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John I. Smith Elementary

Exempt
22Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 22 and 49. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

10415 NW 52nd St, Doral FL, 33178

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
2:00PM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
75 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

2:00PM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
8AM-3PM
Tue
8AM-3PM
Wed
8AM-3PM
Thu
8AM-3PM
Fri
8AM-3PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by John I. Smith Elementary and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • After School

The public record

License number
E11MD0133
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
75 children
Address
10415 NW 52nd St, Doral FL, 33178
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed

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Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 18, 2023

    01-01: The program facility is authorized to serve [75] children. A total of [90] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. (Section 1, number 2) General Requirements [SR] Comments FSC… | 22-02: The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The program does not hav… | 27-01: The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [personnel files]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR] Comments FSC was un… | 38-06: Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments A staff did not complete the five year rescreening. TA was given to th…

  2. FindingAug '23

    Aug 28, 2023

    01-01: The program facility is authorized to serve [75] children. A total of [86] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. (Section 1, number 2) General Requirements [SR] Comments FSC…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 7, 2024

    22-02: The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed facility to… | 22-05: During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [missing the month of January ]. (Se…

  4. FindingMar '26

    Mar 2, 2026

    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 … | 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 …

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What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about John I. Smith Elementary

Is John I. Smith Elementary a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists John I. Smith Elementary as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E11MD0133, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does John I. Smith Elementary offer free VPK?

Yes. John I. Smith Elementary is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Does John I. Smith Elementary accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows John I. Smith Elementary participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.

What are John I. Smith Elementary's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8AM-3PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can John I. Smith Elementary care for?

John I. Smith Elementary is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has John I. Smith Elementary had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at John I. Smith Elementary, 4 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.