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Rufo The Kangaroo Integral Center

11300 NW 87th Ct, Hialeah Gardens FL, 33018

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity131 children

Overview

About Us

Rufo The Kangaroo Integral Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 131 children in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Miami-Dade County for 11 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Rufo The Kangaroo Integral Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C11MD2556

ExpiresMar 16, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 5, 2023

    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 [during the month of March, April,… | 43-10: The facility 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 an…

  2. FindingOct '23

    Oct 19, 2023

    19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Provider came into compliance when the room was rea…

  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 31, 2024

    01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to not have included their license number when a… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider was… | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection the provider was obs… | 40-09: The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 16, number 4) Health Requirements [SR] Comme…

  4. FindingJun '24

    Jun 3, 2024

    23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Last fire drill was conducted on …

  5. FindingNov '24

    Nov 1, 2024

    40-18: Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Health Requirements [SR] Comments Provider was o…

  6. FindingDec '24

    Dec 18, 2024

    20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Enviro… | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments It was obser…

  7. FindingJun '25

    Jun 24, 2025

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments While conducting routine i… | 40-18: Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Health Requirements [SR] Comments It was observe…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 8, 2026

    30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments LS obs… | 32-05: Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section …

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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