Home > Florida > Miami-dade County > Miami

My First Place Preschool

9450 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33173

Tel: (305) 271-6633

www.myfirstplacepreschool.net

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

My First Place Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1991

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Michelle de la Hoz

Admissions Associate

Vanessa Figueredo

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BalletSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Piano Lessons

School Notes

My first place school has Unique learning environment which provides a safe loving and personal educational experience which leaves children well prepared for their next step to kindergarten and beyond.
The daily schedule includes free choice of time spent in the learning centers, group times for creative movement, music, story time and dramatization.
Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play and cognitive and small motor development.
Our center encourages reenactment of life's roles.
The environment is planned to stimulate imagination and creativity, socialization's and exploration and discovery, while channeling the use of muscles important to developing bodies.
The main objective of our program is to provide a safe, loving well-rounded positive learning experience that will foster the cognitive,emotional,physical and social development of each child.
We respect and encourage each child's uniqueness and cultural diversity and use this as a tool to teach and learn from one another in order to build a strong community of learners.
Together with parental support we provide the tools with which a child can create, discover and experience life in the most positive way possible.

My first place school has Unique learning environment which provides a safe loving and personal educational experience which leaves children well prepared for their next step to kindergarten and beyond. The daily schedule includes free choice of time spent in the learning centers, group times for creative movement, music, story time and dramatization. A weekly news letter will be distributed to all parents to inform them of all the material being covered for the week or month. Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play and cognitive and small motor development. Our center encourages reenactment of life's roles. The environment is planned to stimulate imagination and creativity, socialization's and exploration and discovery, while channeling the use of muscles important to developing bodies. The main objective of our program is to provide a safe, loving well-rounded positive learning experience that will foster the cognitive,emotional,physical and social development of each child. We respect and encourage each child's uniqueness and cultural diversity and use this as a tool to teach and learn from one another in order to build a strong community of learners. Together with parental support we provide the tools with which a child can create, discover and experience life in the most positive way possible.

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does My First Place Preschool offer?

My First Place Preschool offers 2 interscholastic sports: Ballet and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for My First Place Preschool?

The application deadline for My First Place Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse My First Place Preschool. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

August 25, 2026

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?

Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.

August 25, 2026

Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups

Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.

August 25, 2026

First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide

Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,664 for elementary schools and $19,783 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Miami, FL is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).