
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 25, 2024March 28, 2024June 26, 2024November 22, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 25, 2023March 25, 2024November 22, 2024June 11, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 25, 2023June 26, 2024November 22, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 25, 2024June 26, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider was contacted via email and asked to submit a copy of the current and approved fire inspection report issued by the local fire authority. However, the provider failed to submit the required requested documentation. As a result, the provider is unable to meet compliance requirements and will be placed on a second provisional license. This marks the providers third violation of this requirement, and a per day fine will be imposed until the issue is resolved. Technical assistance was provider per CCF handbook " Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Un ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 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 During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection conducted by the local fire authority. This is a violation of the School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A. An annual fire inspection by the local fire authority is required, and a copy of the approved inspection must be maintained on the premises.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
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
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. The provider failed to have an active director credential at this time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Official code
- 29-01
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 Counselor reviewed the providers clearinghouse roster, and it was determined that the provider add (1) or more staff personnel hire date in the system.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2024
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
- Staff has not started or need to finish the training. Some staff were hired since Jun 3, 2021, Jun 20, 2021, Apr 17, 2023, 6/12/2023. Technical assistance, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
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
- Report comments
- Abuse form needs updating or was missing. Technical assistance, a signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- Staff were in classroom with no volunteer form. Technical assistance, a signed CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgement form, for volunteers. CF-FSP 5217 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website, www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-05
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
- New staff needs to be added to the roster. Technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within five 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 five days of the employment
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C
- Report comments
- 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents (page 55 of School Age Handbook) Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. When the facilitys approved alarm system is activated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare 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 drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Report comments
- Enrollment information must be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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 complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. 1. Documentation of position and date of employment. 2. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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. 3. A signed CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgement form, fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection, FCS observed the posted fire inspection to be expired. Provider was not able to provide FSC with a new copy at the time. TA was given to the provider informing them that it is their responsibility to monitored the report's expiration date and an current and approved fire inspection must be onsite for review by licensing at all times. Provider was given 15 days to come into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, FSC observed that none of the staff files contained current CPR/FA certifications. TA was given to the provider informing them that the facility must have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation at all times. Provider was given 15 days to come into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2
- Official code
- 31-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, FSC observed that none of the staff files contained current CPR/FA certifications. TA was given to the provider informing them that the facility must have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation at all times. Provider was given 15 days to come into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-01
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members are properly listed and updated in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has had findings regarding the maintenance of the staff roster in the background screening Clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages these administrative requirements to ensure all personnel are correctly documented.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required personnel records, such as training certifications and volunteer forms, are complete and on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been repeated findings regarding the completeness of personnel and volunteer records. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices used to keep these files organized and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain valid fire safety inspection documentation to ensure it stays current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has had multiple findings related to fire safety inspection documentation over the past few years. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current system for monitoring expiration dates and keeping required safety records on file.
- Context
- A clean inspection report was recorded on 06/25/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your approach to ensuring that the director and staff maintain all necessary professional credentials and training certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where director credentials or staff training certifications were not current. This question helps parents understand how the center supports ongoing professional development and tracks certification renewals for the team.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing helps parents feel connected to their child's environment. Understanding how the center shares this information provides insight into their overall transparency and family engagement practices.