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Key Beginnings Early Childhood Development Program, Inc.

748 Woodcrest Rd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

License:
F11MD1126
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 10, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 12:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
September 2, 2026
Typical cost: $953 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$953 - $1,192/mo

Median daily rate: $44.00 - $55.00

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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Key Beginnings Early Childhood Development Program, Inc. from March 3, 2023 through March 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five 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 9, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33149

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
12%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.58

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
Report comments
Provider did not input a household member in clearinghouse.
Correction status
Due by April 9, 2026
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-10
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
Inspector notes
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L During the time of inspection, it was observed that the operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse. The roster did not include substitutes, employees, or household members as required.
Correction status
Due by August 28, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-10
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
Inspector notes
FSC observed staff has an expired CPR and First Aid Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2024
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
Official code
07-10
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
Inspector notes
FSC observed one student had an expired immunization form. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
Official code
31-02
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
FSC observed background screening was expired for the owner. Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 14, 2023
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-01

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

Could you describe your process for ensuring that all household members and staff are correctly registered and updated in the background screening system?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances where the required roster for employees or household members was not maintained in the clearinghouse, including a report from March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all required immunization records for children in your care are kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from February 2024 indicate a finding regarding an expired immunization form for a student.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle the onboarding process for new household members or staff to ensure all background screening requirements are met before they begin their roles?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show a pattern of findings related to background screening requirements across multiple inspections between 2023 and 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and manage the renewal dates for staff CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2024 noted that certification documentation was not current at that time.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for keeping parents informed about their child's activities and any important updates regarding the program?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication expectations helps families feel connected to the daily environment and ensures they are aware of how the provider manages routine updates.