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Little Starz Academy LLC

17800 NW 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation Commission of Social ServicesAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity59 children

Overview

About Us

Little Starz Academy LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 59 children in Miami Gardens, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Starz Academy LLC.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C11MD3322

ExpiresFeb 1, 2027

Inspection History

4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJun '24
  2. CleanOct '24
  3. FindingJan '25

    Jan 15, 2025

    01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments Technical Assistance: License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising The license must be displayed in a co… | 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 …

  4. FindingMay '25

    May 6, 2025

    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 Child care … | 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…

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 29, 2025

    19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Children observed to be napping at less than the re… | 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 Record Kee… | 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 The facility failed to…

  6. FindingDec '25

    Dec 29, 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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of November 2025…

  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanMay '26

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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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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

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