Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.23
Big Ideas Educational Services @ Golden Glades
16520 NW 28th Ave, Opa Locka, FL 33054
- License:
- C11MD3169
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 132
- License expiration:
- August 25, 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.
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 15 available inspections for Big Ideas Educational Services @ Golden Glades from April 26, 2023 through April 3, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33054
Compared to 35 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.49
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025August 15, 2025December 5, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025March 31, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this 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
- Report comments
- To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. Provider did not have a current fire inspection at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
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. 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. Staffs' name is on the Supplemental page.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. Staffs' name is on the Supplemental page.
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
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
- Mandated Introductory Training 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. Staff name on Supplemental Sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this 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
- Report comments
- A copy of the current and approved annual inspection noting compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code as adopted in Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., must be on file with the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 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
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Mandated Introductory Training 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. Please see supplemental for staff name.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
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
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- School-Age Child Care 40 Hour Training Complete: "No" on transcript. As technical assistance, 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 Departmentor 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 Appropr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
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 process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training requirements have been a topic of concern in multiple inspection reports. Asking about the current process helps families understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the scheduling and documentation for annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility did not have a current fire safety inspection on file at the time of the review. This question allows the provider to explain how they keep these essential safety records up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that new hires begin their introductory training within the required timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for staff training timelines has been an area of focus in recent reports. This question provides insight into how the center monitors compliance with training deadlines for new personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support staff in balancing their daily responsibilities with the need to complete ongoing training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training has been a repeated topic across several inspections. Understanding how the center supports its team in meeting these requirements can help parents feel more confident in the staff's preparation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining emergency readiness and ensuring all safety equipment is regularly checked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that emergency readiness and fire safety documentation have been identified as topics in more than one report. This question helps parents understand the center's current practices for maintaining a safe and prepared environment.
Related violations