Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.38
YMCA Of South Florida At Tropical Elementary School
4545 SW 104th Ave, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD2914
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- August 15, 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.
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 inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Tropical Elementary School from April 11, 2023 through March 3, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 14, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of February 14, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from October 21, 2025 through March 3, 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
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.51
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023April 15, 2025July 24, 2025August 14, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 16, 2023April 15, 2025Inspection 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the provider did not have a written plan of scheduled activities. The provider will need to a schedule of activities to follow and posted in a conspicuous place for parents/guardians to review. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider has a written plan of scheduled activities posted.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the provider did not have a current and approved fire inspection by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the facility has an updated and approved fire inspection annually. The provider will need to obtain a current and approved fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed the personnel files were not completed. Specialist was unable to identify which personnel are employed at this facility and who isn't. The provider will need to provide complete files of all personnel employed at this facility. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel files are readily available and completed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Current Annual Fire Inspection by the local fire authority has been expired since 3/20/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the current fire inspection to be expired.Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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
- LS observed several personnel to not have completed trainings. Per DCF Handbook, "Mandated Introductory Training 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."
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- FSC contacted provider regarding director for this site. Per provider, this program still does not have a director. Technical assistance was provided that 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. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC requested a fire inspection for this facility, however, provider does not have one. Technical assistance was provided that to ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exem ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- FSC was unable to review a director's file. Per executive director, this site does not have a director. Technical assistance was provided that 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- FSC reviewed one staff file that was missing training during previous inspection has not yet finished training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed one staff file that was pending to begin training during previous inspection and staff has not yet begun training. Technical assistance was provided that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 do you ensure that your facility maintains an up-to-date fire safety inspection on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has had multiple instances where the required annual fire safety inspection was not current or documented. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these important safety renewals.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing documentation have been identified as areas needing improvement in past reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing staff professional development and record maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you maintain and organize your personnel records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that some personnel records were not fully maintained or available for review at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff documentation is complete and accessible.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you share your daily schedule of activities with parents, and where can I find it posted?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that a written plan of scheduled activities was not available for review during a previous inspection. This question helps confirm that the facility currently has a clear, posted routine for the children.
Related violations
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that communication remains consistent between the administrative team and the classroom staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Strong communication between leadership and teachers is essential for maintaining consistent daily routines and safety standards. This question helps parents understand how the center operates as a cohesive team.