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Miami-Dade County · Florida

Miami at a glance

772 licensed child care providers in Miami, drawn from the state licensing agency's public records. Each profile carries the license number, status, and capacity on record. Where the state publishes nothing for a field, or the daycare is not licensed, the profile says so plainly.

About licensed daycares in Miami

Miami is the anchor city of Miami-Dade County and the economic engine of South Florida, a bilingual metropolis where Cuban, Haitian, Colombian, and Venezuelan families sit alongside long-tenured Anglo and Black communities. Neighborhoods like Brickell, Coral Way, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Wynwood, and Kendall each carry their own character, and the choice of child care often follows the family's daily orbit between home, work in the urban core, and extended family across the county.

Working parents here are frequently on tight morning windows between highway commutes and school drop-offs, so proximity, language of instruction, and licensed capacity all matter. Miami's licensed provider mix reflects that reality, running from established center chains near Brickell and Downtown to family day care homes woven into the neighborhood fabric of Westchester, Flagami, and Little Havana. Faith-based programs and Spanish-immersion offerings are widely represented.

Miami averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

-0.4 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Miami3.0
  • Florida3.4

458 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

-16 vs Florida average

Average Daycare Index Rating across the providers here that carry a score. Each score is built only from the public record available for that provider, and whatever the data cannot answer is excluded rather than guessed at. See scoring guide.

  • Miami39
  • Florida55

772 providers sampled

Top 10 Google RatingsYelp

Bayesian-adjusted so review volume matters, not just stars.

Top 10 Safety Ratings

Ranked by the composite Daycare Confidence Index.

Most-Reviewed Miami Daycares

Raw review volume. Not a quality signal on its own.

Most Loved by Miami ParentsYelp

Trust-adjusted parent rating, so review volume counts.

Highest-confidence providers

Ranked by the overall Confidence Index: the regulatory record, parent reviews, accreditation, staff qualifications, and how much each provider publishes about itself. How scoring works.

    • Photo of The Creative Learning Center

      The Creative Learning Center

      12455 SW 104th St, Miami FL, 33186

      5.0(19)Yelp4.4(5)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Academy For Kids Preschool,Inc

      Academy For Kids Preschool,Inc

      16760 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196

      5.0(72)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
    • Photo of Kids for Kids Academy

      Kids for Kids Academy

      14465 Country Walk Dr, Miami FL, 33186

      4.8(97)Yelp3.8(17)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Mika's Academy , LLC

      Mika's Academy , LLC

      13755 SW 90th St, Miami FL, 33186

      5.0(67)Yelp5.0(1)
      VPKCenter-based

    • New Jerusalem Community Development Corporation

      777 NW 85th St, Miami FL, 33150

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children Services

    • St Alban's Day Nursery Inc

      3465 Brooker St, Miami FL, 33133

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Discovery Corner Academy

      Discovery Corner Academy

      16905 SW 100th Ave, Miami FL, 33157

      5.0(60)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Kingdom Academy

      Kingdom Academy

      9010 SW 157th Ave, Miami FL, 33196

      (0)Yelp3.9(11)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
    • Photo of Sunflowers Academy

      Sunflowers Academy

      2901 SW 7th St, Miami FL, 33135

      (0)Yelp1.0(1)
      Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
    • Photo of Imagine Silver Palms Academy Inc

      Imagine Silver Palms Academy Inc

      15680 SW 232nd St, Miami FL, 33170

      5.0(19)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
    • Photo of Arcadia Academy

      Arcadia Academy

      210 NW 22nd Ave, Miami FL, 33125

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Auburndale Elementary

      Auburndale Elementary

      3255 SW 6th St, Miami FL 33135-2614

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Calvary Christian Academy North MIAMI

      Calvary Christian Academy North MIAMI

      951 NW 136th St, Miami FL, 33168

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Centro Hispano Catolico Child Development Center

      Centro Hispano Catolico Child Development Center

      125 NW 25th St, Miami FL, 33127

      4.7(43)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Claude Pepper Elementary

      Claude Pepper Elementary

      14550 SW 96th St, Miami FL 33186-1063

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Magic Little Hands LLC

      Magic Little Hands LLC

      14268 SW 8th St, Miami FL, 33184

      5.0(11)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary

      Norma Butler Bossard Elementary

      15950 SW 144th St, Miami FL, 33196

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Oliver Hoover Elementary

      Oliver Hoover Elementary

      9050 Hammocks Blvd, Miami FL, 33196

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Pineview Preschools (Sunset)

      Pineview Preschools (Sunset)

      6333 Sunset Dr, Miami FL, 33143

      4.8(58)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
    • Photo of Seminole Elementary

      Seminole Elementary

      121 SW 78th Pl, Miami FL 33144-2336

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Silver Bluff Elementary

      Silver Bluff Elementary

      2609 SW 25th Ave, Miami FL, 33133

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Sol Academy, Inc.

      Sol Academy, Inc.

      10570 SW 97th Ave, Miami FL, 33176

      5.0(20)Yelp5.0(4)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Sunset Elementary

      Sunset Elementary

      5120 Sunset Dr, Miami FL, 33143

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Sylvania Heights Elementary

      Sylvania Heights Elementary

      5901 SW 16th St, Miami FL, 33155

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of The Biltmore School

      The Biltmore School

      1600 SW 57th Ave, Miami FL, 33155

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

772 daycares in Miami

  • Photo of Leilany Nursery School

    Leilany Nursery School

    10316 W Flagler St, Miami FL, 33174

    5.0(179)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Tamiami Academy

    Tamiami Academy

    1210 SW 78th Ct, Miami FL, 33144

    5.0(92)Yelp5.0(1)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Mini Me Day Care Learning Center Inc

    Mini Me Day Care Learning Center Inc

    9851 SW 1st St, Miami FL, 33174

    4.9(175)Yelp5.0(2)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Bais Menachem Of North Miami Beach

    Bais Menachem Of North Miami Beach

    17299 NE 10th Ave, Miami FL, 33162

    4.9(145)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Academy For Kids Preschool,Inc

    Academy For Kids Preschool,Inc

    16760 SW 88th St, Miami FL, 33196

    5.0(72)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Young Prodigies Learning Center

    Young Prodigies Learning Center

    11980 SW 8th St Ste 10, Miami FL, 33184

    4.9(125)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Children's International Academy Center, LLC

    Children's International Academy Center, LLC

    2750 SW 112th Ave, Miami FL, 33165

    5.0(68)Yelp3.0(2)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Mika's Academy , LLC

    Mika's Academy , LLC

    13755 SW 90th St, Miami FL, 33186

    5.0(67)Yelp5.0(1)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Vinci Junior Academy

    Vinci Junior Academy

    175 SW 17th Ave, Miami FL, 33135

    4.9(101)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Discovery Corner Academy

    Discovery Corner Academy

    16905 SW 100th Ave, Miami FL, 33157

    5.0(60)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of ABC Learning Pre-School

    ABC Learning Pre-School

    11890 SW 8th St Ste 100, Miami FL, 33184

    4.9(72)Yelp4.7(12)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Soler Stars Academy LLC

    Soler Stars Academy LLC

    869 SW 132nd Ave, Miami FL, 33184

    5.0(46)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Infantia Academy, Corp

    Infantia Academy, Corp

    308 Central Blvd, Miami FL, 33144

    4.9(64)Yelp5.0(1)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Stars Learning Center 2

    Little Stars Learning Center 2

    8670 Bird Rd, Miami FL, 33155

    5.0(40)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Pebbles & Bam Bam Day Care Corp

    Pebbles & Bam Bam Day Care Corp

    8710 SW 20th Ter, Miami FL, 33165

    5.0(40)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Kids for Kids Academy

    Kids for Kids Academy

    14465 Country Walk Dr, Miami FL, 33186

    4.8(97)Yelp3.8(17)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of The Children's First Preschool Early Learning Center Inc

    The Children's First Preschool Early Learning Center Inc

    10870 SW 113th Pl, Miami FL, 33176

    4.8(83)Yelp3.3(7)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Stop & Play

    Stop & Play

    2440 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 101, Miami FL, 33180

    4.7(218)Yelp4.3(29)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of New Horizons Preschool

    New Horizons Preschool

    8150 SW 8th St Ste 102, Miami FL, 33144

    4.9(49)Yelp5.0(2)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Fantastic Land Learning Center Inc

    Fantastic Land Learning Center Inc

    9600 SW 8th St Ste 12-14, Miami FL, 33174

    4.8(78)Yelp4.0(4)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Happy Faces Academy Center Corp

    Happy Faces Academy Center Corp

    10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami FL, 33165

    5.0(35)Yelp5.0(1)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Wynwood Learning Center Ii

    Wynwood Learning Center Ii

    5580 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL, 33127

    4.8(77)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Creativa Academy, Inc.

    Creativa Academy, Inc.

    13910 SW 8th St, Miami FL, 33184

    4.8(76)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Creative Souls

    Little Creative Souls

    139 NE 25th St, Miami FL, 33137

    5.0(34)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Gables Montessori School

    Gables Montessori School

    990 S Le Jeune Rd, Miami FL, 33134

    4.9(46)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of World To Grow Learning Center II, LLC

    World To Grow Learning Center II, LLC

    1125 NW 119th St, Miami FL, 33168

    4.8(65)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of The 2nd House Daycare & Learning Center Corp.

    The 2nd House Daycare & Learning Center Corp.

    111 Fontainebleau Blvd, Miami FL, 33172

    4.7(135)Yelp3.7(9)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of JWC Kids Academy

    JWC Kids Academy

    10680 SW 113th Pl, Miami FL, 33176

    4.8(64)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Accreditation, Inc.
  • Photo of Novi Daycare Learning Center

    Novi Daycare Learning Center

    9270 Hammocks Blvd Ste 302, Miami FL, 33196

    5.0(31)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Pineview Preschools (Douglas) Corp

    Pineview Preschools (Douglas) Corp

    2965 S Douglas Rd, Miami FL, 33133

    4.8(63)Yelp4.0(21)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of KID'S LAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

    KID'S LAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

    9225 SW 137th Ave, Miami FL, 33186

    4.8(60)Yelp4.1(8)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Rayitos De Luz

    Rayitos De Luz

    2981 NW 95th Ter, Miami FL, 33147

    5.0(30)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Temple Sinai Of North Dade

    Temple Sinai Of North Dade

    18801 NE 22nd Ave, Miami FL, 33180

    5.0(30)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Bright Futures Preschool

    Bright Futures Preschool

    13724 SW 84th St, Miami FL, 33183

    4.8(58)Yelp5.0(3)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Pineview Preschools (Sunset)

    Pineview Preschools (Sunset)

    6333 Sunset Dr, Miami FL, 33143

    4.8(58)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Step By Step Educational Center LLC

    Step By Step Educational Center LLC

    4339 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL, 33127

    5.0(29)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Amazing Learning Center LLC

    Amazing Learning Center LLC

    4290 NW 21st Ave, Miami FL, 33142

    4.9(37)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Little Explorers Academy Of Westchester LLC

    Little Explorers Academy Of Westchester LLC

    8243 SW 40th St, Miami FL, 33155

    5.0(28)Yelp5.0(1)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center

    Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center

    18900 NE 25th Ave, Miami FL, 33180

    4.6(627)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of AA Academy Learning Center 2

    AA Academy Learning Center 2

    1540 NW 111th St, Miami FL, 33167

    4.9(36)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Highland Oaks Park

    Highland Oaks Park

    20300 NE 24th Ave, Miami FL, 33180

    4.6(521)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Bottega Child Development Center LLC

    Bottega Child Development Center LLC

    5911 Bird Rd, Miami FL, 33155

    5.0(27)Yelp5.0(7)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Kids Be Kids Preschools

    Kids Be Kids Preschools

    12750 SW 128th St Ste 101-102, Miami FL, 33186

    5.0(27)Yelp4.0(1)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Latina Early Childhood Center

    Latina Early Childhood Center

    1223 SW 4th St, Miami FL, 33135

    5.0(27)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Key Point Coral Gables Preschool

    Key Point Coral Gables Preschool

    3066 SW 38th Ave, Miami FL, 33146

    5.0(26)Yelp1.0(1)
    Center-based
  • Photo of KLA Schools Of West Kendall

    KLA Schools Of West Kendall

    8950 SW 137th Ave, Miami FL, 33186

    4.7(83)Yelp4.0(9)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of First Launch Preparatory

    First Launch Preparatory

    7845 Coral Way, Miami FL, 33155

    4.8(46)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Village Montessori School

    Village Montessori School

    1273 SW 22nd St, Miami FL, 33165

    4.9(31)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Town Center Pre-School

    Town Center Pre-School

    10201 Hammocks Blvd Ste 149, Miami FL, 33196

    4.8(43)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children Services
  • Photo of Learning Tree Day Care Preschool 2 Inc

    Learning Tree Day Care Preschool 2 Inc

    4205 SW 84th Ave, Miami FL, 33155

    5.0(24)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Kids Learning Center LLC

    Little Kids Learning Center LLC

    9145 NW 27th Ave, Miami FL, 33147

    5.0(24)Yelp5.0(1)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Gang Alternative, Inc.

    Gang Alternative, Inc.

    500 NW 67th St, Miami FL, 33150

    4.8(42)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Kids Steps Academy Inc

    Kids Steps Academy Inc

    12039 SW 132nd Ct Unit 16, Miami FL, 33186

    4.8(42)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Devon Aire Kiddy College Inc

    Devon Aire Kiddy College Inc

    12289 SW 112th St, Miami FL, 33186

    4.9(30)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of IKids Preschool At Coral Reef

    IKids Preschool At Coral Reef

    16000 SW 112th Ave, Miami FL, 33157

    5.0(23)Yelp5.0(1)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation Commission of Social Services
  • Photo of Little Shaver #2 Inc

    Little Shaver #2 Inc

    10780 SW 56th St, Miami FL, 33165

    5.0(23)Yelp5.0(3)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Fl Academy Corp

    Fl Academy Corp

    10360 SW 40th St, Miami FL, 33165

    4.9(29)Yelp3.8(9)
    Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Little Learners Preschool At Aventura

    Little Learners Preschool At Aventura

    19210 W Dixie Hwy, Miami FL, 33180

    4.9(28)Yelp4.5(2)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Montessori Children's Academy

    Montessori Children's Academy

    9400 SW 16th St, Miami FL, 33165

    4.8(38)Yelp3.5(10)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Happy Family Learning Center

    Happy Family Learning Center

    6950 SW 117th Ave 102, Miami FL, 33183

    5.0(22)Yelp3.1(15)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

More daycares in Miami

712 more, in the same order as the cards above. Each name opens that provider’s licence record, inspections and parent reviews.

Parents ask

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Miami, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 772 licensed child care providers within the Miami city limits, in Miami-Dade County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Miami daycares offer VPK?

421 of the 772 licensed providers in Miami currently offer Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds — filter by the VPK badge on the sidebar to see them.

How many Miami daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

181 providers in Miami hold Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires an outside quality accreditation above the DCF licensing minimum. Filter by the Gold Seal chip to see them.

Which Miami daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

468 providers in Miami are on record as offering the Florida School Readiness subsidized child care program. Filter by the School Readiness chip to see the current list.

Are there Head Start programs in Miami?

70 providers participate in the federal Head Start program in Miami. Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 at no cost to the family.

How often are Miami daycares inspected by DCF?

Licensed child care facilities in Florida are inspected at least three times per year by the Florida Department of Children and Families, plus additional visits in response to complaints or reported incidents. Every routine inspection recorded by DCF appears on the daycare's profile page on this site.

Are most Miami daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 772 licensed providers in Miami, roughly 709 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 28 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Miami daycare's current license status?

Every daycare profile on this site links back to the Florida Department of Children and Families public license lookup. Before enrolling, verify the current license status, capacity, and any open corrective actions directly at myflfamilies.com. The DCF record is authoritative and more current than anything published here.