YMCA Of South Florida At North Miami Elementary
NORTH MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address655 NE 145th St, North Miami FL, 33161
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
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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655 NE 145th St, North Miami FL, 33161, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2025
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 235/8/2025
23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Non-Compliance Description: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority on site. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Unless 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. Completed at time of inspection by the provider emailing LS the fire inspection dated 08/14/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a985b872-8528-4a35-8914-2143b0c6bc69)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 335/8/2025
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: Non-Compliance Description: The staff was here on 08/02/2024 and had not started the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: 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. Completed at time of inspection, the staff started the training on 12/03/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a985b872-8528-4a35-8914-2143b0c6bc69)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 345/8/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-05)
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B Comments: Non-Compliance Description: LS had not seen the Director onsite in the pass three inspection and had the meet the director yet. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Per the provider, prescription and nonprescription medication is not dispensed and none was observed by LS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a985b872-8528-4a35-8914-2143b0c6bc69)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 445/8/2025
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: Non-Compliance Description: One of Six staff do not have copies or records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority Technical assistance was provided 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 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 childcare 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 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report a985b872-8528-4a35-8914-2143b0c6bc69)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 349/24/2024
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-03)
The Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.2 Comments: Non-Compliance Description: One out of six childcare staff members did not have the Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification on file. Technical assistance was provided to the provider by giving the website where the staff could print out the documentation. Also, LS tried locating the training transcript online, but no record was found for the staff. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-24. View official inspection document (report c20836cb-01e2-4a68-88bb-e81897f93c9a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 449/24/2024
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: Non-Compliance Description: Only three of six Personnel records or copies of records were being maintained at the facility and available for review by LS Technical assistance was provided to the provider and director by asking them to always have the files on-site and keep them updated. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-24. View official inspection document (report c20836cb-01e2-4a68-88bb-e81897f93c9a)
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: NORTH MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Child Care Facility
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