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Sparks Day Care Inc.

Licensed
9Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 25. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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5.0(5)Yelp(0)
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

8129 NW 12th Ct, Miami FL, 33147

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
51 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

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 Sparks Day Care Inc. 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C11MD1029
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
51 children
Address
8129 NW 12th Ct, Miami FL, 33147
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
June 16, 1975
License expires
November 25, 2026

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. FindingNov '23

    Nov 7, 2023

    Children not marked off transport log, outdoor play area had hazards

  2. CleanMar '24
  3. CleanJul '24
  4. CleanNov '24
  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanOct '25
  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 3, 2026

    Expired fire inspection report.

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 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 Sparks Day Care Inc.

Is Sparks Day Care Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Sparks Day Care Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1029, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 16, 1975. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Sparks Day Care Inc. offer free VPK?

Yes. Sparks Day Care Inc. 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 Sparks Day Care Inc. accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Sparks Day Care Inc. 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 Sparks Day Care Inc. care for?

Sparks Day Care Inc. is licensed for up to 51 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Sparks Day Care Inc. had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Sparks Day Care Inc., 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.