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Miami Springs Elementary

51 Park St, Miami Springs, FL 33166

License:
E11MD0195
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Exempt
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School
Hours:
Mon-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
159
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

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Latest inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for Miami Springs Elementary from January 11, 2024 through June 11, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 11, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33166

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.83
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
21%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.59

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.

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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 requested fire inspection and provider had and expired on from October 22, 2024.Technical Assistance was given on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age childcare programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 11, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via requested documents emailed by LS from provider on February 8, 2024, March 4, 2024, and April 23, 2024. Provider failed to present the requested documents on multiple occasion as a result provider will be recited. During the previous SR inspection conducted on 1.11.2024 it was observed by LS the facility failed to have a current and approved fire inspection. Technical assistance was given per SR handbook "All School Readiness providers must comply with fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements in DCF Rules 65C-22.001(6) and 65C- 20.008(7), F.A.C., as applicable. A. After a fire or any man-made or natur ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 5, 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
22-02
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]
Inspector notes
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via requested documents emailed by LS from provider on February 8, 2024, March 4, 2024, and April 23, 2024. Provider failed to present the requested documents on multiple occasion as a result provider will be recited. During the previous SR inspection conducted on 1.11.2024 it was observed by LS observed 2 personnel to not have completed the required training. Technical assistance was provided per SR handbook "A. 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 c ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel 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. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via requested documents emailed by LS from provider on February 8, 2024, March 4, 2024, and April 23, 2024. Provider failed to present the requested documents on multiple occasion as a result provider will be recited. During the previous SR inspection conducted on 1.11.2024 it was observed by LS observed all 5 personnel to not have completed the required 10 hrs. In-service training annual. Technical assistance was given to provider per SR handbook ": Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service trai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 25, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-05
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6206, School Readiness Program In-service Training Record or CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via requested documents emailed by LS from provider on February 8, 2024, March 4, 2024, and April 23, 2024. Provider failed to present the requested documents on multiple occasion as a result provider will be recited. During the previous SR inspection conducted on 1.11.2024 it was observed by LS observed all 5 personnel did not have proof of 10hrs in-service training was documented on a School Readiness Program In-service Training Record or CF-FSP Form 5268. Technical assistance was given to provider per SR handbook "Child care personnel employed in a licensed or licensed-exempt child care facility or school- age pr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 25, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed via requested documents emailed by LS from provider on February 8, 2024, March 4, 2024, and April 23, 2024. Provider failed to present the requested documents on multiple occasion as a result provider will be recited. During the previous SR inspection conducted on 1.11.2024 it was observed 1 personnel file to not have a completed level-2 screening clearance letter from DCF. Technical assistance was provided to provider on background screening requirements. This will be the third occurrence of this violation within the last 2-years, this violation was previously cited on 5.17.2023 and 1.11.2024.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 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
38-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed facility to not have a current approved fire inspection. Technical assistance was given per SR handbook "All School Readiness providers must comply with fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements in DCF Rules 65C-22.001(6) and 65C- 20.008(7), F.A.C., as applicable. A. After a fire or any man-made or natural disaster, in addition to notifying the in authority, the operator must notify the local early learning coalition within 24 hours of operational status. B. Emergency 1. The School Readiness provider must notify the inspection authority and their local early learning coalition, in accordance with the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract incorpor ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 22, 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
22-02
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]
Inspector notes
FSC observed 2 personnel to not have completed the required training. Technical assistance was provided per SR handbook "A. 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 competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted sco ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 11, 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: Staff training
Report finding
Program personnel 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. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed all 5 personnel to not have completed the required 10 hrs. In-service training annual. Technical assistance was given to provider per SR handbook ": Upon successful completion of preservice training requirements, all child care personnel must complete the annual ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12, as required in Rule 65C- 22.001(6), F.A.C., Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), Rule 65C-22.008(5), F.A.C., School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), or Rule 65C-20.008(7), F.A.C., Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook (October 2021), Rule 6M-4.620, F. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 11, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-05
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6206, School Readiness Program In-service Training Record or CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
FSC observed all 5 personnel did not have proof of 10hrs in-service training was documented on a School Readiness Program In-service Training Record or CF-FSP Form 5268. Technical assistance was given to provider per SR handbook "Child care personnel employed in a licensed or licensed-exempt child care facility or school- age program must record in-service training on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In -Service Training Record (October 2017), which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C."
Correction status
Due by February 11, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed 1 personnel file to not have a completed level-2 screening clearance letter from DCF. Technical assistance was provided to provider on background screening requirements.
Correction status
Due by January 22, 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
38-02

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date and filed correctly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that documentation for background screening clearances was missing or incomplete during past inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these important personnel records today.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted instances where staff had not completed required training requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that all personnel are properly prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that fire safety inspections are scheduled and completed on time each year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection at the time of a recent visit. This question helps parents learn about the center's current approach to maintaining these safety requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-06-11.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you keep track of staff in-service training hours to ensure everyone stays current with their professional development?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections indicate that staff in-service training documentation was previously identified as an area needing attention. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing staff education.
Related violations
General question

What is your typical routine for communicating with families about daily activities and any updates to center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about how the center operates. Understanding the communication style can help parents determine if it aligns with their expectations for a partnership with the provider.