Bilingual Preschool & Free VPK for Miami Lakes Families
Kiddie Corner Academy is a family-owned bilingual preschool just north of Miami Lakes, with free VPK and weekday hours from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Preschool, child care, and VPK share this one campus.
How far is Kiddie Corner from Miami Lakes?
Our campus is in Hialeah 33015, just north of Miami Lakes on NW 186th Street. We do not have a campus inside Miami Lakes. We serve Country Club and Palm Springs North from this same building.
We are about two miles from Main Street Miami Lakes, north of Miami Lakes and east of I-75.
From Main Street Miami Lakes you reach NW 186th Street east of the school and turn west. Drivers coming off I-75 turn east onto NW 186th Street. Book a weekday tour and visit a classroom.
Programs for Miami Lakes families
Preschool for ages 3–4, free VPK, and after-school care are on this campus for Miami Lakes families.
2024–25 published rates: preschool $180 full-time or $170 part-time; Pre-K $180 / $170; VPK free, with wrap-around care at the Pre-K rate; before-school $75; after-school $145; and school-age full day $170.
Full-time hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Part-time preschool runs 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, subject to availability. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are included. Infant care through summer camp share this campus, so siblings can attend the same location.
Our 2024–25 published tuition table lists one teacher per 4 infants, 6 toddlers, 8 two-year-olds, 10 preschoolers, 11 Pre-K/VPK children, and 15 school-age children. Florida’s legal maximum for 3-year-olds is 15 children per teacher.
Why Miami Lakes families consider Kiddie Corner
A.P.P.L.E. accreditation, Florida Gold Seal Quality Care, bilingual classrooms, included meals, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM hours, and published tuition, all on one campus just north of Miami Lakes.
We use Funshine Express, a play-based school-readiness curriculum with character education and STEAM. Aid includes free VPK (540 hours), School Readiness through the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, and Thrive by 5. Director Meillany Lores leads the campus.
Miami Lakes FAQ
- Is Kiddie Corner Academy close to Miami Lakes?
- Yes. Our only campus is just north of Miami Lakes.
- How much does preschool cost at Kiddie Corner Academy?
- For 2026–27 rates, call (305) 362-8222.
- What is the teacher-to-child ratio for 3-year-olds?
- Florida allows up to 15 per teacher for 3-year-olds. Our 2024–25 published ratios are 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:8 for two-year-olds. For Kiddie Corner’s classroom ratios, call (305) 362-8222.
- How do I book a tour?
- Tours are available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM and 3–6:30 PM, and last about 30 minutes. Book through our Visit page or call the school.
Visit the campus
Kiddie Corner Academy
7640 NW 186th St, Hialeah, FL 33015 · (305) 362-8222
Kiddie Corner Academy · 7640 NW 186th St, Hialeah, FL 33015 · (305) 362-8222
Serving Hialeah, Miami Lakes & Country Club
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
During your tour
Visit the 3-year-old classroom, meet the lead teacher, and ask about children per teacher and inspections.
Tours are Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM and 3–6:30 PM, and last about 30 minutes.