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YMCA Of South Florida @ Joe Hall Elementary

1901 SW 134th Ave, Miami, FL 33175

License:
C11MD3006
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:
555
License expiration:
September 22, 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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Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida @ Joe Hall Elementary from January 19, 2023 through June 12, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 26, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33175

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.62

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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
Specialist Gaulden observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working 10 or more hours per month with children complete the 40-hour training requirement. The personnel will need to complete the 40-hour training requirement.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not have an updated Child Abuse Reporting form. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete a Child Abuse Reporting form. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel complete a Child Abuse Reporting form annually.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
Specialist Gaulden observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete the 40-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel working 10 or more hours per month with children complete the 40-hour training requirement. The personnel will need to complete the 40-hour training requirement.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Specialist observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not have an updated Child Abuse Reporting form. The personnel listed on the confidential page will need to complete a Child Abuse Reporting form. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel complete a Child Abuse Reporting form annually.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed in office via document submission email by provider and received on 06/09/2025. Per provider, the school does not a have a fire inspection that is current or approved. Technical assistance was provided that unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 inspect ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 22, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
View official report
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Provider had no proof of an annual fire inspection. The documentation was also requested to the head of the program by email and the did not had one available. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 2, 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
Report comments
Licensing specialist reviewed one staff DCF printed and online transcript and staff (JM) has not completed training. Technical assistance was provided per handbook Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the 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 timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 10, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance was provided regarding the importance of having all necessary documents in the appropriate file for review by the licensing authority. They brought the documentation form another facility the documentation was reviewed to determine compliance. Last fire drill was conducted on 04/17/2024, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 03/06/2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 05/01/2024. Fire Inspection: exp - 11/04/2024. Fire Extinguisher: exp - 09/2024
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-01
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 two staff files and transcripts and training has not been begun within 90 days of employment. 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 child care industry i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 23, 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

Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show instances where staff training requirements were not fully met. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel complete their required training on time.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 12, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the documentation for your annual fire safety inspections to ensure everything is up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that documentation for annual fire safety inspections has been a recurring topic in past records. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining these important safety records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your procedure for keeping personnel records, such as annual child abuse reporting forms, organized and current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that maintaining updated personnel forms has been a recurring item in recent reports. This question provides an opportunity to understand how the center ensures all staff documentation remains complete and current.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families if there are changes to your daily routine or staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication helps parents stay informed about the daily environment and any adjustments to operations. Understanding the center's approach to updates ensures families know what to expect regarding ongoing center-to-parent communication.
General question

What steps does the center take to support new staff members as they integrate into the classroom environment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the center's onboarding and support practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures consistent care and supervision. This insight is helpful for families evaluating the overall stability and training culture of the staff.