Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.41
A4L Afterschool
505 SW 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- C11MD3567
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- August 11, 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.
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 inspectionMay 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for A4L Afterschool from July 28, 2025 through May 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 21, 2026.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.63
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S.
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the enrichment provider file notice that a Level 2 screening did not met the screening requirements. T.A. A child enrichment service provider shall be of good moral character based upon screening. This screening shall be conducted as provided in chapter 435, using the level 2 standards for screening set forth in that chapter. A child enrichment service provider must meet the screening requirements prior to providing services to a child in a child care facility. A child enrichment service provider who has met the screening standards shall not be required to be under the direct and constant supervision of child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. T.A. All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-08
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
How do you manage the screening and documentation process for outside enrichment providers who visit the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 noted that an enrichment provider had not met required screening standards before starting services. Asking about this helps clarify how the center currently verifies that all external personnel meet necessary requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 1, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required safety training, such as fire extinguisher operation, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a lack of documented proof that staff were trained in fire extinguisher use within the required timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains training records for all employees.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in staff or programming?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident in the center's daily operations and ensures everyone is informed about how the program is managed.
General question
How do you ensure that staff are well-supported and have the resources they need to provide high-quality care for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports its team provides insight into the overall stability and quality of the environment for the children.
General question
What steps does the center take to regularly review and update its internal policies to ensure they align with current standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular policy reviews help parents understand how the center proactively maintains its standards and adapts to best practices in childcare.