Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.29
Big Ideas At Miami Gardens Elementary
4444 NW 195th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
- License:
- C11MD3347
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Fri-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 260
- License expiration:
- August 14, 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Big Ideas At Miami Gardens Elementary from April 5, 2024 through April 20, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 5, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 5, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from April 8, 2026 through April 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 33055
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 14, 2025December 5, 2025Inspection 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: 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
- Report comments
- 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,
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Report comments
- 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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. 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. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-01
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
- Report comments
- 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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. 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. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
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
- 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 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 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from December 2025 noted missing documentation regarding staff background screening clearances. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and manage the required personnel files for new and existing employees?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where personnel file documentation was incomplete, including forms related to background screening and reporting requirements. This question helps understand the administrative practices currently in place to keep these files organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training regarding child abuse and neglect reporting requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2025 inspection noted that a required reporting form was not signed annually for a staff member. Asking about this helps understand how the center ensures all staff are up to date on these important protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that required safety inspections, such as the annual fire safety check, are current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 indicated that a current fire safety inspection was not on file at that time. This question helps clarify how the center stays on top of these essential safety requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted in April 2026 did not note this concern.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with parents regarding daily routines and center updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center communicates with families helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures they are informed about center operations.