Thumbelina Learning Center II
HIALEAH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address490 E 32nd St, Hialeah FL, 33013
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3058360535
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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490 E 32nd St, Hialeah FL, 33013, HIALEAH, FL 33013
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/5/2026
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 286/5/2026
28. (28-02)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: There was a bottle of milk observed without the child first and last name in the 2 years old classroom. TA: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by writing the childs first and last name on the bottle. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-05. View official inspection document (report c8f683f5-c415-4998-abaf-92bcf6fef17d)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 356/5/2026
35. (35-11)
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The exposure plan was not sign for year-2025. TA: Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facility exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by signing the form at time of inspection. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-05. View official inspection document (report c8f683f5-c415-4998-abaf-92bcf6fef17d)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 232/27/2026
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: License Specialist LW observed that the Facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF HANDBOOK that ( Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.) Last fire drill was conducted on 02/05/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 01/06/2026, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 2/05/2026. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been done for new Licensure Year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been done for new Licensure Year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been done for new licensing year. One Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, approved Fire Inspection on: 02/11/2025. Due: 8/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report ff8e9b90-0e40-45dd-9b6e-87427bbbae65)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 232/27/2026
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-13)
The facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: License Specialist LW requested to see the written emergency preparedness plan to determine the amount of required Emergency Preparedness Drills outlined in their plan. Provider was unable to provide physically nor electronic format the written Emergency Preparedness Plan for License Authoritys review. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that (The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. A current attendance record/classroom rosters and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used toaccount for all children. Daily classroom attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon returnto the program.) FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report ff8e9b90-0e40-45dd-9b6e-87427bbbae65)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4610/28/2025
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: LS observed, VPK classroom did not document the time students entered into the classroom. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by documenting the time the students entered the classroom. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-28. View official inspection document (report ec17f65b-4385-4ec4-bf89-ce3772f38e67)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 466/5/2025
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-02)
Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Attendance was not recorded for some of the children in the infants and the 1-year-old. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection, by having the teacher record the attendance of at time of inspection. TA:7.5 Daily Attendance 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. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 877957b2-d02f-4774-851c-77989d846914)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 3310/14/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: All in-service trainings must be completed for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. 3 teachers were missing 1 hours to complete their in-service training. see names on the supplemental. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Page 42 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report 4ba92d0d-7df7-4c3f-90fe-0e32a6aebd57)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HIALEAH, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Child Care Facility
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