Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.9
- Local median
- 0.33
HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY
9702 NW 130th St, Hialeah, FL 33018
- License:
- E11MD0132
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 341
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 2, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY from May 18, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of October 9, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33018
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 70%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023April 28, 2025June 6, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 28, 2025April 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The provider is currently in violation of the fire safety inspection licensing standard requirement and has been given a corrective action date of [10/09/2026] to come into compliance with the standard. Licensing staff will follow up with the provider at the end of the corrective action due date to ensure compliance. Provider needs to send approved fire inspection to the licensing office once inspection is completed.Last fire drill was conducted on 04/07/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 03/16/2026, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 04/07/2026, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 02 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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
- After the review of personnel files 2
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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]
- Report comments
- Provider is missing current and approved annual Fire inspection conducted by the local fire authority. Provider had a fire inspection with 8 pending violation dating back to 9.25.2014 . Technical assistance was offered by 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 fir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- After the review of personnel files 3 personnel (ED,LH,AM) were observed to have not completed the required SR training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was provided per SR handbook "
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- After the review of personnel files, 2 personnel files (LH ,FP)were observed to have the Level-2 Screening documentation missing. An extended due date was offered to provider to created an alignment will all violations observed. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file."
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
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
- Parents signed the form electronically since 11/29/2022. Provider came into compliance when 21 parents' signature was received on 1/16/2024. Technical assistance, 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
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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 standard was at fine level on 7/5/2023. Now it would be at per day fine. Technical assistance, 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.
- 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: 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
- Results are in however, staff is still missing 29 credits. Technical assistance, 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.
- 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: 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
- Per provider, the testing has not been available for the supervised staff. Technical assistance, 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.
- 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
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 the process you use to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified missing documentation for required background screenings for some personnel. This question helps understand the current administrative process for maintaining accurate and complete staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage the annual fire safety inspection requirements to ensure the facility remains in compliance?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that the requirement for documented proof of an annual fire inspection has appeared in multiple reports. This question helps clarify how the center currently monitors and schedules these essential safety inspections.
- Context
- The most recent report indicates a corrective action date for this requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all new and returning staff complete their required training within the mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes that training requirements for staff have been a recurring topic in past records. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking staff professional development and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep parents informed about health and safety policies, such as the annual information regarding the influenza virus?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a past finding related to providing parents with specific health information. This question helps families understand how the center communicates important health updates and documentation requirements.
- Context
- This finding was marked as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and center updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between the center and families is essential for a smooth childcare experience. This question helps parents understand how the provider shares information and stays connected with families throughout the year.