Shining Stars Christian Daycare
MIAMI GARDENS, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address3340 NW 209th Ter, Miami Gardens FL, 33056
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3054695057
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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3340 NW 209th Ter, Miami Gardens FL, 33056, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 043/3/2026
04. Operator/Advertising 402.318 F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.1 & 3.1 (04-02)
The operator worked outside of the home during the operating hours of the family day care home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.1, C Comments: The operator worked outside of the home during the operating hours of the family day care home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.1, C. Operator was outside the home volunteering to a church according to person present. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report cedfad7a-7682-46c8-8fa0-ebe4091696ac)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 063/3/2026
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-01)
Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: No files available for review at the time of the inspection. Person present indicated that all the files were out of the home. Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members ] . 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report cedfad7a-7682-46c8-8fa0-ebe4091696ac)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 073/3/2026
07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (07-02)
A substitute, who worked 40 hours or more a month, on average, did not have documentation on the training transcript of the 30 clock-hour Family Child Care Training course completion. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, A Comments: A substitute, who worked 40 hours or more a month, on average, did not have documentation on the training transcript of the 30 clock- hour Family Child Care Training course completion. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, A. The substitute has not completed the 30 clock-hour FCC Training course. Due: 6/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report cedfad7a-7682-46c8-8fa0-ebe4091696ac)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 193/3/2026
19. (19-03)
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Comments: Fire extinguisher: 10/2024 (expired as of 10/2025). The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-03. View official inspection document (report cedfad7a-7682-46c8-8fa0-ebe4091696ac)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 0610/1/2025
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-10)
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L Comments: Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L. See confidential notes for more details on individuals that are not listed in the Employee/Contractor Roster. Due: 10/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-01. View official inspection document (report 45e34513-23b2-4b44-b5f2-45d56d563a3e)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 063/31/2025
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-07)
The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H Comments: During the renewal inspection, LS observed operator, substitute to have expired Child Abuse & Neglect and Reporting Form dated 2/16/2024 (which expired 2/16/2025). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 3baa1fa1-6092-4273-a881-750297f95560)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 0610/1/2024
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-01)
Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Children were left alone with an individual who stated that she is an employee but had no files with records and background screening. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report 668a6aa8-d39b-4555-9404-382f67723a48)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 0810/1/2024
08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (08-01)
An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.2, C Comments: 4.2, C. " An operator, substitute, employee, volunteer and all household members must be rescreened as outlined in section 402.313 and 402.3131, F.S., following a break in operation/employment in the child care industry or from residing in the home, that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with the children in care. LS found an individual along with 5 children napping. Said individual (see confidential notes for details) stated that she is an employee of the operator but did not have any records and background screening. LS called operator and waited on site until the substitute (spouse) came to came for the children. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Not Applicable Comments Per provider, no pets on premises Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report 668a6aa8-d39b-4555-9404-382f67723a48)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2710/1/2024
27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (27-01)
During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A Comments: No fire drill conducted for the month of September 2024. Primary drill: 8/28/24, Lockdown drill: 5/26/24, Inclement weather: 5/6/24. Fire extinguisher has no service tag. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report 668a6aa8-d39b-4555-9404-382f67723a48)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 3310/1/2024
33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (33-05)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [0 out of 5 enrolled children have updated influenza form in files.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E Comments: None out of the 5 children's files reviewed had updated influenza forms Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report 668a6aa8-d39b-4555-9404-382f67723a48)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 3310/1/2024
33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (33-10)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [0 out of 5 enrolled children have updated distrated adults forms in files].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G Comments: 0 out of 5 enrolled children have updated distracted adults forms in files. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-01. View official inspection document (report 668a6aa8-d39b-4555-9404-382f67723a48)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/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: MIAMI GARDENS, MIAMI-DADE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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