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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 20 and 37. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
17790 NW 78th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33015
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 140 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 Early Years Academy 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD0896
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
- Address
- 17790 NW 78th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33015
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13058243500
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 31, 2000
- License expires
- July 30, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '23
Jul 13, 2023
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 19-05: The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E Comments TA: Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire sa… | 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 TA: 4.2 Tra… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …
FindingAug '23
Aug 14, 2023
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 Staff liste… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …
FindingNov '23
Nov 8, 2023
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Bottles and sippy cups brought from home s… | 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 TA: Child c… | 46-02: Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The teacher completed the attendance; however, she did not incl…
FindingMar '24
Mar 8, 2024
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 Four names need to be inputted in roster. …
FindingMar '25
Mar 28, 2025
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the personnel file review, LS Skeen n…
FindingJul '25
Jul 14, 2025
42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingNov '25
Nov 12, 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 Provider does not possess …
FindingMar '26
Mar 20, 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Clearinghouse was not …
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star27
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Early Years Academy
Is Early Years Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Early Years Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0896, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 31, 2000. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Early Years Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Early Years Academy 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.
Is Early Years Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Early Years Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Early Years Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Early Years Academy 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 Early Years Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Early Years Academy care for?
- Early Years Academy is licensed for up to 140 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Early Years Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Early Years Academy, 8 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.
