The Learning Nest Academy Inc
MIAMI GARDENS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address20432 NW 44th Ct, Miami Gardens FL, 33055
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3056240545
Operating details
HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity47
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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20432 NW 44th Ct, Miami Gardens FL, 33055, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 334/21/2026
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: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Due: 5/21/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report 64c3fd54-e89a-446f-bd00-7fa659f05f05)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/1/2026
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: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Due: 5/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report 7064bda4-4e27-439f-940c-d331e02d41c8)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/28/2026
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: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Provider asked for an extension on the due date. Due: 3/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 5310d07d-6e44-4ba7-9d4b-49987cae481a)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 334/30/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: 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. Names are on the confidential page. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-30. View official inspection document (report 21d27bf9-b147-4049-a598-bcaf0d661249)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 3310/29/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-02)
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [All 3 staff did not complete the required trainings after 1 year of employment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR] Comments: The staff did not complete the required training withing the 1 year of employment. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 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: 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-29. View official inspection document (report 0150b181-b4cf-4541-bf54-a7171859c696)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 339/27/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-02)
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Updated transcripts were not available for review. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR] Comments: In an attempt to review all staff files, FSS noticed that ( 4 ) of the staff members did not have updated training transcripts available for review. Technical assistance was provided informing the provider that all staff members must have current and completed personnel files available for review at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-27. View official inspection document (report 21b6f473-346e-4bea-a99d-8c7c10361057)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 419/27/2024
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: In reviewing student files, FSS observed ( 4 ) files with expired health and immunization recordsn although these children were currently enrolled in the program. TA was given to the provider informing them that all parents/students have 30 days to come into compliance and the facility must maintain updated shot and health records at all times, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-27. View official inspection document (report 21b6f473-346e-4bea-a99d-8c7c10361057)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 449/27/2024
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: In an attempt to review all staff files, FSS noticed that ( 4 ) of the staff members did not have updated training transcripts available for review. Technical assistance was provided informing the provider that all staff members must have current and completed personnel files available for review at all times. Compliance Comments The Clearinghouse employee roster was reviewed and determined to be in compliance at the time of this inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-27. View official inspection document (report 21b6f473-346e-4bea-a99d-8c7c10361057)
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
$966/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 GARDENS, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 47
- Type: Child Care Facility
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