Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.58
Shining Little Stars Academy
190 NE 199th St Ste 108, Miami, FL 33179
- License:
- C11MD3123
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 24
- License expiration:
- February 15, 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Shining Little Stars Academy from February 2, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 13, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 20, 2025.
Three later inspections, from November 3, 2025 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33179
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025October 13, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025October 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. L.S observed that the personnel that has CPR/first Aid is not currently in the center during the time of inspection, thus center was out of compliance due to no one else having cpr/first aid training. TA was given that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-07
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. L.S observed that one child was missing their immunizations records, or immunizations records were expired. TA was given that in order to obtain compliance provider must have immunizations records on site ready for L.S review at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Documentation of position and date of employment. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. L.S observed two childcare personnel did n ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- 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. Please see Supplemental
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One childcare personnel with and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one childcare personnel with current and valid certificate of completion for for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same childcare personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. TA was given, that at least 3 staff must have CPR/First Aid for 0-25 at all times to continue to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 [No fire drill during the month of May 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection: 1/1023, primary drill: 3/15/23, alternate drill - No drill for May 2023. Lockdown drill: 2/14/2023, Inclement weather: 4/12/2023, fire extinguisher: 10/2022.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Bottles not labeled but corrected on site as FSC asked provider to label each child's bottle which provider did while FSC present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation ready and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that documentation for Level 2 Clearinghouse screening was missing for some personnel. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center maintains compliance with staff screening requirements.
- Context
- The facility has had subsequent clean inspections following this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and maintaining staff certifications for first aid and CPR to ensure coverage at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show repeated instances where documentation for first aid or CPR training was not on file or coverage was insufficient. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that appropriately trained staff are present during all operating hours.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staff training records to ensure that all required certifications are kept up to date and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified gaps in staff training documentation and coverage. Discussing this helps parents learn about the administrative systems the center uses to keep staff qualifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your process for ensuring all children's immunization records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicated that a child's immunization records were missing or expired. This question helps families understand the center's procedures for verifying health documentation for all enrolled children.
Related violations
General question
How does your team communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the daily care and supervision provided to their children. Understanding how the center shares information helps families evaluate if the facility's engagement style fits their needs.