1 / 7Lifted Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 64 and 85. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
- 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.
Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error
On record in Florida.
14955 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:45PM
- Licensed for
- 122 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:45PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:45 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:45 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
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking
- Free 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 Lifted 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
The public record
- License number
- C11MD1888
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
- Address
- 14955 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13053888059
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 28, 2011
- License expires
- January 27, 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.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
FindingMay '23
May 1, 2023
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments FSC observed the outside playground with resil… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments FSC observed a child care personnel with an expired back… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments FSC observed the employee roster not updat…
- CleanMay '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanApr '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanJan '26
- 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
The 3 most recent of 8 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
Don't go to the fair here. What a money grab... Lots of bugs because they didn't mow the lawn. 2-4 rides are the only ones kids can go on everything else...
Joseph V.Jan 12, 2025 - Yelp
I was raised in Miami but I've been living in Chicago for 3 years now. I haven't been to church since I left Miami, and my mom has been raving about Lifted...
Andrea V.Jan 11, 2025 - Yelp
Friendly family atmosphere. A bible based church, NOT a make me feel good church. 3 services on Sunday to please the early risers, and late...
Ezequiel O.Nov 28, 2024
Review insights powered by Yelp. Reviews shown verbatim as returned by Yelp Fusion.
Questions parents ask about Lifted Academy
Is Lifted Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Lifted Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1888, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 28, 2011. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Lifted Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Lifted 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 Lifted Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Lifted 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.
What are Lifted Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:45 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Lifted Academy care for?
- Lifted Academy is licensed for up to 122 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Lifted Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Lifted Academy, 1 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.
