Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.6
Howard Drive Elementary
7750 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33156
- License:
- E11MD0179
- 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; 8:00AM to 1:50PM; 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Howard Drive Elementary from March 13, 2024 through February 2, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2024 and involved background screening.
Two later inspections, from January 22, 2025 through February 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33156
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator/staff failed to possess a current attendance record during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed during a fire drill staff not having on hand the current attendance and/or emergency contact for the parent /legal guardian for the children in the after-school care program. T.A. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 22-11
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of completed Background Screening and personnel file requirements was not on file for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of inspection, staff file has a ( Form 5131 ) incomplete. T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 38-01
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 your process for maintaining complete personnel and background screening records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in March 2024 identified an incomplete personnel file regarding background screening requirements. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff documentation remains up to date.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection, and a later inspection in 2026 was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members always have the necessary attendance and emergency contact information during fire drills or evacuations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted that staff did not have the required attendance and contact information on hand during a fire drill. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for emergency preparedness and child accountability.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection, and a later inspection in 2026 was clean.
Related violations
General question
What training do your staff members receive regarding daily supervision and emergency protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained in supervision and emergency response helps families feel confident in the center's approach to child safety during daily routines.
General question
How do you communicate with parents if there is an update to your safety or emergency procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels between the center and families are important for maintaining transparency about operational practices and safety standards.
General question
Can you walk me through how you track attendance when children transition between the classroom and after-school activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's attendance tracking methods provides insight into how they maintain oversight of children throughout the day.