Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Hialeah across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Hialeah. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Hialeah. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Hialeah. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Hialeah. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Academy For Young Learners is a Gold Seal-accredited (APPLE), DCF-licensed center in Hialeah serving toddlers through 5th-grade children with a perfect inspection record across 12 reviews from 2022 to 2026. The center offers enriched programming including Spanish, art, Zumba, and technology integration via iPads and interactive boards, plus full daily meals. It accepts multiple scholarship types (School Readiness, VPK, Step Up for Students, Family Empowerment) and maintains a strong 4.8-star parent rating from 84 reviews. Parent-reported teacher ratios average 1:16, which is on the higher end for preschool settings, and independent accreditation verification through NAEYC or Cognia is not confirmed.
Safety10.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Spanish, art, computers, and Zumba classes offered. After-school program, summer program, and daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) provided; classrooms equipped with iPads and interactive boards.
What sets it apart: APPLE Accredited facility serving toddlers through 5th grade. Multiple scholarships accepted (Step Up For Students, Family Empowerment Scholarship, and others); licensed facility (Lic. C11MD1854).
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Top 3 in Hialeah
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Hialeah. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Hialeah. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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