Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center
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On record in Florida.
2900 NW 43rd Ter, Miami FL, 33142
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 350 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:00PM
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 Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD2207
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 350 children
- Address
- 2900 NW 43rd Ter, Miami FL, 33142
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13056386070
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 17, 2012
- License expires
- May 16, 2027
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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 · 4 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 16, 2024
Infants were placed in cribs with items posing suffocation risk.
FindingMay '24
May 10, 2024
No information given to parents about child safety in cars.
FindingSep '24
Sep 12, 2024
Expired immunization records were found.
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingApr '26
Apr 27, 2026
Staff lacked required training.
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: Head Start participant
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center
Is Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2207, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 17, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
How many children can Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center care for?
- Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center is licensed for up to 350 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Melrose ES @ Bethune Early Childhood Center, 5 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.
