Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.23
The Kids Learning Academy
7100 SW 16th St, Miami, FL 33155
- License:
- C11MD3013
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 29
- License expiration:
- October 21, 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
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 inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Kids Learning Academy from February 16, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 10, 2025 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 8, 2025 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33155
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 19, 2024February 6, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025September 10, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arriving to the center, licensing specialist observed 1 child in a highchair while the other children were already in their beds taking the nap. Technical assistance was provided children must not be left in highchairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the highchair. Child was taken out of highchair immediately upon licensing specialist request.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed four School Age children using phones and tables to play video games in the classroom. Provider had them put away their electronics at time of inspection Technical Assistance was given as per handbook, do not include the use of electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during months of July and August 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist reviewed the fire drill log and observed no fire drills during the months of July and August 2025. Technical Assistance was given, as per handbook, 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. Licensing Specialist requested that extra fire drills must be done. Two in total for the month of September and two in total for the month of October.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a classroom with 6 children (ages: infant, 2, 3 and 4 year olds) and no teacher. A teacher was seen supervising the second group of children which consisted of 4 children (ages 3-4 years) while the teacher was carrying an infant. This standard was brought into compliance once the director arrived. 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. Old Ratio 4 children-1 teacher. infant:1 3-4 year olds: 3 6 children-0 teacher New Ratio 2-4 year olds (1:11) 4 children-1 teacher. infants-3 year ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infants] group was inadequate in that [there was no DIRECT supervision ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist arrived to the classroom containing 6 children (including one infant). When asked the teacher she stated that she was watching both classes (one class containing 3 children and the other containing 6) . Licensing specialist informed the teacher and director when she arrived that classrooms containing infants and 1 year olds must have direct supervision at all times. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [playground ramp ] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the screws of the handle of ramp of the playgroup very loose. The screws were coming in and out of the equipment. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC noticed the playground ground to have been with dirt along with a lot of leaves all over the ground that have not been picked up. Along with numerous poop on the ground. TA . 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 February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a few gaps more than 3.5 inches along the fence line, along with the gaps between the gates. TA The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3.5 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Prepared bottles brought to the facility were not properly refrigerated and used within 24 hours. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC noticed two bottles of the children in a closet non refrigerated, in an area where there's a lot of dust. Along with that the children's bottles had no bottle caps on them in a closet. TA given to the teacher and director on where the bottle should be and how to handle bottle care. TA . Prepared bottles must be placed in the refrigerator immediately and used within 24 hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the playground area to have loose rails and in dirty conditions. Along with numerous poops in the ground area. Part of the equipment had rust on them along with the fence. TA All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FCS noticed very little to no mulch on the ground, along with the rust in the fence that seem to have been building up within time. TA 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 February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the staff of the facility CPR was expired, and no other staff present was CPR certified. Please see supplemental. TA 4.2.4 One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed staff precent at the facility did not have a valid First Aid, no other staff present had a First Aid. Please see supplemental. TA . One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC did not find a background check on a staff member working at the facility. Please see supplemental. TA Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring children are only in high chairs or confining devices during active meal times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from September 2025 noted a child was observed in a high chair outside of feeding time. This question helps clarify how staff monitor seating to ensure children are not confined unnecessarily.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, especially during transitions or when moving between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 identified a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision levels throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are actively providing direct supervision to their assigned groups, particularly when managing multiple classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to supervision in 2025. This question allows the director to explain how they support staff in maintaining consistent, direct oversight of all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and ensuring that all maintenance needs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 contain findings regarding the maintenance and anchoring of outdoor play equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to keeping play areas safe and well-maintained.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between teachers and families is essential for understanding how the center manages daily schedules and keeps parents connected to their child's experience.