MDCPS / GATEWAY ENVIROMENTAL K-8
FLORIDA CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address955 SE 18th St Florida City FL 33034-3563
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3052576000
Operating details
HoursMon 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:50PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:50PM to 6:00PM
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
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- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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955 SE 18th St Florida City FL 33034-3563, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/28/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 232/28/2025
23. (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: LS observed the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. TA Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed 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 2/27/2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 1/23/2025, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10/16/2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on PENDING TO BE DONE. Fire inspection 1/30/2024 Fire extinguisher 4/2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments MDCPS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report efb352f0-3648-4c6b-b140-ac4aec1d4c22)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 332/28/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: LS observed child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. See supplemental. TA Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the departments website at View official inspection document a. Each of the following: - Health, Safety and Nutrition; - Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; - Child Growth and Development; and - Behavioral Observation and Screening. 2. Completion of the below listed Early Learning Florida University of Florida (ELFL) health and safety modules, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by ELFL with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on module access and availability can be found at View official inspection document The below listed ELFL health and safety modules will be offered online and at no cost to providers and will be available no later than January 31, 2017. (Note: Providers must be in compliance with pre-service training requirements on or before March 31, 2017). a. Each of the following: - Health and Sanitation; - Safety of the Environment; - Precautions in Transporting Children (if applicable); - Safe Sleep Practices (not required for school-age only programs); - Child Safety and Prevention; - Planning for Emergencies; and - Prevention of Child Abuse and Supporting Children in Trauma. b. One of the following developmentally appropriate practices modules: - Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Infants/Toddlers; - Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Preschool Children; or - Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Mixed-age Group Care. 3. Personnel employed by a public school district may show verification of completion of a course covering the identification andprevention of child abuse and neglect, which has been approved and administered by the school district, to meet the course requirement(s) above on the same subject matter 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); Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report efb352f0-3648-4c6b-b140-ac4aec1d4c22)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: FLORIDA CITY, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Facility
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