Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.17
Tiny Steps Preschool III
14708 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33185
- License:
- C11MD3143
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- June 9, 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
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 inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Tiny Steps Preschool III from February 6, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 29, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from June 2, 2025 through May 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33185
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
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.
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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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed fire extinguisher without a current certificate. T.A. 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 4/17/2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 4/17/2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 3/24/2025, and One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 4/21/2025, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 1/10/2025. Fire inspection 6/12/2025 Fire extinguisher 3/2024
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Child care personnel who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 45 Child Care Training requirement. Please see suplemental for mroe details T.A. Mandated Introductory Training 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 Hou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
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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
Could you describe the process for ensuring all fire safety equipment, like extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate that the facility had an issue with maintaining current certification tags on fire extinguishers. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks maintenance schedules for safety equipment.
- Context
- The inspection report noted this finding in April 2025, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that some staff had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. This question allows the director to explain the current systems in place for monitoring staff training compliance.
- Context
- The finding was noted in April 2025, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to ongoing professional development and training for your teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center supports staff growth provides insight into the quality of care and the commitment to maintaining a well-prepared team. This helps parents understand the value placed on continuous learning within the classroom.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding emergency preparedness and the types of drills practiced at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the facility prepares for various scenarios helps parents feel confident in the center's readiness. This question highlights the importance of transparency and communication regarding the safety routines practiced with the children.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into the team and familiar with all operational policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about the onboarding process provides a better understanding of how the center maintains consistency and stability in care. It helps parents see how the leadership supports staff in following established procedures every day.