Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 0.41
Avocado Elementary
16969 SW 294th St, Homestead, FL 33030
- License:
- E11MD0198
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 65
- 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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Avocado Elementary from February 6, 2024 through May 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 18, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33030
Compared to 52 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025May 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- LS observed The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority TA 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 file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [at the school.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. TA 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
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- LS observed The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority TA 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 file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [at the school.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. TA 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
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. See supplemental. TA In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 your current process for ensuring that monthly fire drills are conducted consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspection reports noted instances where monthly fire drills were not completed as required. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the facility manages these safety routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and track your annual fire safety inspection documentation to ensure it remains up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicated that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file at the time of the visit. This question provides insight into how the center tracks and maintains essential safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to staff training requirements for personnel returning to the industry. Discussing this helps parents learn about the center's onboarding and training verification procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your emergency preparedness plans are regularly reviewed and communicated to all staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available reports show that emergency preparedness topics appeared in more than one inspection. This question allows the director to describe how they maintain focus on these safety protocols.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to keeping parents informed about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between the facility and families is essential for a smooth childcare experience. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily environment.