Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.33
Piccoli Bambini
2800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
- License:
- C11MD2898
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 7:00AM to 11:00PM
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- June 19, 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.
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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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Piccoli Bambini from February 15, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 13, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections on May 28, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33137
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.6
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.
May 15, 2024October 6, 2025February 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, KAt the time of inspection, the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse for all child care personnel, as required by the CCF Handbook, Section 5.1(K). Specifically, the roster did not accurately reflect all current employees and/or contractors associated with the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 At the time of inspection, it was observed that child care personnel, including volunteers who work ten (10) hours or more per month, did not complete the required 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training within one year of employment, as required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire in the child care personnel file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C
- Inspector notes
- The facility failed to maintain a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire in the child care personnel file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C At the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility failed to maintain a copy of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire in the child care personnel file. Technical Assistance: The licensing counselor discussed with the provider the requirement that a copy of the DCF email confirming an individuals eligibility for provisional hire must be maintained in the personnel file until the individual receives final elig ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E
- Report comments
- For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent. Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any , injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed. Child care personnel shall notify parents/guardians immediately of any suspected allergic reactions, as well as the ingestion of or contact with the problem allergen even if a reaction did not occur. Child care personnel shall contact 911 immediately whenever epinephrine has been administered.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. FSC (Family Service Counselor) reviewed clearinghouse roaster, provider failed to maintain records of all child care personnel start/end dates. TA (Technical Assistant) was provided to double check when adding/removing staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Report comments
- Licensing authority did not observe license number to be posted when advertising name of facility on building. Technical assistance per s.402.318, F.S, "A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083"
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- [1] personnel has not completed 40 hour introductory training requirement Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.1, Child care personnel 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Report comments
- Per provider, total enrollment at time of inspection: 63 [55 of 63] enrollment records reviewed for compliance [8 of 63] were not available for review Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.3, A "Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority."
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A
- Report comments
- [12 of 12] personnel files reviewed and updated for compliance [0 of 12] personnel files contained an employment application Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, A, "A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S."
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed vermin not limited to roaches in Pre K 3 on wall. A dead roach was also observed in Pre K 4 in the refrigerator. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months."
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [9] based on 35 square feet and [10] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed PreK 4B with a posted capacity of 9 children, of which 10 were observed by FSC. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child."
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Pre K 4 room to not have the room capacity posted. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992 and seeks approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of 35 square feet for each child. "
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed child to be sleeping in PreK 4 on stacked cots. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF Handbook " Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, child care personnel must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth and washing face and hands. 1. Toothbrushes, towels, and wash cloths may not be shared. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed refrigerator in Pre K 4 to be missing the correct thermometer. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Inspector notes
- Meals are catered by Coshi LLC. in which FSC observed catered meals are received by provider without an acceptance log. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature."
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed in Pre K 3 and kitchen, bottles not labeled correctly with children first and last name. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by labeling bottles with children's first and last name, along with discarding bottles in refrigerator. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 keeping the staff roster up to date in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining an accurate employee roster in the Clearinghouse has been a recurring topic in recent inspections, most recently in February 2026.
- Context
- The facility is currently working to address this requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new hires have their required background screening documentation ready and organized in their personnel files?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation, including provisional hire records, has been a repeated area of focus for the center across multiple reports since 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the first year of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed their required 40-hour introductory training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the documentation and parent notification process when an incident or accident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2025 inspection indicate that there were findings related to the timely documentation of incidents and the notification of parents during emergencies.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that enrollment records and other administrative files are always kept current and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining organized and accessible records helps ensure that the center stays compliant with state requirements and that important information about children is always available.