Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.74
- Local median
- 0.18
YMCA Of South Florida At Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy
10201 NW 78th St, Doral, FL 33178
- License:
- C11MD3018
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 161
- License expiration:
- December 16, 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 inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for YMCA Of South Florida At Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy from February 10, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 19, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of January 5, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from April 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33178
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.68
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023December 1, 2023March 20, 2025November 19, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023December 1, 2023December 5, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023December 1, 2023Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023December 1, 2023Inspection 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
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all staff files and transcripts and three childcare personnel [RB, PC & VG] did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirements. Technical Assistance was given on Mandated Introductory Training. 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 accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved com ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all staff files and transcripts and one of them [KL] has no yet started introductory training. Childcare 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 accomplished by classroom attendance in a Depa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-06
No recorded violations in this 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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all staff files and transcripts and one of them has not completed training. The staff [ R.B ] began working in the industry June 2023. Technical Assistance was given on Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age childcare personnel must complete all of the following: - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); - H ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist requested annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority and the program/facility did not have the documentation. Technical Assistance was given as per handbook Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [24] based on 35 square feet and [28] children were observed in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed in room 1143 to be over capacity with a total of 28 children during walk-through, not offering 35 square feet of usable space per child in care. Technical assistance was given to provider, per CCF handbook "To determine overall facility capacity, usable indoor floor space is calculated by measuring at floor level from interior walls and by deleting space for stairways, toilets and bath facilities, permanent fixtures and non-movable furniture. Kitchens and designated food preparation areas, offices, laundry rooms, storage areas, hallways, and other areas not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations are not included when calculating usable ind ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4
- Official code
- 15-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that facility did not have the annual fire inspection on site. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook" Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 fil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 personnel to not have started training, the 2 personnel created DCF accounts but did not start. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF 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 ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed that no staff on site had no documentation of CPR on file. FSC was advised that the training was completed but is currently waiting for the proof of certification. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2
- Official code
- 31-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the facility current director's file was not readily available for review upon request. Technical assistance was given toprovider per CCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302 (3),F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C-22. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that facility did not have the annual fire inspection on site. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook" Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C.,Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 2 personnel to not have started training, the 2 personnel created DCF accounts but did not start.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed that no staff on site had no documentation of CPR on file. FSC was advised that the training was completed but is currently waiting for the proof of certification. Technical assistance was given to provider per SACCF handbook "Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2
- Official code
- 31-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed that the facility current director's file was not readily available for review upon request. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C-22 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
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
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 does the center maintain and organize personnel records to ensure they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 noted instances where personnel records were not readily available for review. Asking this helps parents understand the current administrative practices for record-keeping and staff documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current practice for ensuring that staff on-site have valid and up-to-date pediatric CPR certification?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 indicate that documentation for pediatric CPR certification was not on file for staff at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies and maintains these critical safety credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 show that some staff members had not completed their mandatory 40-hour introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff development and ensures compliance with training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how the facility tracks and maintains documentation for annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2024 show that the facility did not have documented proof of current annual fire safety inspections on-site. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its emergency readiness and safety documentation.
Related violations
General question
How does the center manage classroom capacity to ensure there is always sufficient space for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages its daily enrollment and space allocation helps parents feel confident that their child will have a comfortable and safe environment throughout the day.