Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.77
- Local median
- 0.38
La Casita Academy Inc
4601 SW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- C11MD3058
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- August 17, 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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for La Casita Academy Inc from April 14, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 10
- 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
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33165
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.51
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.
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 the month of March 2026. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist Gaulden observed the provider did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2026. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system are conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. Corrected at time of inspection. Fire drill completed with DCF licensing specialist.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the schedule in the VPK classroom was not posted in a conspicuous place per age group. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that each classroom has a schedule posted. The provider will need to post a daily schedule.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the provider to have disinfectant wipes, bug spray, and hand sanitizer in reach of children. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all chemicals and hazardous materials are out of reach of children. Completed at time of inspection. The personnel removed the chemicals and placed them in an area away from children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the capacity in the threes-fives classroom was not posted. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all rooms that are utilized by children have the capacity posted. The provider will need to post the capacity in the threes-fives classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the personnel did not have a daily attendance sheet with the children arrival and departure times. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all personnel have an attendance sheet completed daily. The personnel will need to complete an attendance sheet when children are present and absent. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not have updated Child Abuse Reporting Form signs. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel sign the Child Abuse Reporting Form annually. Completed at time of inspection. The child abuse and reporting form was signed by the personnel listed on the confidential page.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the personnel listed on the confidential page did not have an eligible background screening and was with children. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel have eligible background screenings before being left unsupervised with children. Completed at time of inspection. The personnel position was changed to office staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC reviewed three children files with no student health examinations. Technical assistance was provided that if the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed fire extinguisher last serviced July 2020. Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Last fire drill was conducted on 4/10/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 3/6/2023. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 10/5/2022. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 12/15/2022. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 5/10/2022. Fire inspection cond ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 reviewed one staff's file, who was present at the facility and did not have background screening. Technical assistance was provided that 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 for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 your current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately maintained for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report indicate a past issue with maintaining complete arrival and departure logs. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate daily recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding where hazardous materials were accessible to children. This question allows the provider to explain the current safety protocols for storing these items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff members have completed the required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past finding regarding missing documentation for staff background screenings. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining staff compliance.
- Context
- The staff member's position was changed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a recent finding where a monthly fire drill was missed. Asking about the current practice helps confirm that the center is now consistently following the required emergency preparedness schedule.
- Context
- The drill was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate daily routines and classroom activities to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily schedules and activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's day and ensures they are aware of the classroom environment.