Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.13
Kla Academy
1109 SW 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33130
- License:
- C11MD3109
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 156
- License expiration:
- January 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.
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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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Kla Academy from January 4, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33130
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.12
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.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [14] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a classroom of 1-2 year olds with 2 staff and 14 children. This standard was brought into compliance when the third teacher came back in the room. 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. Facility Ratio 0-12 Months (1:4) 7 children-2 teachers. 1 year olds (1:6) 7 children-3 teachers. 1-2 year olds (1:6) 12 children-3 teachers. 14 children-3 teachers 14 children-2 teachers: New Ratio: 14 children-3 teachers. 2-3 year olds (1:11) 14 children-3 teachers. 18 children-3 teachers. 16 chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- (CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1) Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, one child care personnel was observed to not have completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that, Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Report comments
- Plastic pipes were monitored by FSC to be accessible to children on the floor in room 226A. Per provider, items are used as sensory activity. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing items from the floor and placing them in an area not accessible by children. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Cleaning solution was observed by FSC on counter, accessible to children in Nido C Learning Studio C 223 2:7 [2 years]. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing the cleaning solution and placing item in cabinet not accessible to children. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be in accessible and out of a childs rea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Gap were observed by FSC to larger than 3 1/2 inches in fencing located on play area fencing. Technical assistances was given to provider per CCF handbook "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 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Inspector notes
- 2 of 25 personnel files were observed by FSC to not complete the introduction training in 90 days of return to industry. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. "
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Correction / follow-up note
- 41 of 124 enrolled children letters A-F were reviewed by FSC. Of which 26 files were observed to be missing parent signature of enrollment application. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 how your team monitors classroom ratios throughout the day to ensure every child is always supervised according to state standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show a finding related to maintaining the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current monitoring practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent coverage for all age groups.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting outdoor play areas to ensure fencing and gates remain secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2023 noted a concern regarding gaps in the outdoor fencing. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule used to keep play areas secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection mention a finding regarding the accessibility of cleaning supplies. Asking about storage protocols provides insight into how the center keeps hazardous items away from children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show findings related to staff training requirements. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify that all personnel complete necessary certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage enrollment documentation to ensure that every child's file is complete and contains all required information before they begin care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted that some enrollment forms were missing required signatures. Asking about the current intake process helps parents understand how the center manages important recordkeeping duties.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations