Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.24
Brilliant Kids Academy
640 W Palm Dr Ste B, Florida City, FL 33034
- License:
- C11MD3056
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 63
- License expiration:
- August 23, 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Brilliant Kids Academy from April 24, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 8, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from December 16, 2025 through April 2, 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33034
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [Time of arrival, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, name of the recipient. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialists observed that the staff accept catered food from the catering company without checking the food temperature. Licensing Specialist request from the staff to verify the food temperature with the thermometer for compliance. T.A. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. Per provider, catered food provided daily for the children in care by ABC Catering Service Inc. Lic.# NOS2333620. Exp. 10/01/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed Disciplinary policy not being followed. Fixed at time of inspection by bringing this to the attention of the owner. T.A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed children sleeping less than 18 inches apart. Fixed at time of inspection by having children moved to meet the 18 inches requirement. T.A. 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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed infant with strangulation hazard such as blanket and toys in the crib with infant while they were asleep. Fixed at time of inspection by removing items that posed a risk. T.A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed incidents with no incident reports made. Fixed at time of inspection by bringing this to owners attention to be corrected. T.A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no sign in sheet for child listed in supplemental sheet for July or august. Fixed at time of inspection by bringing awareness, Child is no longer enrolled at the center. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring infants are placed in their cribs according to safe sleep standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a concern regarding items in a crib that could pose a risk to an infant. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments for all children in care.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are consistently following the center's disciplinary and guidance policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 indicated a finding where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policy. Discussing this helps parents understand the training and oversight provided to staff regarding child guidance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to maintain accurate daily attendance records for all children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that attendance records were unavailable for review. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks children's arrivals and departures to ensure accountability.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for verifying the temperature and safety of catered food when it arrives at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that the food acceptance log was incomplete regarding temperature checks for catered meals. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures food safety for the children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle the documentation of accidents or incidents to ensure parents are fully informed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 show a finding where an incident was not documented on the day it occurred. This question helps parents understand the current communication process for reporting accidents or unusual occurrences.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
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