1 / 5Smart Start of Homestead
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 30. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Accreditation
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On record in Florida.
630 Washington Ave, Homestead FL, 33030
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:45AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 85 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:45AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:45 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
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Online classes
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 Smart Start of Homestead 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C11MD2186
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Address
- 630 Washington Ave, Homestead FL, 33030
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13052460909
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 10, 2012
- License expires
- August 9, 2026
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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '23
Apr 10, 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 FSC observe… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanNov '24
FindingJul '25
Jul 30, 2025
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…
FindingOct '25
Oct 29, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [3 Year Old] group was inadequate in that [a child was alone roaming the hallway while Child Care Personnel was in the bathroom with the rest of the group.]. CCF Handboo… | 39-01: Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their chi… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent's signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments License Specialist observe… | 39-07: The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments License Specialist observed that the facility failed … | 46-02: Attendance records did not include the time of ea
FindingNov '25
Nov 10, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed … | 45-01: 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…
FindingMar '26
Mar 25, 2026
27-05: Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
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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
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 35 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Smart Start of Homestead
Is Smart Start of Homestead a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Start of Homestead holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2186, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 10, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smart Start of Homestead offer free VPK?
- Yes. Smart Start of Homestead 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 Smart Start of Homestead accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Start of Homestead 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 Smart Start of Homestead's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:45 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Smart Start of Homestead care for?
- Smart Start of Homestead is licensed for up to 85 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Start of Homestead had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Smart Start of Homestead, 5 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.
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