
Vanguard Children's Academy
924 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables FL, 33134
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity91 children
Overview
About Us
Vanguard Children's Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 91 children in Coral Gables, 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). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Vanguard Children's Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C11MD2468
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingJan '23
Jan 12, 2023
23-07: Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [Provider did not conduct a fire drill for the month of September-Oct-Nv-Dec.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments Du… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Lockdown and Weather condition drills for year 2021-2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments TA: Lockdown …
FindingSep '23
Sep 7, 2023
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments FSC observed bedding was touching the bottom of the cot while stored. Bedding and linens, when n… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingJan '24
Jan 10, 2024
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 [For the month of december. ]. CCF… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Counselor o… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 15, 2026
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments The facility failed to maintain a current …
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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