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PALMETTO BAY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address8851 SW 168th St, Palmetto Bay FL, 33157
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052155711
Operating details
HoursMon 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Tue 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Wed 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Thu 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Fri 2:30PM to 6:30PM
Capacity233
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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8851 SW 168th St, Palmetto Bay FL, 33157, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 213/19/2026
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: License Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority available for the License Specialist LW to review. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that (Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority.) Due: 9/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 213/19/2026
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-15)
Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Comments: License Specialist observed that Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted for Licensure Year. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( Lockdown and inclement weather drills must be conducted when children are in care. Lockdown or inclement weather drills shall be practiced a minimum of one time per operating year when children are in care. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. No more than three fire drills may be substituted for during a 12-month period. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months. A current attendance record and emergency contact information must accompany child care personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used to account for all children. Daily classroom attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the program.) Last fire drill was conducted on 2/24/2026 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been done for Licensing Year. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on: S/A Program One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been done for new Licensing Year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been done for new Licensing Year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been done for new Licensing Year. One Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, approved Fire Inspection on: 01/31/2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 293/19/2026
29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 (29-02)
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7, A Comments: Licensed Specialist LW Observed that the Credentialed Director was not on-site during the last Three (3) unannounced on-site Inspections. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( Each school-age child care program must have a credentialed director that is on-site a majority of hours that the facility is in operation.) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 4/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 363/19/2026
36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (36-01)
Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Comments: License Specialist observed that child records were not available for review by the licensing authority at time of inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( The facility operator must obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information must be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, or an equivalent form that contains all of the information required by the Department. CF-FSP Form 5219 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the licensing authority or by going to the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Enrollment information must be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. ) Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 373/19/2026
37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (37-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Comments: License Specialist observed that Personnel records were not available for review by the licensing authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. A signed CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse &Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CF-FSP Form 5337 is incorporated by reference in paragraph 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. D. A signed CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgement form, for volunteers. CF-FSP 5217 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7) (e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website, www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. E. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. F. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file.) Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 383/19/2026
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: License Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the SACCF Handbook that ( The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.) Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 1145c408-0b13-4282-932d-e9079696ce9a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 381/22/2026
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: No documentation of employee roster received from provider. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. 39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 40. Access/Child Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Reinspection completed via document submission Counselor Comments If you have any questions, please contact me Danielle E. Ramos Barratteau Office Phone Number:(786) 257-5207 Cell Phone Number: (305) 393-3422 Email: Danielle.Barratteau@MyFLFamilies.com ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Danielle Barratteau Date: 01/22/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Barbara Delgado Date: 01/22/2026 Due: 2/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-22. View official inspection document (report d1db1f1f-94fd-4966-9ab2-5bb318da9f0c)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1511/21/2025
15. Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Comments: Licensing specialist observed no capacity posted in rooms. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority during the initial inspection for each room, must be posted in a conspicuous location within the room. Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 2811/21/2025
28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-02)
The facility did not have documentation of the child care personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Training transcripts are not on file for some staff]. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Comments: Licensing specialist observed no training transcripts on file for some staff members. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. The Departments training transcript will be the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the school-age child care program. C. School-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance with the mandated training standard. 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: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 2811/21/2025
28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-07)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5, B Comments: Licensing specialist observed Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Compliance Comments SC does not expire DC expires 11/14/2028 Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3711/21/2025
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: Licensing specialist observed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not signed annually for some staff. T.A. A signed CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgement form, for volunteers. CF-FSP 5217 is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website, www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. All 7 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 7 were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director and 2 removed. Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3811/21/2025
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-01)
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Comments: Licensing specialist observed no 5131 form on file for some employees. Please see supplemental for more details T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3811/21/2025
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: Licensing specialist observed employee roster was not maintain by facility. T.A. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within five days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. Due: 12/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report cc63ee2a-49b8-48ab-afd8-b03e6d79294f)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PALMETTO BAY, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 233
- Type: Child Care Facility
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