Maranatha Child Development Center
18900 NW 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity103 children
Overview
About Us
Maranatha Child Development Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 103 children in Miami Gardens, Florida. The program has served Miami Gardens families for over 45 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Maranatha Child Development Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
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Inspection History
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJul '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 12, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments At time of in…
FindingMay '24
May 15, 2024
34-01: The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments Provider came into compliance whe… | 44-05: A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Comments Provider came into compliance when staff left the facility. Technical assist… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Provider came into …
- CleanMar '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 23, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General … | 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 … | 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…
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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