Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.47
Brighter Days Academy
17330 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD3504
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 31
- License expiration:
- May 7, 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Brighter Days Academy from April 16, 2025 through June 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 30, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.95
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility accepted food that was not at the appropriate holding temperature in that [no temperature taken during food delivery on 4/13/26]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Report comments
- Facility accepted food including rice and milk from Aye Catering without taking the temperature.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Report comments
- Violation issued for expired fire extinguisher (tagged was punched on 7/24). Primary fire drill: 7/31/25, Alternate fire drill: 7/1/2025, Lockdown drill: pending, Inclement weather drill: pending, Fire extinguisher: 7/24, 01/15/2025
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- 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 See confidential notes for details.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 walk me through your current process for verifying the background screening status of all staff and contractors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from August 2025 noted a need to update personnel records in the state system. Asking about your current process helps families understand how you maintain compliance with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take when receiving food deliveries to ensure everything is handled and stored at the correct temperatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified a concern regarding temperature checks during a food delivery. This question allows you to explain the current procedures in place to ensure food safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of maintenance schedules for safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 noted an issue with the maintenance documentation for a fire extinguisher. Families appreciate knowing how you manage routine safety checks to keep the environment prepared.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's day and informed about center operations. Understanding your approach to updates ensures that families and staff stay on the same page.
General question
What is your approach to staff training regarding emergency procedures and classroom supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about your training practices provides insight into how you prepare your team to handle various situations. This helps parents understand the level of consistency and care provided in the classroom.