L' Atelier School
SOUTH MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5960 SW 71st St, South Miami FL, 33143
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3056622326
Operating details
HoursMon 8:15AM to 6:00PM; Tue 8:15AM to 6:00PM; Wed 8:15AM to 6:00PM; Thu 8:15AM to 6:00PM; Fri 8:15AM to 6:00PM
Capacity82
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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5960 SW 71st St, South Miami FL, 33143, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 334/1/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Upon review of personnel files, the licensing specialist observed that a staff member had not completed the required 40-hour introductory child care training. The staff member has been employed at the center for more than 90 days. Child care personnel 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ?Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ?Health, Safety and Nutrition ?Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ?Child Growth and Development ?Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ?Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ?Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report 1797b979-15dc-421f-b6b7-9e243003100e)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2312/3/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)
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 Comments: Last fire drill was conducted on 11/5/25 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/5/25 • One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 10/16/25 and • One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 12/3/25 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on (pending)and • One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on(pending) • Fire inspection dated: Expired 10/24/2025 • FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 4/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report 53f67ff2-39d8-4622-9a21-06df8ac34fb8)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4412/3/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)
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 Comments: Child Abuse expired for staff listed on the supplemental. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report 53f67ff2-39d8-4622-9a21-06df8ac34fb8)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4512/3/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: Employee roster was updated at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report 53f67ff2-39d8-4622-9a21-06df8ac34fb8)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 82
- Type: Child Care Facility
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