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Sweet Start Academy

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56Elevated Risk

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

3720 SW 86th Ave, Miami FL, 33155

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
37 children

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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 Sweet Start Academy 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

The public record

License number
C11MD3646
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
37 children
Address
3720 SW 86th Ave, Miami FL, 33155
County
Miami-Dade County
Website
Not listed
License issued
January 5, 2026
License expires
January 4, 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 3 inspections

  1. CleanDec '25
  2. CleanJan '26
  3. 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)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Sweet Start Academy

Is Sweet Start Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Sweet Start Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD3646, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 5, 2026. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Sweet Start Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Sweet Start Academy 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.

How many children can Sweet Start Academy care for?

Sweet Start Academy is licensed for up to 37 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Sweet Start Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 3 inspections at Sweet Start Academy, 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.