Big Ideas Educational Services Barbara Hawkins Elementary
MIAMI GARDENS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address19010 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone9544700030
Operating details
HoursMon 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Tue 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Wed 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Thu 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Fri 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Capacity113
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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19010 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 384/13/2026
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. Two childcare personnel are not listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster ati. See confidential notes for details. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 1407e50b-0dc7-48de-ba95-9bcdf868cb40)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2112/3/2025
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: Primary fire drill: 11/19/2025, Alternate fire drill: 10/9/2025, Lockdown drill: 11/19/2025, Inclement weather drill: 9/17/25, Fire extinguisher: 5/2025. The facility's current fire safety inspection was issued on 10/04/2024 and had expired at the time of this routine inspection. The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A. The provider was informed of the violation and was asked to contact the fire safety agency to have a fire inspection conducted as early as possible. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 4/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report b6b0e1ce-0db9-4354-92cd-938e90c99bb3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3812/3/2025
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. 2 out of 3 new employee files reviewed and updated in CARES are not in the Clearinghouse. See confidential notes for details. Due: 1/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report b6b0e1ce-0db9-4354-92cd-938e90c99bb3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 378/15/2025
37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (37-04)
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Due: 9/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 970bba03-921d-46c2-896c-975be0b072ee)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 388/15/2025
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Due: 9/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 970bba03-921d-46c2-896c-975be0b072ee)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 284/3/2025
28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, 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. Please see supplemental for name. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-03. View official inspection document (report 39b79e83-094d-4bd3-86c6-298dd9a9d050)
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: MIAMI GARDENS, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 113
- Type: Child Care Facility
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