Redland Christian Academy, Inc

HOMESTEAD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity60
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address17700 SW 280th St, Homestead FL, 33031

CityHOMESTEAD, FL 33031

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3052477399

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity60

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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17700 SW 280th St, Homestead FL, 33031, HOMESTEAD, FL 33031

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 11/14/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1711/14/2025

    17. (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a gap in the outdoor play area between the ground and the fence, "creating a trip hazard for the children in care". T.A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report a9f6724f-d518-4f78-a13e-d68b9f7e1649)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/14/2025

    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: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. 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. Lock Down conducted: 08/15/2025. Fire inspection 11/07/2024 Expired. Fire extinguisher 12/2024 Licensing Specialist notice that the facility last fire drill was conducted on August 14,2025 and no fire drill conducted for the month of September. October, and November to review at the time of the inspection by the licensing authority. 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 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report a9f6724f-d518-4f78-a13e-d68b9f7e1649)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 3311/14/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that staff personnel do not have on file the Inn Services Training Record log completed for the year 2024- 2025. 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college-level courses will be accepted): Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, handling of hazardous materials; 1. Pediatric CPR; 2. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 3. Nutrition; 4. Child development typical and atypical; 5. Child transportation and safety; 6. Behavior management; 7. Working with families; 8. Design and use of child-oriented space; 9. Community, health and social service resources; 10. Child abuse; 11. Child care for multilingual children; 12. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 13. Safety in outdoor play; 14. Literacy; 15. Guidance and discipline; 16. Computer technology; 17. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; 18. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 19. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report a9f6724f-d518-4f78-a13e-d68b9f7e1649)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 4311/14/2025

    43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (43-04)

    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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing staff file notice that 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. T.A. 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. All (6) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (6) were updated for compliance. 1 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report a9f6724f-d518-4f78-a13e-d68b9f7e1649)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 4411/14/2025

    44. (44-01)

    A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewing staff 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: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-14. View official inspection document (report a9f6724f-d518-4f78-a13e-d68b9f7e1649)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/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: HOMESTEAD, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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