Play-based preschool and VPK for kids 12 months to 5 years old in Palmetto Bay.
Our accreditations & state programs
For three generations, families across Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, and Kendall have trusted us with their youngest learners. We welcome children from 12 months through age 5, led by our director Dr. Krystal Ribot, who holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology.
Warm classrooms, small class sizes, and hands-on learning that includes ballet, robotics, soccer, and acro help every child feel safe, seen, and ready to grow.
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We are School Readiness, VPK, and Step Up providers.
APPLE Accredited, and part of the Florida Department of Education Division of Early Learning Gold Seal of Quality Care Program.
Breakfast, lunch, and snack cooked on-site daily by our chef.
We offer classes in robotics, soccer, acro, self-defense, music, and ballet.
Ask about class days and availability when you visit.
Book a tourThe teachers greeted us with a warm welcome and cared for our baby with the utmost love. She learned and thrived. This is no ordinary daycare.Adela Lago · Google review
Small classes grouped by age, each built around how children really learn: through play, exploration, and gentle guidance.
Ratio 1:5
Ratio 1:7
Ratio 1:9
Ratio 1:11
✓ Free State-Funded VPKDevelopmentally-appropriate learning that keeps wonder and joy at the center of every day.
Small groups mean more attention, deeper bonds, and children who feel truly known.
Secure entry, trained staff, and clear daily communication so you always have peace of mind.
Over 60 years serving Palmetto Bay families. Many of our former students now send their own children.
Schedules that fit working families, with early care from 7:00 AM.
Shaded play areas and nature-based learning under the South Florida sun.
Palmetto Bay Preschool is led by Dr. Krystal Ribot. She earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from Florida Atlantic University, where she studied how young children build language. Her research has appeared in journals like Child Development, The Journal of Pediatrics, and Developmental Psychology, and she is a former college psychology professor. She brings that same understanding of early learning into every classroom.
As a mother of three, Dr. Krystal leads with warmth and transparency, building a program where evidence-based teaching in literacy, math, science, art, music, and fitness meets the pure joy of play.
“He finishes up his 2nd year this month and he is still as excited and thrilled to go as he was on day 1… We worried about the transition to new ownership, but that concern was quickly wiped away when we realized that Mrs. Krystal has nothing but the children’s best interest at heart.”
“Since my daughter has been attending, she’s advanced so much. She’s actually using the information she learns in her everyday vocabulary and activities.”
Tours run Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 11:30 AM. Pick a time below. Need another time? Call us at (305) 235-2993 for more options.
Palmetto Bay Preschool serves children from 12 months through 5 years in four classrooms: Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) for ages 4 to 5.
Yes. We are an approved Florida VPK provider. Eligible 4-year-olds who live in Florida can attend our state-funded VPK program at no cost. Our team can help you complete VPK enrollment.
We are located at 9771 E Indigo St, Miami, FL 33157, in the Palmetto Bay area, and proudly serve families throughout Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, and Kendall in Miami-Dade County.
We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexible full-day and half-day schedules to fit working families.
Yes. Palmetto Bay Preschool is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), license #C11MD1184, is APPLE Accredited, and holds Gold Seal Quality Care status. We have served the community since 1966.
Our ratios are 1:5 for Young Toddlers, 1:7 for Toddlers, 1:9 for Preschoolers, and 1:11 for VPK, so every child gets individual attention.
Book a tour right on our website, or call us at (305) 235-2993. We’ll show you the classrooms, introduce our teachers, and walk you through enrollment and VPK registration.
