UniverCity Early Learning Center

FLORIDA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity146
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

Address230 N Krome Ave, Florida City FL, 33034

CityFLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone7864108107

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

Capacity146

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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230 N Krome Ave, Florida City FL, 33034, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 233/3/2026

    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: No on-site inspection was conducted. Licensing Specialist contacted the provider by phone on 03/03/2026, and provider been informed that currently the facility did not have a current approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Re-inspection completed in office. A copy of the re-inspection was email to provider requesting review, signature and return to counselor for their licensing. T.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. 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. 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 Due: 9/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report 2101b6d7-ac1e-474f-bd48-54d30c1a17b3)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 462/26/2026

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-02)

    Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed attendance record with children who were present in the center was not signed in and other days children were not signed out. Fixed at the time of inspection when provider was made aware and contacted parent to make corrections. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report 55c1a011-8ce9-4d26-b99b-e6cde43499a0)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 442/19/2026

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-05)

    A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file observed that a volunteer Acknowledgement form was not on file to review by the licensing authority for two volunteers in the classroom at the time of the inspection.T.A. 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 Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92d7f834-f23e-4bef-bb9b-91224e11ed07)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 042/19/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [Mix Age: 3 Years old/4 Years Old ] group was inadequate in that [Child Care Personnel were not in the classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that child care personnel were not in the classroom mix age 3 Years old/4 Years Old. Licensing Specialist stay in the classroom for supervision until a child care personnel came back to the classroom. T.A. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Not Applicable Comments Per Provider Transportation was not offered, and none were observed. Technical Assistance provided to the provider to inform licensing if Transportation decision changes in the future. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92d7f834-f23e-4bef-bb9b-91224e11ed07)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 032/19/2026

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

    A ratio of [1:20] child care personnel for [16] children is required. A ratio of [0:16] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a mix age classroom of 16 children (3 Years Old/4 Years Old) with out the child care personnel in the classroom. Licensing Specialist stay in the classroom until the child care personnel came back to the classroom to bring the ratio back in compliance. T.A. Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.Mix: Infants/ One Year Old-, 2 Teachers, 7 Children,Mix: 1 Year/2 Years Old- 2 Teachers, 7 Children,2 Years (1:11), 2 Teachers, 5 Children,Mix: 2 Years/ 3 Years Old- 2 Teachers, 7 Children,Mix: 3 Years/4 Years Old- 2 Teachers, 16 Children, 0-12 Months (1:4), 1 Teacher, 4 Infants, After Care- Mix: Kindergarten/ 5th Grade- 1 Teacher, 18 Children, Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 92d7f834-f23e-4bef-bb9b-91224e11ed07)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 239/25/2025

    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: Licensing Specialist reviewing the Fire Inspection Report observed that a current fire inspection report was not approved. (N.O.V.) T.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. 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. Last fire drill was conducted on [08/28/2025], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [05/16/2025], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [07/02/2025], One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [02/25/2025], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [03/28/2025], One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on [07/01/2025]. Fire inspection 08/15/2025- N.O.V. Fire extinguisher-09/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 3/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 3c3b8031-fa35-4db2-8d23-d5b26c9079d8)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4610/11/2024

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-02)

    Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the FSC found multiple children with no time in or time out on the sign in sheet. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-11. View official inspection document (report 01f46e55-d22e-409f-a503-f1fb0165a2ea)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 0910/11/2024

    09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (09-02)

    The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the FSC found the 3 years old and 2 years old classrooms napping during the times that they were supposed to be doing other activities. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-11. View official inspection document (report 01f46e55-d22e-409f-a503-f1fb0165a2ea)

    Not corrected

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0Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: FLORIDA CITY, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 146
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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