Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.31
Ludlam Elementary
6639 SW 74th St, South Miami, FL 33143
- License:
- E11MD0163
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 250
- 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 inspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Ludlam Elementary from February 28, 2024 through February 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 23, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of February 27, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33143
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed no fire inspection at the facility. Per provider, the individual that is in charge of that had left for the day. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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 f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- FSC observed 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. TA Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 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
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed all staff files not being completed. TA Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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. D. Copies of training information and cr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 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
- 37-01
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 maintaining and updating staff personnel records to ensure all required documentation is on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted that some staff personnel records were not fully maintained or available for review at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 indicated that some personnel had not completed required training courses within the expected timeframe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current status of the facility's annual fire inspection, and how do you keep that documentation updated for the licensing authority?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2026 show a finding regarding the documentation of an annual fire inspection.
- Context
- A subsequent inspection on February 5, 2026, did not result in any findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the program's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about how the center manages daily operations and transitions for children.
General question
What steps does the staff take to ensure consistent supervision of children throughout the afternoon program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding supervision practices provides insight into how the center maintains a secure environment for all children in their care.