1 / 5The Motivational Edge
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 26. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1550 NW 36th St, Miami FL, 33142
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:00AM to 8:00PM
- Licensed for
- 105 children
Hours
On the state licence record
8:00AM to 8:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–8 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–8 PM
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 The Motivational Edge 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C11MD3273
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Address
- 1550 NW 36th St, Miami FL, 33142
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +17866372143
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 2, 2024
- License expires
- August 1, 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.
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingNov '24
Nov 12, 2024
Room capacity not posted, incomplete emergency info, and training requirements not met.
FindingFeb '25
Feb 11, 2025
Child care personnel didn't complete required training before returning to industry.
FindingMar '25
Mar 12, 2025
Facility not in good repair, staff lacked required training.
FindingJun '25
Jun 24, 2025
Child care personnel didn't complete required training before returning to industry.
FindingJun '25
Jun 25, 2025
Refrigerator/freezer lacked thermometer, some staff lacked 40-hour training.
FindingOct '25
Oct 20, 2025
Emergency drill records and child care training were not maintained properly.
FindingMar '26
Mar 3, 2026
Food handlers lacked proper head covering and caterer's license was missing.
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.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 17 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star15
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about The Motivational Edge
Is The Motivational Edge a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Motivational Edge holds Florida DCF licence C11MD3273, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 2, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are The Motivational Edge's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–8 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Motivational Edge care for?
- The Motivational Edge is licensed for up to 105 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Motivational Edge had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at The Motivational Edge, 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.
