Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Hialeah. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher-quality score in Hialeah. This dimension reflects staff credentials, tenure, warmth, and how consistently parents praise individual teachers.
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.
Smallest Classes
Earned the best class-size score in Hialeah. This dimension reflects group sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and how much individual space and attention each child gets.
Full Ranking Detail
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Cinderella School is a NECPA-accredited, licensed center-based provider at 1084 W 23rd St in Hialeah serving children from 6 weeks through 5th grade. With over 50 years of operation, excellent staff-to-child ratios (1:4 infants, 1:6 toddlers), CDA-certified bilingual teachers, and an active VPK contract through the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade, the center combines play-based learning with research-backed curricula including Creative Curriculum, Wonders for English Language Arts, and BEST Math. The school offers enrichment in arts, music, and foreign language, with flexible hours and before/after-school programs for working families. Its large capacity of 216 and absence of publicly confirmed ratings means potential families would benefit from an in-person visit to assess the personal fit and community sentiment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning using the Creative Curriculum for infants and preschool; research-based programs including Wonders for English Language Arts, BEST Standards for Math, and Inspire Science for elementary grades.
Programs & activities: Art, music, imaginative play, sensory experiences, storytelling, hands-on learning, scientific method instruction, and real-world math. Before/after-school and summer programs available for school-age children.
What sets it apart: Operating 50+ years; NECPA-accredited; licensed teachers; serves ages 6 weeks through 5th grade; open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6:00 PM with flexible hours; partnerships with Florida Department of Education and Early Learning Coalition; secure, clean campus.
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