Play ABC Academy, LLC

HOMESTEAD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity80
HoursMon 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sun 6:00AM to 7:00PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address12807 SW 280th St, Homestead FL, 33032

CityHOMESTEAD, FL 33032

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone7862593384

Operating details

HoursMon 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sun 6:00AM to 7:00PM

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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12807 SW 280th St, Homestead FL, 33032, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 054/22/2026

    05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)

    The facility's transportation log did not include [1.Each childs name, 2.The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver, and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the transportation log notice that the facilitys transportation log did not include each childs name, the date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination, the signature of the driver, and the signature of a second child care personnel for the children transported in a vehicle. Per Provider, Transportation log was corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-22. View official inspection document (report ac69a127-25b3-4d79-a325-73a8667e46fe)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 034/21/2026

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: infants 1(4) 8 children -2 teachers 1yr1(6) 6 children-1 teacher 2yr 1(11) 8 children-1 teacher 12 children-1 teacher (new ratio: 11 children-1 teacher) 3yr 1(15) 12 children-1 teacher (new ratio 13 children-1 teacher) 3-4yr 1(15) 13 children-1 teacher 4-5yr 1(20) 18 children-1 teacher 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primaryresponsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while childrenare in care. LS observed one teacher stepped out of the building and a student was put into another classroom to put them back into ratio. A child was moved to the 3 year old room. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305 (4), F.S. T.A. - Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if need-ed to ensure the safety of the children. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report 9a86992a-fcfb-401f-bfd5-f56cabcbc08e)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 044/21/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-20)

    A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR] Comments: 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual the child was released to an unauthorized person the child was released to an unauthorized person it was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection when T.A. was provided to provider in regards to DCF requirements for releasing a child. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report 9a86992a-fcfb-401f-bfd5-f56cabcbc08e)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1911/17/2025

    19. (19-02)

    A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. T.A. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2011/17/2025

    20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (20-02)

    The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed in the Infants room a total of 8 Infants and 7 Cribs total. T.A. Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(w), F.A.C. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3011/17/2025

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-07)

    Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room unrelated item placed in the diaper changing table/surface. Licensing Specialist notify the provider that unrelated item cannot be in the diaper changing table, unrelated item removed by child care personnel. T.A. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4311/17/2025

    43. (43-02)

    The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the infant files noticed that the facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the one infant in care. T.A. The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Compliance Comments All (14) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (8) were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. Due: 12/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4511/17/2025

    45. (45-02)

    Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file, encountered that Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. T.A. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4511/17/2025

    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: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. Due: 12/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 5d93be0f-66de-4e07-aebe-d32d86de73c2)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 448/20/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file encountered that not all staff have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. T.A. 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. All (12) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (8) were updated for compliance. No new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 64a290eb-f25f-4ae7-abee-cc5965c414c1)

    Corrected at inspection
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 468/20/2025

    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: Licensing Specialist observed at that not all classrooms have a current daily attendance record for the children in care. Per provider, daily attendance roster has been corrected at the time inspection. 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. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 64a290eb-f25f-4ae7-abee-cc5965c414c1)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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11Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,065/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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