Above & Beyond Learning, Inc.

HOMESTEAD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity106
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address14118 SW 288th St, Homestead FL, 33033

CityHOMESTEAD, FL 33033

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3054999333

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM

Capacity106

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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14118 SW 288th St, Homestead FL, 33033, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 1/14/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 151/14/2026

    15. (15-05)

    The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that room capacity is not posted on each room. Per Provider room capacity posted at the time of the inspection. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report b4e1f0c1-5b3f-4e24-a821-86720195d283)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 321/14/2026

    32. (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The steps attached to the equipment do not have the bottom part of the leftside post. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the outdoor playground found that the equipment attached to the floor with the step ladder do not have the bottom part of the left side post (missing). T.A. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. TRAINING Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report b4e1f0c1-5b3f-4e24-a821-86720195d283)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 159/17/2025

    15. (15-05)

    The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that room capacity is not posted in each room. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Due: 10/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report bc44de6c-dadb-47c0-ba70-f7ee2d1d109c)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 239/17/2025

    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 notice that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. 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 [08/05/2025], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [06/09/2025], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [07/10/2025], One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [09/17/2025], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [05/05/2025], One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on [09/17/2025]. Fire inspection 06/06/2024- EXPIRED Fire extinguisher 11/2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 3/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report bc44de6c-dadb-47c0-ba70-f7ee2d1d109c)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 339/17/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file encountered that Not all child care personnel complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Extended timeframe given to complete the training due to lack of testing availability. T.A. 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). Due: 12/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report bc44de6c-dadb-47c0-ba70-f7ee2d1d109c)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 449/17/2025

    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 child care personnel file notice that not all child care personnel have on file for review by licensing a CF- FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Per provider, completed at the time of the inspection. 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 (11) 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. 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 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report bc44de6c-dadb-47c0-ba70-f7ee2d1d109c)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 031/28/2025

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

    A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: 1 Teacher 6 Children - Infant (1:4) 2 Teachers 12 Children - One (1:6) 2 Teachers 17 Children - Two (1:11) 1 Teacher 21 Children - Three (1:15) - Nap Time Ratio 1 Teacher 18 Children - VPK (1:20) 2.3 Ratios 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. The licensing specialist observed one teacher in the infant room with 6 children. The standard was brought back into compliance when another credentialed staff member came to be counted into staff to child ratio. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 9c962374-ff25-4291-bb38-7d6e09540d9b)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 041/28/2025

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [two babies were in the other part of the classroom alone in the dark.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: 2.4 Supervision B. 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. The licensing specialist observed two infants in the dark alone in another part of the classroom, where the teacher was sitting in the opposite classroom on the floor feeding three other children with her back to the other babies in the other room. This standard was brought back into compliance when another teacher stepped in. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 9c962374-ff25-4291-bb38-7d6e09540d9b)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 141/28/2025

    14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-03)

    During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children C. During naptime, lighting must allow staff to visually observe and supervise children. While taking ratio the licensing specialist observed the VPK classroom to be very dark. Technical assistance was provided to the director at this time. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 9c962374-ff25-4291-bb38-7d6e09540d9b)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$869/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 106
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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