Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership Academy
MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1160 NW 159th Dr, Miami FL, 33169
CityMIAMI, FL 33169
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3056234438
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity225
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High8
- Medium8
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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1160 NW 159th Dr, Miami FL, 33169, MIAMI, FL 33169
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 454/1/2026
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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. See confidential notes for details. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report d2e60b31-bf6c-405e-99bf-09d7fea9cd66)
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: 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. Two childcare personnel have not completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Requirement. See confidential notes for details. Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report d2e60b31-bf6c-405e-99bf-09d7fea9cd66)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 234/1/2026
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of March 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [ during the month of March 2026 ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A. Primary fire drill (last drill in the fire drill sheet ati): 02/21/2026, lockdown drill and Inclement weather drill are pending. Fire extinguisher: 12/25, Fire inspection report: 4/02/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report d2e60b31-bf6c-405e-99bf-09d7fea9cd66)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 124/1/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I. 3 year class observed to have no electrical cover in one outlet. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report d2e60b31-bf6c-405e-99bf-09d7fea9cd66)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 4511/6/2025
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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • Due: 1/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report e1aac79e-2105-4b57-a4b5-cc49bf8dc71c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1511/6/2025
15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility failed to post capacity in 1-3 year room. Violation issued and provider posted capacity of 15 and violation was fixed ati Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report e1aac79e-2105-4b57-a4b5-cc49bf8dc71c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 448/19/2025
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: During complaint, 2 child care personnel files were requested, files were observed to not be maintained at facility. Partial file was given to LS for review, files were later requested via email on September 19, 2025 to which a response was not received by LS. Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook "Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority." 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: 10/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report 2f26be71-d552-4a21-9d38-b33d0f2a97f5)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 398/19/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the statement process, personnel who observed a mark on the child clarified that an incident report was not completed. The provider was able to correct at the time of the inspection; child is no longer enrolled at facility. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur." 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report 2f26be71-d552-4a21-9d38-b33d0f2a97f5)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 158/19/2025
15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-03)
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [15] based on 35 square feet and [17] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the second site visit, it was observed during the monitoring of ratio that the provider failed to maintain the licensed capacity of 15 in the B2 large room by an excess of 2 children making it a total of 17 children observed in the classroom. The provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by moving children to B2 small room. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child." 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-19. View official inspection document (report 2f26be71-d552-4a21-9d38-b33d0f2a97f5)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 457/22/2025
45. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). Two individuals not listed on the Roster. • 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: 8/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 011ebcf1-4c66-402a-8b84-858cb42add56)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 447/22/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: All childcare personnel records were not available for review ati. Provider indicated that personnel records are being transferred into a new system and therefore was not available for review either in electronic or hard copy format. 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 8/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 011ebcf1-4c66-402a-8b84-858cb42add56)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 237/22/2025
23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Primary fire drill: 6/18/2025, Lockdown drill: 4/9/25, Inclement weather drill: 4/17/25, Fire extinguisher: 5/25, Fire inspection report: 8/22/24. LS could not conduct fire drill with provider as the children went out to a field trip, according to personnel present ati. LS returned to facility on 7/24/225 to conduct fire drill with children and staff present. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 1/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 011ebcf1-4c66-402a-8b84-858cb42add56)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 184/3/2025
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-01)
A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During routine inspection, it was observed that one child was sleeping on the floor with no cot, bed, or mattress under him. A violation was issued and technical assistance provided in that each child must be on a mattress or something similar to a bed of at least 1" during napping/sleeping time. The violation was fixed as the provider used available mattress and prepare a bedding for the child. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-03. View official inspection document (report 4f159a77-5ecd-46a6-99af-1ed0be9ae8e9)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 234/3/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [March 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During a routine inspection, LS observed the provider to have missed to conduct a fire drill for the month of March 2025. Alternate drill: 2/28/2025, Inclement weather drill: 1/24/25, Lockdown drill: 2/28/25, Fire extinguisher: 5/24, Fire inspection report: 8/22/2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-03. View official inspection document (report 4f159a77-5ecd-46a6-99af-1ed0be9ae8e9)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 194/3/2025
19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (19-02)
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During routine inspection, LS observed that the 18" separation among napping children was not maintained for several children. A violation was issued and technical assistance provided in that regard that children's bedding must be separated by at least 18" during napping/sleeping time. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-03. View official inspection document (report 4f159a77-5ecd-46a6-99af-1ed0be9ae8e9)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 232/20/2025
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: As of February 2025, the facility remains out of compliance and in violation for failure to provide an approved current annual fire inspection and testing report as well as failure to provide fire alarm system operational. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 64260ce5-dd28-43cc-b2be-ffe914471a6a)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 4512/11/2024
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During review of personnel. one was observed with an expired BGST dated 3/29/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report cd8d6d01-5944-41ad-95a1-8066253b1466)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/11/2024
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 [3 out 10 childcare personnel's files have incomplete training]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [ 3 out 10 childcare personnel's files have incomplete training ] . CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report cd8d6d01-5944-41ad-95a1-8066253b1466)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1512/11/2024
15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: no cap posted in 2 yr old room - violation issued and corrected ati Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-11. View official inspection document (report cd8d6d01-5944-41ad-95a1-8066253b1466)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 225
- Type: Child Care Facility
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