FOCAL
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 4 and 16. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
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On record in Florida.
765 NW 36th St, Miami FL, 33127
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 135 children
Hours
On the state licence record
8:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
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 FOCAL 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
- Full Day
The public record
- License number
- C11MD2856
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
- Address
- 765 NW 36th St, Miami FL, 33127
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13059605166
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 29, 2018
- License expires
- November 28, 2026
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.
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '23
Jul 25, 2023
Expired fire inspection and missing CPR/first-aid certifications.
FindingMar '24
Mar 25, 2024
Missing fire drill records and incomplete child/personnel records.
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
Missing background screening documentation for personnel.
FindingJun '24
Jun 26, 2024
Staff lacked required child care training.
FindingNov '24
Nov 22, 2024
Missing fire safety inspection and director credential.
FindingJun '25
Jun 11, 2025
No current fire safety inspection report on file.
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
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.
How the reviews split
The 3.7 average comes from 3 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star2
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about FOCAL
Is FOCAL a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. FOCAL holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2856, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 29, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
How many children can FOCAL care for?
- FOCAL is licensed for up to 135 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has FOCAL had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at FOCAL, 6 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.
