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Discovery Years Child Care

Licensed
14Elevated Risk

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4.3(19)Yelp3.0(2)
Gold SealVPKSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

On record in Florida.

410 SW 57th Ave, Miami FL, 33144

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
104 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 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 Discovery Years Child Care 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
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C11MD0348
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
104 children
Address
410 SW 57th Ave, Miami FL, 33144
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
January 8, 1990
License expires
January 7, 2027

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 · 4 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 21, 2023

    No violations were cited.

  2. CleanMar '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanDec '24
  5. FindingMay '25

    May 5, 2025

    No information given to parents about potential child drop-off risks.

  6. FindingDec '25

    Dec 16, 2025

    No violations were cited.

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 24, 2026

    Insufficient staff-to-child ratio

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)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

From Yelp

Recent parent reviews

  • Yelp

    I love this daycare it has really helped my baby with tummy time and she's now starting to say bye and hi at only 6 months. She started when she was 4...

    AnonymousAug 6, 2025
  • Yelp

    It is not the place we have dreamed for our child; Lack of hygiene, doubtful qualified "teachers", weak learning curriculum; definitely, their priorities...

    AnonymousJan 21, 2011

Review insights powered by Yelp. Reviews shown verbatim as returned by Yelp Fusion.

How the reviews split

The 4.3 average comes from 19 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star15
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Discovery Years Child Care

Is Discovery Years Child Care a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Discovery Years Child Care holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0348, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 8, 1990. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Discovery Years Child Care offer free VPK?

Yes. Discovery Years Child Care 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 Discovery Years Child Care a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Discovery Years Child Care holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does Discovery Years Child Care accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Discovery Years Child Care 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 Discovery Years Child Care's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Discovery Years Child Care care for?

Discovery Years Child Care is licensed for up to 104 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Discovery Years Child Care had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Discovery Years Child Care, 4 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.