Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.35
- Local median
- 0.18
Shelton Academy
9455 NW 40th Street Rd, Doral, FL 33178
- License:
- C11MD3159
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 136
- License expiration:
- September 15, 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 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Shelton Academy from January 13, 2023 through April 3, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 13, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from March 10, 2026 through April 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33178
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.68
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 5, 2023April 19, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 12, 2024January 12, 2026Inspection 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist reviewed all staff member files and observed one of them [OF] had unfinished training. When reviewing transcript, staff has not completed Part II Child Care Facility 10 Hour Training. Technical Assistance was given on Mandated 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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
- Inspector notes
- Provider was observed to have an expired Fire Inspection of 04/01/2024. Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 at the program
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
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
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
- LS observed 1 (LM), personnel to not have completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing the enrolled children files, It was observed by LSA that 7 children immunization records were expired. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "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 65C- 22.001 (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 departmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [obtain a food acceptance log]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed that facility had contracted a catering company but failed to obtain a food acceptance log. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "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."
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
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
- Report comments
- 5 files with expired immunizations
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances of incomplete staff training have been noted in recent inspection reports. This question helps clarify the current process for tracking and verifying that all personnel meet their mandatory training requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the expiration dates for required safety documentation, such as fire inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file. Asking about this helps parents understand the internal systems used to stay current with regulatory safety standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for ensuring that all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining current health and immunization records has been a repeated topic in previous reports. This question allows the provider to explain how they currently ensure these files remain complete and compliant for all children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/3/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about upcoming changes to daily routines or center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident in how the center manages its daily operations and keeps families informed. Understanding the notification process ensures parents know what to expect regarding updates or adjustments to care.
General question
What is your approach to staffing and ensuring that there is always consistent supervision in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent staffing is a key component of a stable environment for children. Learning about the center's approach to supervision helps parents understand how the facility supports its team and maintains coverage throughout the day.