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Ben Sheppard Elementary

Exempt
20Elevated Risk

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VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

5700 W 24th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33016

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8 AM–3:30 PM
Licensed for
337 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
8 AM–3:30 PM
Tue
8 AM–3:30 PM
Wed
8 AM–3:30 PM
Thu
8 AM–3:30 PM
Fri
8 AM–3:30 PM
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 Ben Sheppard 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
E11MD0119
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
337 children
Address
5700 W 24th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33016
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 · 3 with findings in the last 3

  1. FindingJan '24

    Jan 12, 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 Last fire drill was cond… | 27-02: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…

  2. FindingOct '24

    Oct 1, 2024

    23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed prov… | 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 … | 44-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…

  3. FindingMar '26

    Mar 18, 2026

    23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments LS observed provi… | 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary

Is Ben Sheppard Elementary a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Ben Sheppard 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 E11MD0119, 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary offer free VPK?

Yes. Ben Sheppard 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Ben Sheppard 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–3:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Ben Sheppard Elementary care for?

Ben Sheppard Elementary is licensed for up to 337 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Ben Sheppard Elementary had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Ben Sheppard Elementary, 3 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.