Dorothy M Wallace COPE Center
MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address10225 SW 147th Ter, Miami FL, 33176
CityMIAMI, FL 33176
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052331044
Operating details
HoursMon 7:40AM to 4:00PM; Tue 7:40AM to 4:00PM; Wed 7:40AM to 4:00PM; Thu 7:40AM to 4:00PM; Fri 7:40AM to 4:00PM
Capacity157
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
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10225 SW 147th Ter, Miami FL, 33176, MIAMI, FL 33176
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2024
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2024
- High riskStandard 2410/30/2024
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-23)
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed at the time of the inspection that the facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. T.A. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f600e528-4024-4828-8906-88a0d347735f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3210/30/2024
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The toy house for the kids has the steps with a crack.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments: Licensing Specialist during the walk inspection to the outdoor playground area, found that the toy house for the kids has the steps with a crack. T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, and allow for water drainage, and must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f600e528-4024-4828-8906-88a0d347735f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/30/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel transcript, and notice a one of the child care personnel do not complete the 40- hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. :Licensing Specialist give extra time due to the lock of space to get the test. T.A. Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the 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 timeframe begins 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 may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f600e528-4024-4828-8906-88a0d347735f)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4610/30/2024
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-02)
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed at the time of the inspection the attendance for the children in care was not accurate. During the inspection child care personnel include the proper information on the children attendance. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f600e528-4024-4828-8906-88a0d347735f)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$956/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: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 157
- Type: Child Care Facility
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