Centro Mater West
8298 NW 103rd St, Hialeah Gardens FL, 33016
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity318 children
Overview
About Us
Centro Mater West is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 318 children in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. The program has served Hialeah Gardens families for over 30 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Centro Mater West.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C11MD0714
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingAug '23
Aug 4, 2023
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 Last fire drill was conduc…
FindingAug '24
Aug 1, 2024
25-08: A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Comments FSC observed freezer was …
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanApr '26
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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