Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.38
Tiny Steps Preschool V
5995 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144
- License:
- C11MD3315
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 93
- License expiration:
- March 5, 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
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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Tiny Steps Preschool V from February 6, 2024 through June 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 23, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 23, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from July 31, 2025 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33144
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.09
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
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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed one staff who has not completed 40-hour training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete 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. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed one person who was cleaning at the facility during the inspection. Provider stated that she was a family friend that was helping and had started this week. A volunteer acknowledgement or any other documentation was available. Technical assistance was provided that Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to the facility, FSC observed 1 staff with 7 children in the one-year and 2-years old classroom. FSC asked for staff name and they provided with two staff name. FSC asked for the second staff not in the classroom and was told she was on-site and director went to look for her to return to classroom. Ratio at Time of Arrival: 1-Year and 2-Years Old - 1:7 3-Years and 4-Years Old - 2:14 Technical assistance was provided that the staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed one classroom that in under construction above the door frame and on the window. FSC observed a cubby shelf with bookbags in the classroom. When asked, director stated that the classroom is used when the children are not able to go outside. Technical assistance was provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed construction materials in the playground area. A set of materials was surrounded by a fence of bushes. However, another set of materials was placed with no separation or fence from areas accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided that the outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after diapering]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 12.2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed one staff in 1-year and 2-years old classroom that was changing diaper. After finishing, staff took the child back to chair and began working on putting another child's shoes on. Technical assistance was provided that child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
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 current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted a temporary instance where the staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure every child is properly attended to.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that outdoor play areas are kept free of any hazards or construction materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2024 identified concerns regarding construction materials in the outdoor play space. This question allows the provider to explain their current daily safety check procedures for outdoor environments.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected by the required due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you reinforce hygiene and handwashing procedures with your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2024 documented an instance where handwashing protocols were not followed after diapering. Asking about training and oversight helps parents understand how the center maintains health standards.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff and volunteers have completed their required training and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 indicated that certain training and volunteer documentation requirements were not fully met at that time. This question helps parents learn how the center tracks personnel requirements and compliance.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding the daily schedule and any changes to classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily activities and routine changes helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular updates are a key part of maintaining a transparent and supportive environment for families.