Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.25
Big Ideas Educational Services @ Liberty City
1855 NW 71st St, Miami, FL 33147
- License:
- C11MD3171
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 193
- 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
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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Big Ideas Educational Services @ Liberty City from April 24, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of March 28, 2026.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33147
Compared to 48 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.38
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.
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
- 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. LS observed that the center has an expired fire inspection report. TA was given to provider that in order to obtain compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2026
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
- Childcare 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 childcare 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 Course ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2
- Official code
- 31-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for firstaid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, oroutdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have currentfirst aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licensing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [They were not signed during per year.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensed Specialist was reviewing files and noticed that all files that were reviewed had expired distracted adult. TA was given to provider and was resolved while on site.7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator must obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information must be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, or an equivalent form that contains all of the information required by the Department. CF-FSP Form 5219 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the licensing authority or by going to the Departments web ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [The brohures havent been signed in a year.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensed Specialist was reviewing files and noticed that all files that were reviewed had expired distracted adult. TA was given to provider and was resolved while on site. 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator must obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information must be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, or an equivalent form that contains all of the information required by the Department. CF-FSP Form 5219 is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the licensing authority or by going to the Departments w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 that staff members currently on-site have their required first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that the facility did not have at least one staff member with current first aid and CPR certification present at all times. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff training and ensures these requirements are met daily.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 12, 2026, was completed with no violations found.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff and volunteers are up to date on their required introductory child care training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicated that some personnel had not completed the required 40-hour introductory child care training. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages staff professional development and compliance.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 12, 2026, was completed with no violations found.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center maintains its fire safety documentation and annual inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 showed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand how the center stays current with safety requirements and documentation.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 12, 2026, was completed with no violations found.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping parent enrollment information and required health disclosures up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2024 noted that some required parent information forms were not signed or current. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all administrative and health-related paperwork is maintained for every child.
- Context
- The issue was noted as resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily schedules and activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and ensures transparency in daily operations.