Decroly Learning Child Care Center, Inc.
HOMESTEAD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address735 NE 12th Ave, Homestead FL, 33030
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052482533
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
Capacity256
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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735 NE 12th Ave, Homestead FL, 33030, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 463/25/2026
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the attendance roster observed that children in the classroom were not included in the attendance roster. Attendance roster corrected by the provider at the time of the inspection. T.A. 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 2026-03-25. View official inspection document (report 65fd9f76-2b7b-4b6b-9d59-d1d3c89c7103)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 0311/24/2025
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)
A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [10] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] 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 classroom out of ratio with One Infant, and 9 One Year old children with Two Teachers. Per provider one more staff was bringing into the classroom to bring the classroom back in ratio. T.A. 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. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. 7 Teachers, 51 Children, • 0-12 Months (1:4), 3 Teachers, 10 Children, • 2 Years (1:11), 2 Teachers, 14 Children, • 3 Years (1:15),1 Teachers, 13 Children, • 4 Years (1:20), 1 Teacher, 14 Children, • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report b1ae8dc5-1837-4e5f-a984-5d219f150201)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 1711/24/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the outdoor play area notice that a paved in the ground was uneven causing a trip hazard. T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 1/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report b1ae8dc5-1837-4e5f-a984-5d219f150201)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 2411/24/2025
24. (24-18)
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing the storage food found that a Baby Formula was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Licensing Specialist notify the provider about the expiration date on the baby formula, and the provider decide to throw it away. T.A. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report b1ae8dc5-1837-4e5f-a984-5d219f150201)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3311/24/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing child care personnel file observed that not all child care personnel are trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of the fire extinguisher. T.A. All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. Due: 1/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report b1ae8dc5-1837-4e5f-a984-5d219f150201)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 337/25/2025
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 child care personnel file noticed that Not all child care personnel complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. 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: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-25. View official inspection document (report ccc59745-c4d2-46e9-bc36-e239f51f5fec)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 256
- Type: Child Care Facility
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