South Dade Child Development Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 62 and 83. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
28520 SW 148th Ave, Homestead FL, 33033
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 475 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by South Dade Child Development 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
The public record
- License number
- C11MD0429
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 475 children
- Address
- 28520 SW 148th Ave, Homestead FL, 33033
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13052450979
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 22, 1997
- License expires
- June 18, 2027
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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.
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
FindingOct '23
Oct 18, 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 At the time of inspection,…
FindingMay '24
May 30, 2024
17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical E…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanOct '25
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanMay '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
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Questions parents ask about South Dade Child Development Center
Is South Dade Child Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. South Dade Child Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0429, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 22, 1997. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does South Dade Child Development Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. South Dade Child Development 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 South Dade Child Development Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. South Dade Child Development Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does South Dade Child Development Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows South Dade Child Development 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.
How many children can South Dade Child Development Center care for?
- South Dade Child Development Center is licensed for up to 475 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has South Dade Child Development Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at South Dade Child Development Center, 2 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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