Shining Light Childcare Development Center
Independent school · Grades K–3
Miami, FL
8220 NW 13th Ct, Miami, FL 33147
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in Florida
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Miami
In Miami, Florida, Shining Light Childcare Development Center is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 3rd grade. About 6 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 195 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–3
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 2.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 195 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in Florida (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shining Light Childcare Development Center whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Shining Light Childcare Development Center
What grades does Shining Light Childcare Development Center serve?
Shining Light Childcare Development Center serves grades K–3.
How many students attend Shining Light Childcare Development Center?
About 6 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shining Light Childcare Development Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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