Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.4
Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8
13100 NW 12th Ave, North Miami, FL 33168
- License:
- C11MD2873
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 221
- License expiration:
- February 24, 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
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Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8 from January 24, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 15, 2024 and involved supervision.
Eight later inspections, from February 20, 2024 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 8
- 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
18 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33168
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.11
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.
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [44 children were supervised by the school security officer from 1:50PM to 2:03PM due to child care personnel not present] group was inadequate in that [44 after school children were left with the school secuirty officer from 1:50 (release time) up to 2:03PM as child care personnel wwere not on site.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 44 after school children in the school cafeteria were supervised by school security officer from 1:50PM to 2:03PM until child care personnel arrived. Violation issued and fixed ati as 4 child care personnel arrived to supervise the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Primary drill: 1/16/24, alternate drill: 10/3/2023, L/D drill: 5/27/23, I/W drill: 4/12/23, Fire inspection report (expired): 1/24/23, Fire extinguisher: 9/23
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 21-01
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed one personnel training requirements to remain incomplete Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 4.2.1, ""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. 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 Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, A
- Inspector notes
- After multiple requests from provider, licensing authority has not observed the credentialed director on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules or employment records. Documentation received from provider indicated hours worked at an alternate location and may not be utilized to meet compliance for this standard at this location Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 4.7.A, "Each school-age child care program must have a credentialed director that is on-site a majority of hours that the facility is in operation."
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Official code
- 29-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed the provider's Clearinghouse roster to be unmaintained [4 of 12] personnel are not included on the Clearinghouse roster Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 5.1.K, "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ten 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 April 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority has not observed the credentialed director on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules or employment records Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 4.7.A, "Each school-age child care program must have a credentialed director that is on-site a majority of hours that the facility is in operation."
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 29-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed the provider's Clearinghouse Employee/Contractor roster to be unmaintained [12 of 12] personnel background screening documents reviewed for compliance [8 of 12] personnel are not listed on the Clearinghouse Employee/Contractor roster Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 5.1.K, "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ten 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 emp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27),(Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32),(Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48),(Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record
- Official code
- 38-09
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing authority observed a personnel training record with incomplete training requirements. Technical assistance per SACCF Handbook 4.2.1, ""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. 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 Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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
How does the center manage its employee roster in the state's background screening system to ensure all records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 indicated instances where the facility's employee roster in the background screening Clearinghouse was not fully maintained. This question provides insight into the administrative processes currently in place for managing personnel compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required 40-hour introductory training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that some personnel had not yet finished the required 40-hour training program. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff training milestones today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure the credentialed director is present on-site during the majority of the program's operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a concern regarding the presence of a credentialed director during operating hours. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent leadership oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required annual fire safety inspections are documented and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2024 showed that the facility lacked proof of a current annual fire inspection at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking safety certifications.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring that children are always under the direct supervision of qualified staff during transitions or arrival times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages supervision during busy times of the day helps parents feel confident about the safety and attention their children receive. This is a standard part of evaluating how a program maintains consistent care throughout the session.