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Everglades k-8 Center

8375 SW 16th St, Miami, FL 33155

License:
E11MD0150
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:
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

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for Everglades k-8 Center from February 27, 2024 through March 19, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 21, 2025.

Two later inspections on March 19, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33155

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.63

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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
Counselor observed all personnel did not complete the required training prior to unsupervised contact with children n in care. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all staff members complete the required trainings. The personnel will need to complete the school readiness training.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
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
Counselor observed the personnel had incomplete files. Personnel were missing Background screening, training transcripts, Child abuse and Neglect, Good Moral, employee verifications, 5131, etc. The provider will need a complete file for all personnel. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all personnel files are include all required DCF forms and documentation.
Correction status
Due by May 21, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
Official code
43-01
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
The violation remained.
Correction status
Due by April 26, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-02
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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]
Inspector notes
FSC observed staff not having completed their training. Please see supplemental. TA Child care personnel 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Iden ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 26, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed no staff personnel having completed their training. Please see supplemental. TA 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 file and available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
Official code
29-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed no staff personnel having completed their training. Please see supplemental. TA 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 file and available for licensing to review.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
Official code
30-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed staff not having child abuse and neglect in their personnel. Please see supplemental. TA A copy of the DCF letter/email informing of search conducted of the Floridas child abuse and neglect registry must be on record for each personnel screened between July 1st and December 15th of 2016. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
Official code
37-04

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

How does the center ensure that all staff personnel files are complete and up-to-date with the required documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel files were missing required documentation. Asking about the current process for maintaining these records helps families understand how the center tracks staff requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training before they start working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that training requirements have been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for verifying staff training status.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you describe how the center verifies that staff members are current on their CPR and first aid certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted a need for updated documentation regarding staff health and safety certifications. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains safety readiness.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
General question

How does the leadership team communicate with parents about daily routines and classroom activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experiences. Understanding the center's approach to updates helps families know what to expect regarding information sharing.
General question

What opportunities do parents have to provide feedback or participate in center activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Building a collaborative relationship between families and the center supports a positive environment for children. Learning about these opportunities helps parents understand how they can be involved in the program.