Daycares in Westwood Lakes

1) FL Academy (Top-Pick!)

10360 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165

A private bilingual daycare and preschool, FL Academy serves children from infancy through third grade, offering a nurturing, family-centered environment grounded in over three decades of early childhood education.

With a curriculum based on the Creative Curriculum® and aligned with Florida's early learning standards, FL Academy combines structured academics with hands-on discovery, helping children grow cognitively, socially, and emotionally at every stage of development.

FL Academy is a certified VPK provider with full-day and half-day child and infant care, before and after-school programs, and enrichment through summer camps and extracurriculars.

Meals are included as part of the tuition, and FL Academy emphasizes bilingual instruction, small class sizes, and close parent-teacher communication within a safe and secure campus.

3) Happy Faces Academy Center (Top Pick!)

10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL 33165 

Warm and welcoming, Happy Faces Academy Center supports infants through preschoolers in a caring environment within Westwood Lakes.

Founded in 2010, the licensed center combines kindergarten-readiness academics with games, books, and puzzles to nurture children's physical, social, and cognitive growth.

As a VPK provider, Happy Faces offers full-day and part-day schedules, before- and after-school care, healthy meals, and a capacity-built small-group setting where each child receives focused attention.

Families often highlight the center's secure, domestic atmosphere and flexible hours to ease the demands of working parents.

5) Smart Kids Learning Center

11495 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33165

Smart Kids Learning Center, a long‑standing neighborhood preschool, welcomes children from infancy through preschool age with a balanced blend of structure and warmth.

Offering full-day VPK through the state‑approved Creative Curriculum®, early literacy, numeracy, and group-centered exploration take shape under the guidance of qualified staff in safe, licensed classrooms at Smart Kids Learning Center.

The school offers full-day schedules with flexible morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, as well as after-school and summer care programs for school-age siblings.

Recognized by parents for its nurturing staff and family-oriented approach, Smart Kids combines academic preparation with emotional development in a caring, dependable environment.

7) La Casita Academy (Top Pick!)

4601 SW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33165

La Casita Academy is a licensed early learning center that serves infants through preschool-age children in a bright, engaging environment designed to support foundational learning and school readiness.

The academy follows a structured curriculum that blends early academics with creative play, hands-on activities, and social development. 

Here, classrooms are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, language development, and problem-solving, while caring educators guide children through age-appropriate lessons and daily enrichment activities.

Open on weekdays, La Casita Academy offers full-day childcare programs, which include meals and snacks, making it a well-rounded option for families seeking a supportive early education setting within Westwood Lakes.