Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.37
HIVE Preparatory School
5855 NW 171st St, Hialeah, FL 33015
- License:
- E11MD0222
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 207
- 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.
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 inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for HIVE Preparatory School from January 17, 2024 through April 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 5
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33015
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 71%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 0.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024March 21, 2024June 6, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024March 21, 2024June 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 6, 2025December 9, 2025April 17, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 6, 2025April 17, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024March 21, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 [No drill was conducted for the motn of November.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection 01/05/2026 Fire Extinguisher 08/2025 LS explained that one drill must be done every month.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider failed to document 24-2025 fiscal year 10hr in-service training on the CF-FSP Form. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF- FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the childcare facility for revie ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Two Child care personnel did not complete the required childcare training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- At the time of inspection, it was observed by LS Skeen that the provider failed to have a current and approved fire inspection by the local fire authority. Approved Fire Inspection: 4.30.2024 (Expired) Fire Extinguisher: August 2024
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider failed to document 24-2025 fiscal year 10hr in-service training on the CF-FSP Form. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF- FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for rev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- 7 personnel was observed by LS to have not completed the required preservice SR training. Technical assistance was provided per SR handbook "Due to changes in federal regulations, there are new health and safety training requirements for all child care personnel employed at a contracted School Readiness (SR) program site. For compliance, all personnel who directly supervise children must successfully complete mandated health and safety training. By June 30, 2024, all current SR child care personnel must complete two new health and safety courses: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. These courses are free t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While conducting file reviews, 7 personnel files were observed by LS to have the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements were not annually signed (expired). Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "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. "
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While reviewing employee clearinghouse roster, it was observed that the provider failed to maintain the accuracy of the roster. In that 1 personnel was not listed. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination"
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-09
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- There is no documentation of approved fire inspection received from the provider. This is the second violation of the same standard which would be at fine level. TA: All school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the loca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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]
- Report comments
- The staff records are still not available for licensing staff to review for this reinspection. TA: 4 Record Keeping School Readiness providers must maintain documentation 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), as applicable, and in accordance with the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. All required documentation must be available during the hours of operation for review by the inspection authority
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 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
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]
- Report comments
- Staff of the facility still has not completed the level 2 screening through the clearing house. TA: All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx? ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2f ] Background Screening All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.13 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF- FSP 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements (July 201 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 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
- 38-01
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]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection is not approved by the local authority. TA: All school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must also be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- 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]
- Report comments
- The staff records were not available for licensing staff to review at time of inspection. TA: 4 Record Keeping School Readiness providers must maintain documentation 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), as applicable, and in accordance with the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract. All required documentation must be available during the hours of operation for review by the inspection authority.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 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
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]
- Report comments
- The provider did not complete the level 2 screening through the clearing house. The staff are screened through the school district. TA:All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [Link for DCF BGS page - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/ and AHCA pg https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fSingleSignOnPortal%2f ] Background Screening All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.13 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF-FSP 5131, Background Screening and P ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 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
- 38-01
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
How does the center currently manage and verify the accuracy of the employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection noted a need for improved maintenance of the employee roster in the background screening system. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures all personnel are correctly tracked.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the process for ensuring all staff members complete their required annual training and preservice requirements on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing these mandatory training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that emergency fire drills are conducted consistently every month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a missed monthly fire drill. Asking about the current practice helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes and schedules these important safety exercises.
- Context
- The facility was found to have corrected this at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required personnel records and safety documentation are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining accessible personnel records has been a repeated topic across several inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center organizes and manages its administrative documentation.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center keeps families informed about daily activities and staffing changes helps parents feel more connected and comfortable with the care environment.