Shining Light Childcare Development Center

8220 Nw 13th Ct Miami, FL 33147

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Shining Light Childcare Development Center in Miami, FL, serves 7 students in grades K through 3 within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting early elementary education.
  • This Miami early learning program is noted for its diversity, with 100% of the student body representing students of color.
  • Shining Light Childcare Development Center is part of local and special emphasis school associations and offers co–educational, regular elementary and secondary programs.
  • The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for student diversity based on state comparisons.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Shining Light Childcare Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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).

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