1 / 7The Advent School Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 15 and 31. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
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On record in Florida.
12240 SW 8th St, Miami FL, 33184
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 188 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 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
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
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking
- 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 The Advent School 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
- C11MD2185
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 188 children
- Address
- 12240 SW 8th St, Miami FL, 33184
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13052209955
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 27, 2012
- License expires
- July 26, 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.
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '24
Feb 12, 2024
No violations were cited except for immunization records.
FindingJun '24
Jun 25, 2024
No violations were cited.
FindingAug '24
Aug 15, 2024
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio and incomplete attendance records.
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanOct '25
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJun '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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 4 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
- Yelp
Cuando se va por primera vez la primera impresión es wow, luego salen las verdaderas caras, no es buen daycare, comenzando por la primera cara que está al...
Carmen F.May 6, 2025 - Yelp
This it's the worse place to bring your child ever. The teachers and the director are amazing persons but the owner is sucht an arrogant person they don't...
Amanda B.Jun 14, 2021 - Yelp
To all the parents that take there kids to this daycare becareful with the payments the owner put in your account. Let me advise you if you owe money by any...
Global E.Aug 30, 2019
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How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 27 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star26
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about The Advent School Academy
Is The Advent School Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Advent School Academy holds Florida DCF licence C11MD2185, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 27, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Advent School Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Advent School 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.
Is The Advent School Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Advent School Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does The Advent School Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The Advent School Academy 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 The Advent School Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–7 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Advent School Academy care for?
- The Advent School Academy is licensed for up to 188 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Advent School Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at The Advent School Academy, 5 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.
