Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.29
- Local median
- 0.33
Early Steps Learning Center HYCCF #2
13400 NE 3rd Ct Ste 201/209, North Miami, FL 33161-3976
- License:
- C11MD3040
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 130
- License expiration:
- March 25, 2027
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
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Early Steps Learning Center HYCCF #2 from January 30, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33161
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Linens were not provided for sleeping children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Non-Compliance Description: Durning the renewal inspections LS observed 5 oud 19 children did not have a bedding lining on the cots in Room 4Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook:F. Linens, if used, must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiledor dirty. Linens used by more than one child must be washed in betweenusage. Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows andblankets must be available. For children under the age of one, please followthe requirements outlined in section 3.6.4.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-10
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Non-Compliance Description: Durning the renewal inspections LS observed that in all classroomsA, VPKB,VPKC, VPKD,CCP3, CCP and CCP1 during the renewal inspection the minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space were not met.TechnicalassistancewasprovidedperCCFhandbook: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Non-Compliance Description: The provider had not updated the Employee/Contractor Roster after childcare personnel no longer working at the center Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One of the twenty child care personnel did not complete the required training when they left the industry or, after returning following their year of hire, did not complete the required training. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re-employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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
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
Could you explain the current process for setting up nap areas to ensure there is enough space between cots?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted that the required 18-inch distance between napping spaces was not maintained in several classrooms. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages room layouts to ensure proper spacing for children during rest time.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on June 12, 2026, did not identify this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all staff members are up to date with their required training and background documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 identified that the facility's employee roster was not fully updated regarding personnel changes. Asking about the current process for tracking staff records helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for ensuring that all children have the necessary bedding and linens available at nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 noted an instance where some children did not have bedding on their cots. This question allows parents to learn about the current daily practices for preparing and maintaining sleep supplies.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection on June 12, 2026, did not identify this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that new or returning staff members have completed all mandatory training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2025 inspection indicated that a staff member had not completed required training upon returning to the industry. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for ensuring all staff are fully qualified.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps families feel more involved and aware of their child's daily environment. Regular communication is a key part of maintaining a consistent and supportive experience for children.