Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.19
Miami Children's Museum SMART Program
23555 SW 112th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
- License:
- C11MD3256
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 201
- License expiration:
- August 10, 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 inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Miami Children's Museum SMART Program from July 27, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 6, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33032
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.26
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.
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
- 7.4 Personnel 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. CF FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference 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. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the dri ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 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
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No recorded violations in this report
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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 your process for maintaining and organizing staff personnel records to ensure they are always complete and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some personnel records were not available for review at the facility. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all required documentation is properly maintained and accessible.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by May 6, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you verify the credentials and background information for new staff members before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the hiring and verification process provides insight into how the center prioritizes staff qualifications and regulatory requirements for the team.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date on their required training and annual certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular training is essential for maintaining high standards of care, and knowing how the center tracks these requirements helps families feel confident in the staff's preparedness.
General question
How does your team communicate with parents regarding daily activities and any changes in classroom staffing or routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between the center and families is key to building a strong partnership and ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's daily experience.
General question
What is your approach to supervising children during transitions between activities or when moving between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective supervision during transitions is a fundamental part of maintaining a secure environment, and this question helps parents understand the center's standard practices for keeping children accounted for throughout the day.