Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.36
Little Happy Kids, Inc
9378 SW 38th St, Miami, FL 33165
- License:
- L11MD0434
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- February 7, 2027
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.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Little Happy Kids, Inc from January 31, 2023 through January 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 27, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 27, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33165
Compared to 46 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.48
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.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The substitute for the operator did not complete the 30 clock-hour Family Child Care Home training as documented on the Departments transcript prior to caring for children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Specialist Gaulden reviewed personnel trainings and observed the substitute to not have the 30-hour Family Child Care Home training requirement met. The substitute will need to complete the 30-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the personnel complete the required training requirements timely.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The employee did not complete the 30 clock-hour Family Child Care Home training as documented on the department's training transcript. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Specialist Gaulden reviewed personnel trainings and observed the employee to not have the 30-hour Family Child Care Home training requirement met. The employee will need to complete the 30-hour training requirement. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the personnel complete the required training requirements timely.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-16
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the smoke detector was broken and inoperable. The provider will need to replace the smoke detector. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the smoke detector is operable at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 20-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed the children listed on the confidential page had expired health physicals. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all children have up-to-date physicals for all children enrolled within 30 days of enrollment. The provider will need to get up-to-date physicals for the children listed on the confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [15] children observed in care and their ages were [2-3 years-old]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider admitted to FSC that she was over capacity during an audit which was being conducted by ELC. The provider was specific of being 3 children over. Sign-in/out sheet was unable to verify, due to the children not being enrolled. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection, by maintaining the licensed capacity. Technical assistance was given to provider per FDCH/LCCH handbook "A large family child care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. B. A maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 children under 24 months of age." 2:11 [1-4 years]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 9, numbers 4 and 5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed in the bathroom there was a cabinet with cleaning supplies and the door had no lock. Also, in the classroom under the sink, the cabinet had cleaning supplies. There was a lock, however, the lock was not on. Technical assistance was provided that all areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. All potentially harmful items ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items
- Official code
- 11-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe your current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous items are stored securely and out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that some cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current safety protocols for storing potentially harmful materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff and substitutes have completed their required training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2026 inspection indicate that some personnel had not yet met the required training hours. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages staff development and compliance.
- Context
- Correction is due by 3/27/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all safety equipment, such as smoke detectors, remains in good working order throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 noted an instance where a smoke detector was not operational. This question allows the provider to explain their routine maintenance and testing schedule for safety devices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all children's health records and physicals are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified some expired health physicals for enrolled children. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and updates these important documents.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage daily attendance to ensure the center consistently stays within its licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages its daily enrollment helps parents feel confident that the environment remains well-supervised and compliant with capacity standards. This is a standard part of evaluating any childcare setting.