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Tiny Stars Academy I

1298 W 37th St, Hialeah, FL 33012

License:
C11MD3491
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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
51
License expiration:
February 1, 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

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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for Tiny Stars Academy I from January 9, 2025 through April 28, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 8, 2026 and involved administrative posting.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33012

Compared to 59 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.8

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.

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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Capacity was not posted in the infant and VPK rooms The capacity was printed and posted in each room at time of inspection. TA: 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Page 59. Licensing staff observed: The 3-year-old and the 4 years old/ VPK's attendance records did not include the time the children entered the facility/program. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The bed in the VPK room did not have a minimum distance of 18" during nap time. 3 cots were placed in another room next door to create space, at time of inspection. TA: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
Official code
19-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing staff observed 4 infants present however in the classroom there were only 3 playpens available. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by adding an additional playpen in the infant room. TA: Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-02

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 tracking daily attendance to ensure all arrival and departure times are accurately recorded?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that attendance records were missing specific arrival times for children. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures accurate record-keeping for every child.
Context
The record-keeping issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that there is always an appropriate number of cribs or playpens available for the number of infants in care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2025 indicated a temporary shortage of available sleep equipment for infants. This question allows the center to describe their current inventory management and daily setup practices.
Context
The equipment shortage was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's routine for arranging nap time spaces to ensure each child has the required amount of personal space?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that the required distance between sleeping spaces was not maintained in one classroom. Discussing the current layout routine helps parents understand how the center manages nap time safety and spacing.
Context
The spacing issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that room capacity information remains clearly posted in every classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from January 2026 show that room capacity signage was missing in certain areas during an inspection. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility maintains its administrative and safety postings.
Context
The posting issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and school. Consistent communication is a key part of maintaining a supportive environment for children.