Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.37
Joella Good Elementary
6350 NW 188th Ter, Hialeah, FL 33015
- License:
- E11MD0153
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 399
- 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
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 inspectionOctober 15, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Joella Good Elementary from February 2, 2024 through October 15, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 15, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 27, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33015
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024May 19, 2025October 15, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 2, 2024May 29, 2024May 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that the provider failed to maintain the employee clearinghouse roster. The provider was given an extended due date to coordinate with MDCPS to update the roster. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-09
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 did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. 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 documen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 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, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing personnel files, LS observed 11 personnel who did not complete the required 10 hr in-service training for the 24-24 school year. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college-level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, inclu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 9 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 9 personnel files were found to be missing an annually signed acknowledgment of the child abuse and neglect reporting requirement. Technical assistance was provided per CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. "
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed that 2 personnel were missing proof of level-2 screening documentation. Technical assistance was provided 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 August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
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
- All of the 40-hour required training must be completed one (1) year from the date the training began. Child care personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training to demonstrate their competency or receive an educational exemption . Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (RNRF 6 hours) • Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN 4 hours) • Health Safety and Nutrition (HSAN 8 hours) • Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (UDAP 5 hours) • School Age-Appropriate Practices (SAPR 5 hours) • Child Growth and Development (CGDR 6 hours) • Behavioral Observation and Screening (BOSR 6 hours) • *New Training Requirements for All School Read ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the provider was observed to have one or more child care personnel that did not complete the 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. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that 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 emplo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the required rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening for one or more personnel. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that a screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
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
- 38-06
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 all staff members are correctly listed and updated in the state's background screening clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate the facility needed to update its employee roster in the clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate personnel records.
- Context
- The facility was given a correction due date of 2/27/2026 for this record-keeping update.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required annual training and background screening renewals on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where background screening documentation or rescreening requirements were not fully met. Discussing the tracking system provides insight into how the center manages these ongoing administrative responsibilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that new staff members complete all necessary preservice training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that some personnel had not completed required training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with children. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staff onboarding and training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling and documentation for annual fire safety inspections to ensure the facility remains in compliance with local requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection mention that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center stays current with safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for ensuring that all staff members sign the required child abuse and neglect reporting acknowledgment forms annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2025 noted that some personnel files were missing the annually signed child abuse and neglect reporting acknowledgment. This question allows the director to explain how they maintain these important personnel records.
Related violations