Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.31
Tiny Smile Learning Center, Inc.
10550 NW 77th Ct, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
- License:
- C11MD8124
- 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:
- 87
- License expiration:
- January 31, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Tiny Smile Learning Center, Inc. from January 19, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 27, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Six later inspections, from September 10, 2024 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33016
Compared to 35 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.77
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023August 27, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed there were not outlet covers on the outlet. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by placing an outlet cover on the outlet. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the fence had a gap at the bottom. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed refrigerator temperature was 49 degrees. FSC checked the temperature again before leaving the facility and it is in compliance. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed blankets over the infant faces. Provider has resolved the non compliance at the time of inspection by removing the blanket. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- Provider came into compliance when the cover was found and placed. Technical assistance, All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children did not receive assistance with toileting or bathing in accordance with their age or required needs. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider came at compliance when the director came. Technical assistance, Children must receive supervision and assistance as required by their age and developmental needs. They must be accounted for at all times while bathing and toileting.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-07
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
How does the center maintain the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from August 2024 noted gaps in the outdoor fencing that needed to be addressed. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas secure for children.
- Context
- The facility corrected the issue following the August 2024 inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for checking that all electrical outlets are properly covered and safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show that missing outlet covers were noted on more than one occasion. Discussing how the staff monitors these safety features daily provides insight into how the center maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the training and daily practices your staff follows to ensure infants are placed in safe sleeping environments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 included a finding regarding infant sleep safety and bedding. Understanding the current staff training and daily routines helps parents feel confident about how the center follows safe sleep guidelines.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor refrigerator temperatures to ensure food is stored safely throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection report mention a finding regarding refrigerator temperature monitoring. Asking about the current procedure for checking and logging these temperatures helps parents understand the center's food safety practices.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to providing consistent supervision and assistance for children during daily routines like toileting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from September 2023 noted a finding related to supervision during toileting. Learning how the center currently ensures that children receive the necessary assistance and oversight during these times helps parents understand the daily care standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations