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Garden Of Light Academy Inc

1171 NE 149th St, North Miami FL, 33161

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity55 children

Overview

About Us

Garden Of Light Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 55 children in North Miami, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Miami-Dade County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Garden Of Light Academy Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C11MD1369

ExpiresAug 14, 2026

Inspection History

6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMay '24

    May 10, 2024

    01-01: The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. Comments LS observed facility failed to have the current license posted. During the commencement of compla… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [3-year-old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was able to have a yarn placed around neck]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments While condu… | 04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR] Comments During the commencement of complaint investigati… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments During… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were

  2. FindingDec '24

    Dec 12, 2024

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments LS observed toilet seat in the (3-year-old) bathroom to be unattached …

  3. CleanJan '25
  4. CleanApr '25
  5. CleanJul '25
  6. CleanDec '25
  7. CleanMar '26
  8. CleanJun '26

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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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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