Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.24
Shepherd Of God Christian Academy
824 W Palm Dr, Homestead, FL 33034
- License:
- C11MD3184
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- February 1, 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
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 inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Shepherd Of God Christian Academy from January 4, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections on June 19, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
7 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33034
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 29, 2024April 19, 2024October 3, 2024April 30, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 7, 2023April 19, 2024September 10, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 19, 2024April 30, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 29, 2024July 31, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a unlock cabinet with cleaning supplies accessible to children in care. Per provider, cabinet doors with cleaning supplies were locked at the time of the inspection. T.A. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire Drill during the month of March.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the Fire Drill Record Log notice that the facility do not conduct a Fire drill for the month of March. Per Provider, Fire Drill conducted at the time of the inspection with the licensing authority to cover the month of March drill. T.A. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel noticed that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse was not current updated. Per Provider Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel were updated. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance roster for two classrooms does not include all children present in care. Per provider, attendance roster fixed at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [Parent signature or acknowlegment that it was given to the parent. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [ Parent signature or acknowledgment that it was given to the parent. T.A. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewing children file notice that Not all children have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681). T.A. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunization ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Provider was observed to have an expired Fire Inspection of 09/19/2023. Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all child care 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 November 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the Provider to not have a Director's Credential. Per DCF Handbook, "Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [at the facility]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care at the facility. TA During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed child did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Please see supplemental. TA The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. If the custodial pare ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed a signed statement from the custodial parents or legal guardians attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the children. Please see supplemental. TA The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Please see supplemental. TA Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the FSC found the fire extinguisher in need of servicing as of August 2023. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the director's was expired as of December 13, 2023 CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the written plan for the day was not being followed. Fixed at time of inspection by advising provider to adjust schedules to any deviations to reflect accurate activities planned for the day. T.A. Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include schedul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no room capacity posted. Fixed at the time of inspection when provider printed and posted room capacities. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed cups, bottles not labeled. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
Can you walk me through your current process for tracking daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where attendance records were not fully available for review. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate daily logs for all children in care.
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Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage practices for hazardous items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening documentation or rosters were incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's current record-keeping process for personnel.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all staff and children are prepared?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several instances where fire drill documentation was incomplete or drills were not conducted as required. This helps parents understand the center's current emergency preparedness practices.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are collected and maintained promptly upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports show instances where required health or immunization records were missing for some children. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important health documents.
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