1 / 4Smart Starts At Kendallgate
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 23. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
9051 SW 120th Ave, Miami FL, 33186
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 134 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 Smart Starts At Kendallgate 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
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD2512
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
- Address
- 9051 SW 120th Ave, Miami FL, 33186
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +17864768065
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 23, 2015
- License expires
- January 22, 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 · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 28, 2023
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio
FindingDec '23
Dec 8, 2023
No violations were cited.
FindingAug '24
Aug 14, 2024
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio
FindingMay '25
May 22, 2025
Staff-to-child ratio and supervision were inadequate.
FindingSep '25
Sep 11, 2025
Incomplete fire drill records and missing fire extinguisher training documentation.
FindingDec '25
Dec 22, 2025
No current fire safety inspection report
- CleanApr '26
- 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
- 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 3.7 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star10
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Smart Starts At Kendallgate
Is Smart Starts At Kendallgate a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Smart Starts At Kendallgate holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2512, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 23, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Smart Starts At Kendallgate offer free VPK?
- Yes. Smart Starts At Kendallgate 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 Smart Starts At Kendallgate accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Smart Starts At Kendallgate 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 Smart Starts At Kendallgate's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Smart Starts At Kendallgate care for?
- Smart Starts At Kendallgate is licensed for up to 134 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Smart Starts At Kendallgate had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Smart Starts At Kendallgate, 7 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.
