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Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8

13100 NW 12th Ave, North Miami FL, 33168

42Elevated Risk
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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolFood ServedHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity221 children

Overview

About Us

Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8 is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 221 children in North Miami, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Miami-Dade County for 7 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Excel Kids Academy-Benjamin Franklin K-8.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C11MD2873

ExpiresFeb 24, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 24, 2023

    29-02: The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7,… | 38-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments Licensing authority observed the provide…

  2. FindingApr '23

    Apr 6, 2023

    28-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Licensing…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 15, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [44 children were supervised by the school security officer from 1:50PM to 2:03PM due to child care personnel not present] group was inadequate in that [44 after school … | 21-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Primar…

  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanSep '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanMay '26

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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