Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.6
Palmetto Elementary
12401 SW 74th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156
- License:
- E11MD0137
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 0
- 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
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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Palmetto Elementary from February 28, 2024 through January 14, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 18, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of January 28, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33156
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.67
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024December 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing the childcare personnel file found that childcare personnel did not complete preservice training requirements. T.A. 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 not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the program facility does not have an annual Fire Inspection Result for review at the time of inspection T.A. To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
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
- 22-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [Staff does not start the introductory child care training]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC reviewed all staff file, finding staff does not start the introductory child care training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was provide that Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) , School-Age child c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-01
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 process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 noted that some staff had not started required introductory training within the expected timeframe.
- Context
- A later inspection on 1/14/2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members are up to date on their required preservice training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from late 2024 indicated that some personnel had not completed necessary preservice training requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on 1/14/2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you maintain your facility's emergency preparedness documentation, such as fire inspection records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2024 show that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection available for review at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection on 1/14/2026 did not note any similar concerns.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages communication helps families feel more connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is providing care.
General question
How do you handle staff transitions to ensure that children remain comfortable and well-supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent supervision and familiar faces are important for a child's sense of security, so learning about staff stability and transition practices is a helpful part of choosing a program.