YMCA Of South Florida At Arcola Lakes Elementary School
MIAMI, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1037 NW 81st St, Miami FL, 33150
CityMIAMI, FL 33150
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
Capacity45
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High8
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1037 NW 81st St, Miami FL, 33150, MIAMI, FL 33150
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026
- High0
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 234/20/2026
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: Licensing Specialist observed an expired fire inspection with an expiration date of 04/09/2026. 3.8.2 Fire Safety 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. Facility Drills Last fire drill was conducted on 4/15/2026. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 04/15/2026. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has yet to be completed. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 12/03/2025. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 02/04/2026. Fire inspection: exp-04/09/2026 Fire extinguisher: exp-07/2026. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 10/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report d0eb820e-68c4-49f5-8221-2aa0cc72df91)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 331/13/2026
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: 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 At the time of inspection, one or more staff members were found to have reached one year of employment without completing the required 45 hours of DCF training. 4.2.1 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. T.A. (Technical Assistance): Technical assistance was provided to remind the provider to ensure all required training hours are completed within the required timeframe. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-13. View official inspection document (report b49cd262-5e4b-4021-9402-bf5b654760a7)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 234/24/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A During the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the providers Annual Fire Inspection report is expired as of 03.2025. the provider must submit documentation of a current fire inspection by June 6, 2025, to maintain compliance with licensing requirements. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-24. View official inspection document (report 66a2b750-6e18-42a7-b860-7e3744151f0d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 331/6/2025
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: At the time of the inspection the provider was observed to not have documentation to show that child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that 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. See confidential section. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report c632e884-fd65-45a3-a414-15de080ec87a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 231/6/2025
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: The licensing specialist observed the provider to be utilizing Rooms 234 and 237. Per the provider, an approved fire inspection for these rooms was not readily available at the time of the inspection for review. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that 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 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Snacks are provided in the classrooms. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report c632e884-fd65-45a3-a414-15de080ec87a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 211/6/2025
21. (21-11)
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The licensing specialist observed the bathroom tissue holder to be rusted; therefore, toilet tissue was observed sitting on the sink and toilet rail. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring. Pictures are available for review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report c632e884-fd65-45a3-a414-15de080ec87a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 121/6/2025
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The licensing specialist observed water-stained ceiling tiles in Room 234. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report c632e884-fd65-45a3-a414-15de080ec87a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 45
- Type: Child Care Facility
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