Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.29
The Light Preparatory Academy
4481 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
- License:
- C11MD3354
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 46
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for The Light Preparatory Academy from August 23, 2024 through June 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of August 17, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 15, 2026 through June 10, 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
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 33055
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 3%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 12, 2025March 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed in office via document submission by (Email). , by provider and received on ( March 4, 2026. ) the provider has a Notice of Violation and the inspection was not approved. This Standard is still in Non-Compliance. Copy of reinspection will be sent to the provider for review and signature.
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- 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 •
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- 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 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The outside play area has some construction debris, that pose a safety hazard. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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 used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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 tell me about the current process for managing staff background screening records to ensure all documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 indicated a need for improved record-keeping regarding the employee roster in the state clearinghouse. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages these important administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required annual fire safety inspections are completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fire safety documentation has been a recurring topic in recent reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current process for maintaining compliance with local fire authority requirements.
- Context
- A clean inspection was recorded on June 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that some staff had not yet completed required training. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and supports staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting the outdoor play areas to ensure they remain ready for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection mentioned a concern regarding debris in the outdoor play area. Asking about the daily inspection process helps parents understand how the center maintains a clean and orderly environment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any updates regarding center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about center operations. Understanding the communication style helps families determine if the center's approach aligns with their expectations.