Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 58 and 81. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
4056 W 12th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 180 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 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
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Planning
- Appointment required
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 Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD1513
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
- Address
- 4056 W 12th Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13053648006
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 27, 2007
- License expires
- April 26, 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.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanDec '23
- CleanMar '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanApr '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star4
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center
Is Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1513, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 27, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center 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 Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center 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 Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center care for?
- Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center is licensed for up to 180 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
