Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4
- Local median
- 0.25
Redland Christian Academy, Inc
17700 SW 280th St, Homestead, FL 33031
- License:
- E11MD0238
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- 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
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 inspectionNovember 14, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Redland Christian Academy, Inc from January 24, 2024 through November 14, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 14, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 30, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
1 in last 12 months
5 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
- 67%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024November 14, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024November 14, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024November 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a gap in the outdoor play area between the ground and the fence, "creating a trip hazard for the children in care". T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. T.A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care 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 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 maintain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers 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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that staff personnel do not have on file the Inn Services Training Record log completed for the year 2024- 2025. T.A. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college-level courses will be accepted): Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file notice that 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. T.A. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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 ( 6 ) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which ( 6 ) were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file notice that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. 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
- Due by December 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the outdoor play area having trash around the play area. TA The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Page 25)
- Official code
- 16-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed linens were placed on top of the mattress without being put in the proper place nor labels for the proper child, nor store in a proper area. TA Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Bedding and Linens (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 28)
- Official code
- 17-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: [fire drills]. (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no fire drills being conducted since October 2023. 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 14, 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
- 22-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [fence] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. (Section 11.2, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the face having wires sticking out of the fence to one of the entrances to the playground. TA All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-06
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 a staff personal not having no trainings in their file. Please see supplemental. TA Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed no current Child abuse and neglect form in 2 staff files. Please see supplemental for more details T.A. All school readiness program providers and personnel, including substitutes and volunteers, must annually sign a statement of compliance with all child abuse and neglect reporting requirements provided in Section 39.201, F.S. For purposes of this requirement providers and personnel must sign Form OEL-SR-6208. For providers that are licensed and/or regulated by the department, Form CF-FSP-5337 will be accepted. Signed forms must be maintained in personnel files and available for review by the inspection authority
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 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
- 37-04
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]
- Report comments
- FSC did not find a background check on a staff member working at the facility. Please see supplemental. TA 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. TA A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 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 maintaining complete background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection indicate that complete background screening forms were not on file for all employees. Asking about your current record-keeping process helps families understand how you ensure all staff meet these requirements.
- Context
- Correction due date is 12/30/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that some staff had not completed their required annual in-service training. Discussing your tracking system provides insight into how you stay current with staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure the outdoor play area remains clear of any potential hazards for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from both 2024 and 2025 show findings related to the maintenance of the outdoor play area. Asking about your current maintenance routine helps parents understand how you keep the play space clean and secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your annual fire safety inspections and emergency drill schedules to ensure everything stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from November 2025 indicate the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. Learning about your management process for these safety requirements helps parents understand your emergency preparedness.
- Context
- Correction due date is 05/14/2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures transparency in daily operations.