Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.47
Excelsior Prep Preschool Of Miami Gardens, Inc.
18200 NW 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD3110
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 124
- License expiration:
- July 27, 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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Excelsior Prep Preschool Of Miami Gardens, Inc. from February 1, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of July 27, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 3, 2026 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 27, 2023May 30, 2024Inspection 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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. During the time of this inspection provider did not have an approved fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. Please see supplemental for child's name.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider came into compliance when the trash can was replaced and the trash was picked up at the end of the day. Technical assistance, soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
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
- Report comments
- Provider came into compliance when roster was updated. Technical assistance, the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within five days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, one of the outdoor play area's playground equipment was to not be in good repair. The equipment in question is a large suspension swing. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play area contained debris that had exposed nails or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. This item was corrected at the time of the inspection once the provider removed the debris with exposed nails out of the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and jungle gym equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the ground cover or other protective surface under the slide and jungle gym equipment was not maintained. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members are properly documented in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from May 2024 noted a discrepancy regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the clearinghouse, which was corrected at the time of that visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation for your annual fire safety inspections to ensure everything remains current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 indicated that the facility did not have an approved annual fire safety inspection on file at that time.
- Context
- The provider has had multiple clean inspections since the March 2026 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility and outdoor play areas to ensure equipment is in good repair and the environment is clean?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility maintenance topics appeared in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of immunization records for new enrollments to ensure all required forms are complete and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection report indicate a finding regarding the documentation of immunization forms for children in care.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily activities and any changes to classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps families feel more connected to the daily experiences and care of their children.