Tiny Tykes Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 30 and 51. 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.
18 NE 6th St, Homestead FL, 33030
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 82 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM 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
Accessibility
- 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 Tiny Tykes 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
- C11MD1482
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
- Address
- 18 NE 6th St, Homestead FL, 33030
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13052428100
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 1, 2007
- License expires
- January 31, 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.
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJan '23
- CleanJun '23
- CleanOct '23
- CleanJan '24
- CleanMay '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingSep '25
Sep 4, 2025
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health … | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingApr '26
Apr 20, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera… | 15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [82] based on 35 square feet and [84] children were… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire Drill conduct during the month of February, and March,]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Heal…
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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 20 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star17
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Tiny Tykes Academy
Is Tiny Tykes Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Tiny Tykes Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1482, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 1, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Tiny Tykes Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Tiny Tykes 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 Tiny Tykes Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Tiny Tykes Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Tiny Tykes Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Tiny Tykes 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 Tiny Tykes Academy'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 Tiny Tykes Academy care for?
- Tiny Tykes Academy is licensed for up to 82 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Tiny Tykes Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Tiny Tykes Academy, 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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