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Golden Apple Academy

Licensed
5Elevated Risk

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(0)Yelp2.7(6)
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

4139 SW 13th Ter, Miami FL, 33134

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

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Golden Apple 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C11MD2651
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
76 children
Address
4139 SW 13th Ter, Miami FL, 33134
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
April 6, 2018
License expires
April 5, 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.

6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJul '23
  2. CleanDec '23
  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 21, 2024

    Infant class was out of ratio

  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 25, 2024

    Bedding and linens were not stored sanitarily and fire safety inspection was not up to date.

  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanAug '25
  7. CleanNov '25
  8. CleanMar '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

The 3 most recent of 6 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    I've had my son here for about four months now and I cannot complain the attitude and the customer service is wonderful.

    AnonymousNov 30, 2017
  • Yelp

    If I could give this zero stars I would. Choosing child care is a very difficult decision for parents regardless of the options. Whether you are able to...

    AnonymousDec 28, 2016
  • Yelp

    Let me start by saying I'd give this place 5 stars of it wasn't for this one nasty aspect. We've taken or son to this daycare for about a year now. And they...

    AnonymousNov 17, 2016

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Questions parents ask about Golden Apple Academy

Is Golden Apple Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Golden Apple Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2651, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 6, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Golden Apple Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Golden Apple 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 Golden Apple Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Golden Apple 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 Golden Apple Academy care for?

Golden Apple Academy is licensed for up to 76 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Golden Apple Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Golden Apple 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.