Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.23
Banyan Elementary - MDCPS
3060 SW 85th Ave, Miami, FL 33155
- License:
- E11MD0305
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:30PM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 62
- 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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Banyan Elementary - MDCPS from February 21, 2024 through April 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 3, 2026.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33155
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 15%
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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024March 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed all staff files, and two staff member [MJ and SC] has not completed mandated training. Technical assistance was provided that Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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 reviewed all staff files, and the complete file was missing for two personnel. Licensing Specialist was able to check with SSN and other information in the systems for the staff to be present in school. Personnel Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the inspection the provider was observed to have one or more child care personnel that did not complete the 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. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change emplo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff personnel files are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that some personnel files were missing required background screening and employment documentation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all staff members.
- Context
- A later inspection on April 1, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 and a previous report from February 2024 both noted instances where staff training requirements were not fully met. This question allows the provider to explain the systems in place to ensure all employees stay current with their required training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure new staff members are fully trained before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2024 noted that some personnel had not completed required training before having contact with children. Understanding the current onboarding process helps clarify how the center ensures staff are prepared before starting their roles.
Related violations
General question
How do you typically communicate with parents regarding daily activities and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families stay informed about the daily environment and who is caring for their children. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps them updated on routine operations.
General question
What is your approach to supervising staff to ensure they are consistently following all safety and administrative policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective internal oversight is important for maintaining a consistent and professional environment. This question helps parents understand how the leadership team supports and monitors staff performance on a daily basis.