Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.18
- Local median
- 0.41
The Thinking Child Academy
155 NW 4th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD2985
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 133
- License expiration:
- August 6, 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
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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for The Thinking Child Academy from April 4, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 1, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from September 16, 2024 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.63
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.
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Missing fire drill for July]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed missing fire drill for the month of July, A weather drill and fire was conducted at the time of inspection. T.A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Last fire drill was conducted on 8/1/2023, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/30/2023, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 8/1/2024, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 4/30/2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 8/1/2024. Fire inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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
- Licensing specialist observed staff Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement and 5 hours of early literacy. Please see supplemental for more details T.A. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members stay up to date with their required training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory child care training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff professional development.
- Context
- The record indicates this was a medium-concern finding from an August 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and document its monthly emergency and fire drills to ensure all requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection indicated that a written record for a fire drill was incomplete. Asking about the current process helps parents feel confident that emergency preparedness documentation is consistently maintained.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents stay informed about their child's day and any updates to the center's schedule or policies. This is a helpful way to gauge how the facility keeps families connected to the classroom experience.
General question
How are new staff members onboarded and supervised before they are fully integrated into the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the training and supervision process for new employees provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining a consistent environment for the children. This helps parents feel comfortable with the team caring for their child.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom environments and ensure that all safety and educational standards are being followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive monitoring by the director and management team is a key part of maintaining high-quality care. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its standards on a day-to-day basis.