4310 South West 89Th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of Precious Times
Pros
The daycare provides excellent care, services, and a welcoming staff that makes parents feel safe and happy dropping off their children.- The directors and assistants offer comforting leadership that gives families peace of mind.
- Teachers like Mig and Leslie are described as exceptional.
- Parents receive daily photos and a full breakdown of what their child did and ate.
- Children are greeted with love each day, with routines that help even younger kids feel secure.
- The facility is very clean, homey, and feels like a home away from home.
- The staff are caring, professional, and dedicated to their children’s learning and development, earning strong trust from families.
- Instructors are bilingual, and the meals are fresh and healthy, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Cons
The two teachers in Room 4 are not experienced. - A teacher allegedly forced the child to sit down in a forceful way, which was extremely unacceptable.
- They overcharged about $200 per week.
- The director preferred to throw the child out instead of retraining or educating the teachers.
- The staff are not professionally trained to work with young children.
- None of the teachers spoke English.
- It is not a learning center; they babysit with minimal effort.
- They had already charged for next week knowing the child would not be allowed to return.
Review
Precious Times in Miami is best suited for families seeking a warm, home-like daycare where caregiving feels personal, and where bilingual exposure is a core feature. The community earns trust through attentive staff relationships, daily photo updates, and a sense of routine that helps little ones feel secure. For parents who want a nurturing environment with a “home away from home” feel, where the director and teachers are visibly engaged in day-to-day activities, this is a strong match.
Those weighing alternatives should note that Precious Times may not be the first choice for families prioritizing a tightly structured academic program or uniform staff experience across every classroom. Several accounts point to uneven experience in at least one age group, and concerns about how staff handle challenging moments. If the goal is a hard-edged curriculum with consistent training standards in every room, or if language alignment (English-only instruction across all classrooms) is a must, other centers may be more suitable. Additionally, financial policies and potential for abrupt changes in attendance status have given some families pause.
The compelling pros largely offset these concerns for many families. The strongest upside is the deeply caring, affectionate environment, children are greeted warmly, routines are predictable, and the staff’s commitment to daily communication (photos, meals, and activity notes) reduces parental anxiety. The bilingual element adds real value, especially for children growing up in multilingual households, and the meals and overall cleanliness contribute to a practical, kid-centered daily experience. A longtime director and seasoned staff create a stability that many parents prize, particularly for toddlers and pre-k ages still forming routines.
However, the cons deserve close scrutiny. Reports of a classroom where staff lacked sufficient experience raise legitimate red flags about supervising and soothing conflicts or transitions for very young children. Instances of perceived overreach or miscommunication, culminating in a family feeling pushed out, underscore the risk of abrupt changes in enrollment and the potential for dissatisfaction with how concerns are resolved. Fee concerns also surface, including references to higher weekly charges and difficulties with refunds or billing clarity. For families who must rely on predictable costs and transparent policy enforcement, these are meaningful considerations.
Practical due diligence can help secure the right fit. Prospective families should visit during peak hours to observe interactions across multiple classrooms, speak directly with the director and each room lead, and ask about staff training, turnover, and how conflicts are managed. Request a clear, written outline of the curriculum milestones, daily schedules, and meal plans, plus a transparent breakdown of what is included in weekly fees and the refund policy. If possible, talk to families with children in the specific age group of concern to gauge consistency of care and communication. Verify that bilingual communication extends beyond some classrooms to all staff, and confirm security practices, such as the coded entry system and general cleanliness.
In the end, Precious Times offers a pragmatic, empathetic option for families prioritizing attachment, security, and ongoing contact with caregivers. It excels as a home-like environment where children thrive on steady routines and visible adult involvement, with the added benefit of bilingual learning and real-time updates. For families chasing a highly standardized academic program, universal English instruction, or ironclad financial policies, alternatives should be explored. The decision hinges on whether the priority is a trusted, affectionate caregiver network with strong daily communication, or a more formal, outcome-driven early-education setting.
6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Miami International (5 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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