West Hialeah Gardens Elementary
HIALEAH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address11990 NW 92nd Ave, Hialeah FL, 33018
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3058184000
Operating details
Capacity200
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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11990 NW 92nd Ave, Hialeah FL, 33018, HIALEAH, FL 33018
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2025
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 355/20/2025
35. (35-01)
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: After reviewing all 19 personnel files by LS, there was no proof of current First Aid/CPR certification. It was later confirmed by the provider that personnels are actively working on obtaining certification. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review." 36. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Per provider, medication is offered at facility. LS observed training certificate for 1 personnel Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-20. View official inspection document (report f418a786-2221-4952-ba12-903083919b6f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 335/20/2025
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: While reviewing personnel files, it was observed that 2 personnel did not complete the required school readiness preservice training prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. Technical assistance was offered per SR handbook " 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing child care training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the Department of Children and Families website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare or by contacting the DCF Child Care Training Information Center toll free at 1-888-352-2842. These courses include: ? Health, Safety and Nutrition; ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ? Child Growth and Development; and ? Behavioral Observation and Screening. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire. b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ? Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; ? Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and ? Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable)." HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-20. View official inspection document (report f418a786-2221-4952-ba12-903083919b6f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/20/2025
23. (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [with licensing authority upon request]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During inspection, licensing specialist Skeen requested that a drill would be conducted with the facility on May 20.2025. It was later explained by provider, per county policy parents are required to be given 24 hours' notice before each conducted drill. Technical assistance was given per CCF handbook " During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care." FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-20. View official inspection document (report f418a786-2221-4952-ba12-903083919b6f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/20/2025
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: It was observed by LS that the provider's annual fire inspection was expired. Technical assistance was provider per CCF Handbook "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 4.30.2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11.8.2024, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on PENDING, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10.8.2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 3.13.2025. Approved Fire Inspection: 4.26.2024 (Expired) Fire Extinguisher: 2/2025 Due: 8/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-20. View official inspection document (report f418a786-2221-4952-ba12-903083919b6f)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 3310/31/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-02)
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: Childcare personnel did not complete the required 40-hour training. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 39. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 40. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 42. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 45. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-31. View official inspection document (report 2e82bb57-bfa5-4d1e-bf36-fb408046da74)
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: HIALEAH, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 200
- Type: Child Care Facility
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