Excel Kids Academy Miami Gardens Campus

MIAMI GARDENS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity232
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address17700 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056

CityMIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

CountyMIAMI-DADE

Phone3056240101

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity232

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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17700 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens FL, 33056, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/16/2025

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  • Medium-High3
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  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 459/16/2025

    45. (45-09)

    The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3). The violation was corrected ati as LS shown and explained how to update the Clearinghouse Employee/Contractor Roster. And the provider updated the roster ati Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-16. View official inspection document (report 53784bc5-9447-481f-b1d5-2158aeceef37)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 354/25/2025

    35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-11)

    The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-25. View official inspection document (report afe6047c-3409-4226-a9b9-7e583bcc1f3c)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4110/22/2024

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, FSC observed that ( 6 ) immunization records on file were expired. TA was provided to the provider explaining that all student health and immunization records must always remain up to date and available for review by licensing. Provider was given a corrective action date of 30 days. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments _9_ of _9__ personnel files were reviewed for compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-22. View official inspection document (report fe4d95ba-d7ae-431a-b1d0-3c49583b5a5c)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MIAMI GARDENS, MIAMI-DADE County
  • Capacity: 232
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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