YMCA Of South Florida At Meadowlane Elementary
HIALEAH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4280 W 8th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3053574000
Operating details
HoursMon 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:50PM to 6:00PM
Capacity113
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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4280 W 8th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012, HIALEAH, FL 33012
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/2/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 333/2/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: TA: Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program. Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 04a9fe98-4e88-49e5-a846-bb744250e897)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/2/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 Comments: TA: 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. In service training for the staff listed on the supplemental was completed after July first 2025. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 04a9fe98-4e88-49e5-a846-bb744250e897)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 333/2/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins The staff listed on the supplemental started the introductory training on 2/7/26, however he was hired on 9/18/25. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 04a9fe98-4e88-49e5-a846-bb744250e897)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 4511/12/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)
Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Background screening missing for a new hire. TA: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 4fc8f7fa-b796-4c84-8891-d46039497d7a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4411/12/2025
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: File reviewed by licensing specialist at time of inspection were overall incomplete. All 10 childcare personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 6 were updated for compliance. 3 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director, of which 1 staff file was not at the site at time of inspection. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 4fc8f7fa-b796-4c84-8891-d46039497d7a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3311/12/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR] Comments: In service log was missing for staff listed on the supplemental. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 4fc8f7fa-b796-4c84-8891-d46039497d7a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3311/12/2025
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 [Traning transcript missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR] Comments: 4.5 Documentation of Training The departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the departments training. A. A copy of the departments Training Transcript may be obtained from the departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each staff members personnel record maintained at the child care facility. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard. Licensing specialist was unable to review current staff transcript; they were missing from their files. • Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 4fc8f7fa-b796-4c84-8891-d46039497d7a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2311/12/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-01)
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No fire inspection available to be reviewed by licensing specialist at time of inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/22/25 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on (Pending) • On Fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on (Pending) • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10/8/25 and • One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 12/4/25 • FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 5/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 4fc8f7fa-b796-4c84-8891-d46039497d7a)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 3311/12/2024
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: TA: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete 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 timeframes begin 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 See staff name on the supplemental. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 6c73f259-13e2-4066-aa8a-3303a316f13a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2311/12/2024
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: Last fire drill was conducted on 1023/24 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 10/23/24 • On Fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 11/12/24 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10/9/24 • and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 5/1/24 • Fire inspection dated: 9/27/23 (expired) TA: 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 6c73f259-13e2-4066-aa8a-3303a316f13a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: 113
- Type: Child Care Facility
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