Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.45
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces - Ruben Dario Park
9825 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
- License:
- C11MD3242
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- August 13, 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
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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces - Ruben Dario Park from July 12, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33174
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2024October 31, 2024November 17, 2025April 1, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 17, 2025April 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of second staff]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and van 8157A transportation log did not have 2nd signatures for this week. Another van arrived at time of inspection and second staff did conduct visual sweep. Technical assistance was provided that A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. Date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the cas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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 [since November 2025]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed fire drill log and the last fire drill was conducted on 11/20/2025. Technical assistance was provided that During the facilitys licensure 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. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. 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. When the facilitys approved a ... [truncated]
- 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
- 21-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed new staff files. They were incomplete as they only has background screening and driver documentation. Technical assistance was provided that Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed the alarm for vehicle 8609A was not working. It did not activate. Technical assistance was provided that For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the school-age child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements in this section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 2 staff files with no background screening documentation. Per the provider, they are scheduled to get background screened on 11/19/2025. Technical assistance was provided that 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-o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of second staff conducting vehicle's visual sweep]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs for two vehicles. 8157A and 8609A, and the logs did not include signature of second staff that conducted visual sweep of the vehicle. Vehicles had already been used for the day at time of licensing specialist's arrival. Technical assistance was provided that A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- Licensing specialist reviewed 3 staff files and staff have not completed their training. Technical assistance was provided that 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 requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ?Child Care Facility Rules and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed 4 staff files with Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form that is over a year old. Technical assistance was provided that A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. All (6) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 4 were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed that vehicle alarm in van #8609A did not go off when tested after turning off van. Vehicle alarm for 8157A was not loud to be heard outside of the vehicle. Technical assistance was provided that for the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Official code
- 07-06
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 current process for maintaining complete personnel records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that some personnel records were incomplete or missing at the facility. Asking about this helps clarify how the center ensures all required documentation is kept current and available for review.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on June 17, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed, including the required second staff signatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that transportation logs were missing the required second staff signature. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to verify that all safety protocols are followed during transport.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on June 17, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have the necessary background screening documentation on file at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 and April 2026 show repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of background screening documentation. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for testing and maintaining vehicle safety alarms to ensure they are always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that vehicle alarms were found to be in need of repair during multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance schedule for transportation safety equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling of monthly fire drills to ensure they are conducted at various times throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 noted that monthly fire drills had not been consistently conducted since November 2025. This question helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes emergency preparedness drills.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on June 17, 2026.
Related violations