Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.21
Little Apple Learning Center Inc
3198 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33133
- License:
- C11MD2930
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 51
- License expiration:
- October 9, 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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Little Apple Learning Center Inc from February 7, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 6, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 7, 2024.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Six later inspections, from December 5, 2024 through June 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33133
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.18
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 1, 2024September 6, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fire extinguisher was not current. The fire extinguisher was serviced and tagged in August 2023. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the extinguisher is being properly maintained and serviced timely with the current certificate. The provider will need to get the fire extinguishers serviced and retagged with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the background screening roster in the clearinghouse was not current with employees hire/termination date. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel are added to the clearinghouse roster within 5 days of being hired and terminated. The clearinghouse roster will need to be updated with all employees
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[drills for NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2023 and JANUARY 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C: The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care 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 fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC noticed upon inspection of the bathroom that the chair where the children sit was cracked, peeling, and in poor condition. TA given was to the provider: (Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring).
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC noted at the time of inspection that the fall zone on the playground did not have the required ground cover. TA was given to the provider: (Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls).
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- (6 of 28) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: (I V) . FSC found that 2 of the 6 children did not have an updated physical exam. TA was given to the provider: (If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program).
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The Clearinghouse employee roster was not updated at the time of the inspection. TA was given to the provider: (The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 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 June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 Teacher 6 Children - One Year (1:6) 1 Teacher 14 Children - Two - 4 Years (1:11) 1 Teacher 10 Children - VPK (1:20) FSC observed the two-year classroom out of ratio. 1 Teacher with 14 children. The two-year-old classroom was brought back into compliance when the owner came to the facility to be counted in staff to child ratio. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children, and applies at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 background screening roster updated in the Clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the facility has been identified in past reports for not maintaining a current employee roster in the state's background screening system. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these records stay up to date.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/9/2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from a previous visit noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about their current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center prioritizes consistent coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your schedule for routine maintenance and certification of safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and equipment maintenance have been noted as topics in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for tracking these important safety requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept current for every child enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate health records is essential for the well-being of all children in care. This question helps parents understand the administrative process the center uses to track and update these documents.
General question
What is your routine for checking playground equipment and outdoor areas to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular safety checks of outdoor play spaces are important for preventing injuries and maintaining a secure environment. Understanding the center's maintenance routine provides insight into their commitment to facility safety.