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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 28. 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
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On record in Florida.
9500 SW 32nd St, Miami FL, 33165
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 56 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM 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 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 Friendly Kids Academy 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
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD0793
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
- Address
- 9500 SW 32nd St, Miami FL, 33165
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13055513601
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 5, 2004
- License expires
- January 4, 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.
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingAug '23
Aug 7, 2023
Napping spaces were not 18 inches apart.
FindingJul '24
Jul 22, 2024
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio
- CleanMar '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanMay '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.
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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
I have had my son in this school since he was two years old. I love it! My nieces and nephews (5) of them all attended this same school so it was an...
AnonymousMar 1, 2016 - Yelp
Took my 6 month old out after 1 week. Negligence!! Negligence!! No common sense has my daughter in the crib sweating soaking wet and didn't take jacket off....
AnonymousFeb 17, 2016
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How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 10 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Friendly Kids Academy
Is Friendly Kids Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Friendly Kids Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0793, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 5, 2004. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Friendly Kids Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Friendly Kids Academy 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 Friendly Kids Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Friendly Kids Academy 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.
How many children can Friendly Kids Academy care for?
- Friendly Kids Academy is licensed for up to 56 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Friendly Kids Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Friendly Kids Academy, 2 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.
