Big Ideas Educational Services

MIAMI GARDENS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity117
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address2201 NW 187th St, Miami Gardens FL, 33056

CityMIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone7862581615

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

Capacity117

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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2201 NW 187th St, Miami Gardens FL, 33056, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/3/2026

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2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 286/3/2026

    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: 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. Due: 8/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-03. View official inspection document (report 16b4fcaf-6f5d-4c87-9dfe-19a4a013b93e)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 284/6/2026

    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: 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. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 5ccf19e8-404e-4a80-8e8e-46bd8a705276)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 283/4/2026

    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: Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 06a11ecc-2599-4e10-ae9e-77d623adb956)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 282/18/2026

    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: Childcare personnel, including volunteers that work 10 hours or more per month, must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored Due: 3/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-18. View official inspection document (report 167e3e6b-b9f3-4dcf-9f88-dfdd168c525f)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 2811/3/2025

    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: Child Care personnel have not completed their required introductory child care training. Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report c378e604-2ac0-4700-8868-3d6876ea9df3)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 2811/3/2025

    28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-03)

    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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Child care personnel had not begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 12/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-03. View official inspection document (report c378e604-2ac0-4700-8868-3d6876ea9df3)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 289/25/2025

    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: 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 confidential page. Due: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report eaaac648-b569-4cad-b4d8-9af0e224ce1c)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 289/25/2025

    28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-03)

    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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Please see confidential page. Due: 10/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report eaaac648-b569-4cad-b4d8-9af0e224ce1c)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 287/30/2025

    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: Child care personnel did not complete the childcare training requirement. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored Due: 8/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-30. View official inspection document (report de282005-b02f-4b18-b995-8cd2b4e0baa6)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 285/28/2025

    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: 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. *Employee name on confidential page. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 6759a931-6a66-4744-b065-df2393176a98)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

10Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: 117
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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