Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.33
DAVID LAWRENCE K-8 CENTER
15000 Bay Vista Blvd, North Miami, FL 33181
- License:
- E11MD0104
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 199
- License expiration:
- Not found
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 inspectionMarch 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 28, 2024
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for DAVID LAWRENCE K-8 CENTER from February 23, 2024 through March 18, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of April 20, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in North Miami
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.74
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 14, 2024March 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority available for the License Specialist LW to review. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF SR Handbook that ( Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the progr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist LW observed that Four (4) Child Care Personnel who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF School Age S/R Handbook that ( Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. In the event an individual leaves the ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. Technical Assistance was given as per the S/A - S/R Handbook that ( Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- License Specialist observed that the facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. Technical Assistance was given as per the S/A - S/R Handbook that ( Each school-age child care program must have at least one child care personnel with a current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. By June 12, 2021, at all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- License Specialist observed that One (1) Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the S/A - S/R Handbook that (Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority.)
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Januray, Feburary, March, April, May, ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 describe the current process for ensuring that staff members on-site always have their required first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection show that the facility did not have personnel with valid first aid and CPR certifications present at all times. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these requirements are met daily.
- Context
- Correction due date: 4/20/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to ensure that fire safety inspections are up to date and that monthly fire drills are consistently conducted?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes a pattern of concerns regarding emergency preparedness, specifically regarding annual fire safety inspections and the frequency of required fire drills. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its emergency safety schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 indicate that some personnel had not completed mandatory training requirements before returning to their roles. This question helps clarify the center's current system for verifying staff training status.
- Context
- Correction due date: 5/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining personnel records on-site so that they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 mention that certain personnel records were not maintained on-site as required. This question helps parents understand how the center organizes and manages its administrative documentation.
- Context
- Correction due date: 4/20/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's operational policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between the center and families is essential for transparency and building trust. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily care environment.