Thumbelina Learning Center VII

MIAMI, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity223
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address16301 NW 2nd Ave Ste 1, Miami FL, 33169

CityMIAMI, FL 33169

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone7864405730

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

Capacity223

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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16301 NW 2nd Ave Ste 1, Miami FL, 33169, MIAMI, FL 33169

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 454/30/2026

    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. This is the facilitys second violation for the Clearinghouse/roster standard. The same violation was issued during the December 2025 routine inspection. No correction made. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-30. View official inspection document (report fad1562a-ce1c-4ff7-991b-1dc89e0f5f8c)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4512/15/2025

    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: Several new childcare personnel are not in the Employee/Contractor Roster. 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: 1/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-15. View official inspection document (report 7a7987a4-57d9-4623-8446-2b919b38ffc0)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 458/26/2025

    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). Fixed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 86722683-0f49-43bd-b0ab-9fe54df537bd)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 238/26/2025

    23. (23-12)

    Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During fire drill while LS present on 8/26/25, provider fails to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information list. Primary fire drill ati on 8/26/25, Alternate fire drill: 7/16/25, Lockdown drill: 5/8/25, Inclement weather drill: 7/17/25, Fire extinguisher: 3/25, Fire inspection report: 4/23/25. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 9/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 86722683-0f49-43bd-b0ab-9fe54df537bd)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 128/26/2025

    12. (12-18)

    The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the renewal inspection, LS observed electrical outlet covers missing in 2 year old class (not in place) After pointing the violation to the director, she replaced the covers and the violation was corrected ati. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 86722683-0f49-43bd-b0ab-9fe54df537bd)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 435/5/2025

    43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-10)

    The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [all children's files have no distracted for the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR] Comments: All the children's files reviewed have no distracted adults for the month of April 2025. Provider admitted to have forgotten to update the forms for the month of April 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report 982ef736-ee18-4c6a-aaec-0d8514b286bd)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 235/5/2025

    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 [during the month of April 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The provider has failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of April 2025. TA provided to provider that fire drill is to be conducted on a monthly basis and can alternate during ER drill which includes lockdown and inclement weather drill. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report 982ef736-ee18-4c6a-aaec-0d8514b286bd)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 3312/4/2024

    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: LS observed that 1 of 2 personnel assigned to the (1-year-old) classroom has not competed the required 40-hour introductory training. This personnel was employed in the classroom when (RP) was attending the facility. Technical assistance was giver to the provider per the CCF handbook " 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) " 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 10d18999-f88f-4cea-8306-d5d70c94872e)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

24Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/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, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 223
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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