Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.25
The Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc - Keys Gate Charter School
2000 SE 28th Ave, Homestead, FL 33035
- License:
- E11MD0232
- 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-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 158
- 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for The Florida Charter Educational Foundation Inc - Keys Gate Charter School from February 27, 2024 through May 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of August 12, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 11 local median in Homestead
Compared to 127 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.49
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.
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for childcare personnel. please see supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-02
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 at the school. 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 February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- LS observed 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. See supplemental. TA 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. All 10 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 10 were updated for compliance. 4 new personnel added since the last inspection and 1 removed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
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 walk me through your process for ensuring all staff background screenings are up to date and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that documentation for required background screening clearance was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages and verifies these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you schedule and track your monthly fire drills to ensure they happen consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that monthly fire drills were not being conducted as required. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining emergency preparedness routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff members have their required annual training and reporting forms signed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 show that some personnel files were missing the required annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center keeps staff documentation current.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the communication style of the center helps families feel more connected and informed about their child's daily experience. Consistent updates are a key part of building a strong partnership between the school and parents.
General question
What is your approach to staff supervision and ensuring that new employees are fully integrated into the team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center supports and monitors its staff provides insight into the overall environment and stability of the classroom. This helps parents understand the level of oversight provided for the team caring for their children.