Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.81
- Local median
- 0.31
Dadeland Station Preschool
8400 S Dixie Hwy Ste 101, Miami, FL 33143
- License:
- C11MD3112
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat: 8:30AM to 10:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 118
- License expiration:
- March 27, 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 inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Dadeland Station Preschool from January 4, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 19, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 20, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33143
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 15, 2024February 24, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 25, 2023November 19, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 15, 2024June 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LSLW observed that Room K4 (3) was not being used as a classroom at the time of inspection. Room K4 (3) has a current capacity space for 12 Children, the classroom is correctly being used as storage. Technical Assistance was given to the Owner as per the CCF Handbook 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. D ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility failed to notify the Licensing authority within Five (5) working days of when there was a change of Director. Technical Assistance was given to the new Director and owner as per the ( Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. ) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-07
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist Observed a fire inspection with violation on it stating pending correction. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a personnel with the wrong background check. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. 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. The Clearinghouse employee roster was reviewed and determined to be in compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist reviewed all children files and observed that some children had expired immunization records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have updated immunization records within 30 days of enrollment. The provider will need to get updated immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist reviewed all children files and observed that some children had expired physical health records. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have updated physical records within 30 days of enrollment. The provider will need to get updated physical health records.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- Counselor observed the provider listed on the confidential page did not complete part 1 of the introductory training. Personnel will need to complete part 1 of the training by May 17, 2024. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel completed the training requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the provider's roster was not up-to-date in the clearinghouse. The provider will need to update the clearinghouse roster will all employees begin and end date (if applicable) within 5 days of hire or termination. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the clearinghouse roster is updated with all employees begin and end date (if applicable) within 5 days of hire or termination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC were reviewing files and noticed 5 expired records. TA was given to the provider referencing the CCF Handbook. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were blocked off and inaccessible in an emergency. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 (Section 10.5, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the side door of the school was blocked by a stack of napping cots. Technical assistance was provided that the exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. The director had maintenance staff had cots removed and unblocked exit and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 3/14/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/14/2022. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 3/23/2023. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [include date, time, signature, temperatures at arrival]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed catering slips and the temperature at time of arrival was not logged. Some of the slips did not have date, time and signature. Technical assistance was provided that a log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. 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. Caterer: D'Licious Food Catering Services
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed three staff files that do not have fire extinguisher training and have been employed over 30 days. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed director's transcript and staff does not have an active director's credential. Technical assistance was provided that section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 that all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in February 2026 identified missing documentation for personnel background screening. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the administrative requirements for updating staff information, such as when there is a change in leadership?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where administrative notifications or training requirements for staff were not met in a timely manner. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to keeping their administrative and training documentation current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and notifying parents when their child's health or immunization records are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate that some student health and immunization records were found to be expired. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these important health documents remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained and cleaned on a regular basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that certain areas of the facility were in need of cleaning. Asking about the cleaning schedule helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a tidy environment.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a positive relationship between families and the center. Understanding how the provider shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.