Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
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Verified evidence places this provider between 4 and 17. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
851 SW 117th Ave, Miami FL, 33184
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 2:00PM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 188 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
2:00PM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–3 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 entrance
- 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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
The public record
- License number
- E11MD0176
- License status
- Exempt
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 188 children
- Address
- 851 SW 117th Ave, Miami FL, 33184
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13055527122
- Website
- Not listed
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Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingJan '24
Jan 31, 2024
No approved fire safety inspection and incomplete staff training.
FindingJun '24
Jun 11, 2024
No current fire safety inspection
FindingSep '24
Sep 19, 2024
No violations were cited.
FindingDec '24
Dec 17, 2024
No current fire safety inspection
FindingJul '25
Jul 7, 2025
No current fire safety inspection report on file.
FindingSep '25
Sep 16, 2025
No violations were cited.
FindingJan '26
Jan 28, 2026
No current fire safety inspection report on file.
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
Questions parents ask about Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
Is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E11MD0176, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary offer free VPK?
- Yes. Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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.
Does Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–3 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary care for?
- Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is licensed for up to 188 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary, 7 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.
