Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hialeah. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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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Paradise Christian School & Development Center is a NAEYC-accredited, faith-based nonprofit serving infants through five-year-olds in Hialeah, with an excellent 8:1 student-teacher ratio and active Head Start and Early Head Start programs since 1981. The center earns a 96% Facebook recommendation rate and emphasizes STEAM initiatives, nature-based learning, and community service through projects like recycling and pet sponsorships. Bilingual materials and full-service offerings—from infant care through before/after school programs—support working families across Hialeah's low-income neighborhoods. However, Indeed staff reviews average only 2.2/5 with concerns about teacher workload and pay, and a 2023 civil lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, warranting careful parent due diligence beyond public ratings.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“The best early childhood center ever”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, family-centered approach focused on child development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains; no specific named curriculum model mentioned.
Programs & activities: Programs include Nature's Paradise, Healthy Scott Project, STEAM Project, Mr. Bill Recycles Project, and pet sponsorship opportunities; teacher-selected children's book recommendations.
What sets it apart: Head Start/Early Head Start provider serving ages 0-5 since 1981; bilingual English/Spanish materials; partnerships with ECE, MDC-CAHSD, Eco-Healthy Child Care, and USDA nutrition program; DCF License C11MD0782.
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