Gang Alternative, Inc. @ Florida City Elementary

FLORIDA CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity75
HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address364 NW 6th Ave, Florida City FL, 33034

CityFLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone7863912375

Operating details

HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:30PM

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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364 NW 6th Ave, Florida City FL, 33034, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 286/30/2026

    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: No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed in office after reviewing in the DCF Training Master Log in Website. The DCF Transcript for the child care personnel listed on supplemental sheet was reviewed and observed that the 40 hours of child care training was not completed, to determine non-compliance. A copy of the re-inspection was emailed to provider requesting review, signature and return to counselor for their licensing. 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: 8/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-30. View official inspection document (report bfe5729c-93e9-4b6a-8417-2ee02f59dc58)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 285/7/2026

    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: No on-site inspection was conducted. Re-inspection completed in office via document submission email by provider and received on 05/07/2026 to confirm that a child care personnel listed on supplemental inspection sheet has not complete the 40-Hours Child Care Training. T.A. 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); ? Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) ? School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 hours) The remaining 12 hours must be met by successfully completing one of the training options identified below: ? The Departments school-age specific training and the competency examination offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. ? Completion of specialized school-age training, provided by a vocationaltechnical center, community college, college or university, national organization or affiliates of a national organization, that requires demonstration of competencies through passage of examination (s), or completion and assessment of a Professional Resource File (portfolio of materials that demonstrate competency). Certificates must be uploaded to the Florida Pathways (Registry). ? School-age child care personnel with successful completion of introductory child care training for child care personnel as defined in s.402.305 (2), F.S., are considered in compliance with the school-age child care personnel training requirements. 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 35. Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-07. View official inspection document (report 4dc7c218-6728-4ea6-9e54-b055e398b541)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 283/19/2026

    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: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file notice that not all Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. T.A. 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. A. Part I Courses (28 hours) School-Age child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation (6 hours); Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) School Age-Appropriate Practices (5 hours) B. Part II Courses (12 hours) The remaining 12 hours must be met by successfully completing one of the training options identified below: The Departments school-age specific training and the competency examination offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Completion of specialized school-age training, provided by a vocational technical center, community college, college or university, national organization or affiliates of a national organization, that requires demonstration of competencies through passage of examination(s), or completion and assessment of a Professional Resource File (portfolio of materials that demonstrate competency). Certificates must be uploaded to the Florida Pathways (Registry). School-age child care personnel with successful completion of introductory child care training for child care personnel as defined in s.402.305 (2), F.S., are considered in compliance with the school-age child care personnel training requirements. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 815bfc55-769f-4df1-91ed-a5d778a64daa)

    Not corrected
  4. 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: Licensing Specialist reviewing the child care personnel file encountered that not all personnel records or copies of records was maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. T.A. Personnel Records 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. All (7) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (3) were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-19. View official inspection document (report 815bfc55-769f-4df1-91ed-a5d778a64daa)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 2112/2/2025

    21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-01)

    The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority to review by the licensing authority at the time of the inspection. Extended time frame gives in due to the holidays. T.A. 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. 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. Last fire drill was conducted on [11/04/2025], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [09/19/2025], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [10/28/2025], One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on [08/26/2025]. Fire extinguisher 04/2025 As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: agreed to conduct the fire drill at the next scheduled inspection. • FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 1/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-02. View official inspection document (report fc4b9f7b-b955-4572-80d8-a6b907ce9da3)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 3812/2/2025

    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 reviewing the child care personnel file notice that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. 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: 1/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-02. View official inspection document (report fc4b9f7b-b955-4572-80d8-a6b907ce9da3)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 3912/2/2025

    39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (39-02)

    Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival. Attendance roster corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by the school-age child care program personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-02. View official inspection document (report fc4b9f7b-b955-4572-80d8-a6b907ce9da3)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,009/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FLORIDA CITY, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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