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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 67 and 84. 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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On record in Florida.
2440 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 101, Miami FL, 33180
At a glance
Stop & Play is a day care center with a licensed capacity for 71 children and participates in Voluntary Prekindergarten. Parents praise the friendly staff and flexible hours. Some reviewers mention issues with refund policies.
Summary generated from parent reviews, licensing records, and Google Business signals.
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 71 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
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 Stop & Play 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
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C11MD3149
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
- Address
- 2440 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 101, Miami FL, 33180
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13056907755
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 16, 2022
- License expires
- June 15, 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.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanJun '24
- CleanSep '24
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
- 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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 29 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
Romi has been going from time to time since he was 18 months old. he calls it "Jardin"While for us is more like a Saturday playdate , it covers our...
B O.Feb 7, 2026 - Yelp
they scam me I bought 100hours 1years ago I didn't use all the hours and now they ask 150dollars to use the rest of the hours that I already paid . we can...
David S.Feb 24, 2024 - Yelp
I am so disappointed to be writing this review and have tried multiple times over the years to communicate with the owner, Marlo to try to get this issue...
C M.Nov 17, 2023
Review insights powered by Yelp. Reviews shown verbatim as returned by Yelp Fusion.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 218 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star202
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star15
Questions parents ask about Stop & Play
Is Stop & Play a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Stop & Play holds Florida DCF licence C11MD3149, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 16, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Stop & Play offer free VPK?
- Yes. Stop & Play 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.
What are Stop & Play's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Stop & Play care for?
- Stop & Play is licensed for up to 71 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Stop & Play had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Stop & Play, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
