Shining Light Childcare Development Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 10 and 27. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8220 NW 13th Ct, Miami FL, 33147
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 12:00AM to 5:29AM; 5:30AM to 11:59PM
- Licensed for
- 104 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
12:00AM to 5:29AM; 5:30AM to 11:59PM
Monday through Sunday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–1 AM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–1 AM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–1 AM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–1 AM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–1 AM
- Sat
- 6:30 AM–12 AM
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
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 Shining Light Childcare Development 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
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Night Care
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD1430
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Address
- 8220 NW 13th Ct, Miami FL, 33147
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13056961802
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 3, 2006
- License expires
- July 2, 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.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingJun '23
Jun 23, 2023
No current fire safety inspection report on file.
FindingMar '24
Mar 1, 2024
Expired immunization records were found.
FindingApr '25
Apr 21, 2025
Staff lacked required 40-hour child care training.
FindingOct '25
Oct 20, 2025
No violations were cited.
- CleanFeb '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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Shining Light Childcare Development Center
Is Shining Light Childcare Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Shining Light Childcare Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1430, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 3, 2006. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Shining Light Childcare Development Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Shining Light Childcare Development Center 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 Shining Light Childcare Development Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Shining Light Childcare Development Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Shining Light Childcare Development Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Shining Light Childcare Development Center 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 Shining Light Childcare Development Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–1 AM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Shining Light Childcare Development Center care for?
- Shining Light Childcare Development Center is licensed for up to 104 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Shining Light Childcare Development Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Shining Light Childcare Development Center, 4 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.
