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MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - KINDERGARTEN, FIRST GRADE, SECOND Grade and 3rd Grade

Address

601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

(305) 856-2288

www.Miamilighthouse.org

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Description:

The Miami Lighthouse Learning Center for children offers a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children with visual impairments. The classroom consists of a low student to teacher ratio where individualized instruction is provided to increase student achievement.

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  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
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    General Information

    Hours:

    Following the M-DCPS Academic Calendar

    Intake Process:

    Call to register or email: kpadilla@miamilighthouse.org

    Program Fees:

    None

    Languages:

    English, Spanish

    Eligibility:

    Children with visual impairments who turn 5 years old on or before September 1st.

    Handicap Accessible?

    Yes

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    Miami Lighthouse Academy

    Related Resource

    MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.

    Date of Official Change:

    March 16, 2026

    Wishlist:

    school supplies

    Legal Status:

    Non-Profit

    Year Incorporated:

    1930

    Address Listings

    Mailing

    601 SW 8th Avenue
    Miami, FL 33130

    Physical (Primary)

    601 SW 8th Avenue
    Miami, FL 33130

    Contacts

    Carol Brady-Simmons

    Primary Contact

    Chief Program Officer

    (786) 362-7480

    csimmons@miamilighthouse.org

    Demetrius (Demi) Morgan

    Associate Director of Teachers of Visually Impaired

    (786) 362-7483 x7483

    dmorgan@miamilighthhouse.org

    Mara Gonzalez

    Director of Miami Lighthouse Acadamy, LLC

    (786) 362-7468 x7468

    Mgonzalez@miamilighthouse.org

    Virginia Jacko

    President and CEO

    Main

    (305) 856-4176

    vjacko@miamilighthouse.org

    Phone Numbers

    Main

    (305) 856-2288

    Fax

    (305) 285-6967