Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.29
- Local median
- 0.5
MIRAMAR UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL, INC.
2507 Utopia Dr, Miramar, FL 33023
- License:
- C17BO0052
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 92
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward 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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for MIRAMAR UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL, INC. from March 20, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33023
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.67
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.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision occurred when [see below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Director MP self-reported the following incident and discussed with licensing monitor the following incident: On 03/26/26 around 4pm, the 3yr and 4-5yr old classes combined on the playground for a ratio of 2:15. At 4:20pm, children were brought inside to wash hands and prepare for pickups. Shortly after, parent of 3yr old child SH came for pickup and asked child care personnel DS for the child. DS stated the child was outside on the playground. Parent went out to the playground to find 3yr SH and another child, 3yr old DA, on the playground without supervision. DS was aware that 15 children were originally in the group, but believed the other children were outside with RJ. A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(B), Handbook: Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed personnel working in the food preparation area without proper head covering. Provider resolved by placing hairnet. Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3(D), "If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 6.5(H), Handbook: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Expired medication or medication that is no longer being dispensed was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] epi-pen to be expired. Per provider, parents have been working with physicians to determine if epi-pen is medically necessary, but a decision has not been made and the epi-pen was not returned to parents. Epi-pen expired 10/2024. Additionally, epi-pen was stored in a Ziploc bag and not in its original container/box with appropriate labeling (child's name, dosage information, physician's information, etc.)
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-07
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.2(A) and (B), Handbook: Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap.When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space.Sec. 7-5.04(a), Ordinance: No child shall be permitted to nap at a desk, table, or on the floor without an appropriate mat or mattress. A designated napping space was not provided. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection 5 separate children were observed to have been sleeping on the classroom tables. As per Sec. 7-5.04(a), Ordinance: No child shall be permitted to nap at a desk, table, or on the floor without an appropriate mat or mattress. A designated napping space must be provided. Technical assistance was provided on this requirement to both teachers in the 4 year old classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-01
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring children are accounted for during transitions between the playground and the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 note a situation where children were not fully accounted for during a transition from the playground. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center manages supervision during these active times of the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for checking and maintaining medical supplies, such as emergency medications, to ensure they are always current and properly stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 identified an issue regarding the storage and expiration of emergency medication. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring medical supplies and keeping them organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children have a comfortable and appropriate space for nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding the use of tables for napping. Asking about current nap time arrangements helps parents understand how the center provides designated, appropriate resting areas for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training do staff members receive regarding food safety and hygiene protocols in the kitchen area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection mention a finding regarding proper head coverings for staff in food preparation areas. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining sanitary practices during meal service.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides clarity on how the center manages information sharing. Understanding these practices ensures families know what to expect regarding updates and center news.