Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.45
Sweetwater Elementary
10655 SW 4th St, Miami, FL 33174
- License:
- E11MD0172
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00AM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- 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.
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Latest inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Sweetwater Elementary from February 8, 2024 through May 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 28, 2026.
Two later inspections, from February 27, 2026 through May 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33174
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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
- Licensing specialist was unable to review a current and approved fire inspection. Last fire inspection was 10/7/2024. Technical assistance was provided that To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed 1 staff file that does not have a Clearinghouse background screening and was not found in the Clearinghouse system. Technical assistance was provided that 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
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [25] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [59] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 59 children with one staff in the cafeteria. Per provider, due to early dismissal on Wednesday, the three groups are in the cafeteria until 3:30 when the teachers arrive. They are in the process of hiring additional staff. Ratio at Time of Arrival: Pre-K and Kindergarten - 1:13 + 1 child in the office with staff Kindergarten and 1st Grade - 1:21 2nd Grade through 5th Grade - 1:59 Technical assistance was provided that ratio for School-Age is 1:25. For school-age children, group size may not exceed fifty (50) children in a single classroom. For classrooms operating with 26 to 50 children, there must be one designated lead teacher, and one of the t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 reviewed 2 staff training transcripts and they did not complete required training. They are missing two complete the courses that were required by June 30, 2024. Technical assistance was provided that 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed staff files and none of the staff have current CPR and First Aid training. Some staff have expired training. Technical assistance was provided that 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. Extended time frame provided due to prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during January 2024]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC reviewed fire drill log and a drill was not conducted during January 2024. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Last fire drill was conducted on 12/7/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 9/7/2023. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been conducted during licensure year. Fire inspection conducted on 9/19/2023. Fire extinguisher serviced on 08/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 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
- 22-05
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 noted that documentation of a required background screening was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, especially during transitions like early dismissal?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 identified a situation where the observed ratio exceeded requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels during busy times of the day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center stay updated on annual fire safety inspections and ensure all required documentation is readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2026 indicate that a current and approved annual fire safety inspection was not on file at that time. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility manages its safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training and certification renewals, such as CPR and First Aid, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from September 2024 noted that some staff certifications were expired or missing. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors ongoing training requirements for its team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff complete their required training within the designated timeframes after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from September 2024 identified that certain required training courses had not been completed by staff. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current approach to staff development and compliance.
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