Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.33
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary
11990 NW 92nd Ave, Hialeah, FL 33018
- License:
- E11MD0110
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 200
- 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for West Hialeah Gardens Elementary from May 17, 2023 through January 21, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of August 29, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Three later inspections, from June 6, 2025 through January 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33018
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023October 27, 2023December 22, 2023January 17, 2024April 30, 2024October 31, 2024May 20, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023October 27, 2023Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023October 27, 2023Inspection 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
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
- It was observed by LS that the provider's annual fire inspection was expired. Technical assistance was provider per CCF Handbook "Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. " Last fire dr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 [with licensing authority upon request]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, licensing specialist Skeen requested that a drill would be conducted with the facility on May 20.2025. It was later explained by provider, per county policy parents are required to be given 24 hours' notice before each conducted drill. Technical assistance was given per CCF handbook " 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 August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing personnel files, it was observed that 2 personnel did not complete the required school readiness preservice training prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. Technical assistance was offered per SR handbook " 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have no ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- 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
- After reviewing all 19 personnel files by LS, there was no proof of current First Aid/CPR certification. It was later confirmed by the provider that personnels are actively working on obtaining certification. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on fi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel did not complete the required 40-hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the departments website at http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/childcare/training. a. Each of the following: ? Health, Safety and Nutrition; ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ? Child Growth and Development; and ? Behavioral Observation and Screening. 2. Completion of the below listed Early Learning Florida Unive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the departments website at http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child- care/training. a. Each of the following: ? Health, Safety and Nutrition; ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ? Child Growth and Development; and ? Behavioral Observation and Screening. 2. Completion of the below listed Early Learning Florida Uni ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- This is the fifth violation of the same standard. This will be at per day fine. With the availability of exam slots, provider has until the due date to be at compliance. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- This is the fourth violation of the same standard. This will be at per day fine. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- This is the fourth violation of the same standard. This will be at per day fine. Please forward proof of five parents the distracted form was provided. of the 40 children's needed influenza form for compliance. Files reviewed were letters (A M), and 40 newly enrolled children since the last inspection. Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- This is the fourth violation of the same standard. This will be at per day fine. Some staff still have fingerprint issues. All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA pghttps://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx? ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- This will be at fine level. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- This would be at fine level. Please forward proof of five parents the distracted form was provided. of the 40 childrens needed influenza form for compliance. Files reviewed were letters (A M), and 40 newly enrolled children since the last inspection. Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- This would be at fine level. Some staff still have fingerprint issues. All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA pg https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx? ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Unsupervised staff who is been working since 1999 have not finished the training. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please forward proof of five parents the distracted form was provided. of the 40 childrens needed influenza form for compliance. Files reviewed were letters (A M), and 40 newly enrolled children since the last inspection. Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Some staff still have fingerprint issues. All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA pg https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx? ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Last fire drill was conducted on 4/24/2023 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 4/24/2023 As technical assistance, the licensing counselor REQUESTED that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: agreed to conduct the fire drill next time of inspection One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 2/27/2023, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on. All school readiness 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Unsupervised staff who is been working since 1999 have not finished the training. Technical assistance, Nothing in the handbook exempts providers participating in the School Readiness Program from adhering to additional health and safety and/or training requirements required by the Department of Children and Families, Local Licensing Agencies, Department of Education, Department of Health, or others, as applicable.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Of the 40 childrens needed influenza form for compliance. Files reviewed were letters (A M), and 40 newly enrolled children since the last inspection. Annually, during the months of August and September, the program must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 14 of 23 staff have fingerprint issues. All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA pg https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx? ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2f ]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
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 process for maintaining and verifying that all staff have current background screening clearances?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted past concerns regarding the completeness of background screening documentation for staff. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure all personnel records remain up-to-date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where staff training requirements were not fully met before personnel began working with children. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages staff onboarding and training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that staff members maintain their active First Aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past finding where proof of current CPR certification was not available for all staff. This question helps parents understand the center's system for monitoring these essential safety credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure they align with safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection where monthly fire drills were not fully documented as required. Asking about the current practice provides insight into how the center prioritizes and records emergency preparedness activities.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel confident in the transparency and communication style of the program. Consistent updates are key to a strong partnership between the facility and the families they serve.