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Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall

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4.6(12)Yelp(0)
Gold SealVPKSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

On record in Florida.

16237 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 11:59PM
Licensed for
150 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 11:59PM

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 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 Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall 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
  • Night Care

The public record

License number
C11MD2395
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
150 children
Address
16237 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 31, 2013
License expires
December 30, 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.

4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanAug '23
  3. CleanDec '23
  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 18, 2024

    Expired fire inspection

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 19, 2025

    Insufficient staff-to-child ratio observed.

  6. CleanApr '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

  • 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.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star10
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star1

Questions parents ask about Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall

Is Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2395, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 31, 2013. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall offer free VPK?

Yes. Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall 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 Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall 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 Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall'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 Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall care for?

Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall is licensed for up to 150 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall, 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.