Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.36
Precious Steps Academy II Inc.
18324 NW 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
- License:
- C11MD3385
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 117
- License expiration:
- September 4, 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 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 1, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Precious Steps Academy II Inc. from July 26, 2024 through April 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33169
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.88
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 2 recorded violations.
May 5, 2025August 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- ATI it was observed that 1 childcare had an expired CAN expired (dated 10/8/24). Violation was fixed ati as childcare personnel signed a new and updated CAN dated 12/15/25. 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [No First Aid Kit, No Attendance, no Parents list]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire drill conducted with provider at the time of the renewal inspection with LS presents reveals the following: Primary drill with LS present: 8/15/25, Alternate drill: 7/14, Lockdown drill: 5/20/25, Inclement weather: 3/10/25, Fire extinguisher: 2/25, Fire inspection report: 5/23/2025
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- 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 [during the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider has failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of April 2025. Primary drill: 3/21/2025, Alternate drill: 01/18/2025, Lockdown drill: 3/10/2025, Inclement weather drill: 12/23/2024, Fire extinguisher: 6/2024, Fire inspection 06/05/2024
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 current process for keeping staff background screening rosters updated in the state system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate the facility did not maintain a current personnel roster in the state Clearinghouse. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records remain accurate and compliant.
- Context
- The record indicates a correction was due by May 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required elements, such as attendance logs and first aid kits, are included during your monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2025 show multiple findings related to emergency preparedness, specifically regarding the completeness and frequency of fire drills. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains safety routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required annual forms for staff, such as child abuse reporting acknowledgments, are signed and filed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a missing annual form for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for managing personnel documentation.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides insight into how the center manages staff-to-child interactions.
General question
What is your approach to training new staff on the center's safety and emergency protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are prepared for their roles helps parents gain confidence in the center's commitment to maintaining a safe and organized environment.