The Light Preparatory Academy
MIAMI GARDENS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4481 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens FL, 33055
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Phone3056001493
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity46
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4481 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens FL, 33055, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026
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- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 233/6/2026
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Due: 8/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report a076cff2-26ee-4b32-add6-68376ab6ea7c)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2312/12/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report df6b6f35-b04b-4105-95ab-753b5e0650cc)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/12/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report df6b6f35-b04b-4105-95ab-753b5e0650cc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 457/18/2025
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 employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. Due: 8/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-18. View official inspection document (report bfe3f3b0-efbd-42c2-a5a9-04f473d59ea0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 124/16/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-03)
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The outside play area has some construction debris, that pose a safety hazard. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report f129fe6c-e8b6-4bf2-a28f-71c58667e0b3)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,121/month
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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: 46
- Type: Child Care Facility
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