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Miami, FL 33165 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sweet Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About Sweet Start Academy
Sweet Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Miami, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 5, 2026, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Pre-K4 and VPK |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Assistance it accepts | Florida School Readiness |
| Discounts | Sibling discounts |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sweet Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Miami-Dade County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$200
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$170
Home daycare$145
Preschool
Center$155
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Sweet Start Academy
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2026
- License number
- #C11MD3646
Inspections
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Sweet Start Academy
Is Sweet Start Academy licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 5, 2026.
Does Sweet Start Academy have inspection violations?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Sweet Start Academy care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Sweet Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sweet Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (305) 260-9700 to ask.
What is Sweet Start Academy's phone number?
(305) 260-9700.
Where is Sweet Start Academy?
3720 Sw 86th Ave, Miami, FL 33155. The nearest other daycare we list is Petit Carrousel, 0.2 miles away.