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Armour Dance Theatre At Miami Heights Elementary School

17661 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177

License:
C11MD3157
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
80
License expiration:
August 16, 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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Armour Dance Theatre At Miami Heights Elementary School from April 13, 2023 through April 1, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 16, 2026.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Two later inspections, from February 12, 2026 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33177

Compared to 28 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
Inspector notes
License Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation of an annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the School Age Child Care Facility Handbook that ( Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspecti ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-02
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
Correction / follow-up note
Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 at the program. The fire inspection provided at time of inspection had 5 violations. 3 of the 5 were corrected and 2 have not been correc ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 16, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
Official code
21-02
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
28-01 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Ide ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
28-01 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Ide ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 4, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01
View official 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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Report comments
Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 ho ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 16, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
Official code
28-01

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 current training and certification process for your staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 indicate instances where staff training requirements were not fully met. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel complete their required introductory training.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are consistently supported in their professional development and training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that training requirements were a topic of concern in multiple reports during 2024. Asking about professional development helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to staff readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that annual fire safety inspections are kept up to date and documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that documentation for an annual fire safety inspection was missing. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining these important safety records.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on April 1, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the facility manage its emergency preparedness documentation to ensure everything remains current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that emergency readiness documentation was a repeated topic in inspections between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking these requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on April 1, 2026.
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
Open communication helps families feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities and operational updates is a key part of choosing the right environment.