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MCCLOUD'S TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

3141 W Atlantic Blvd BLVD17, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

License:
C17BO0028
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 5:00AM to 12:00AM
Capacity:
44
License expiration:
September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for MCCLOUD'S TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from March 31, 2023 through May 22, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 3, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of September 10, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Six later inspections, from September 13, 2024 through May 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33069

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.23

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see below]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During this inspection it was noted that the monitor could not close many of the seatbelts on the vehicle. All seatbelts must be in working order with both parts available to ensure that the children are secured. The facility cannot place any child in a seat in which a seatbelt is not working. Repair the hole in the side of the drivers seat and repair the seat behind the driver (cushion and seat back) The facility will bring the vehicle to the child care licensing office when all concerns on the vehicle have been corrected.
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
11-13
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Section 7-9(c)(1-5), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited; the alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute if the driver, or a child care facility staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a child care facility staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a child care facility staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendations. The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working in that [the alarm did not go off within 1 minute].The facility shall provide a written plan of correction outlining steps to be taken to ensure the safety of children while being transported. Transportation [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility needs to submit transportation logs until the alarm is working properly.
Correction status
Due by September 10, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
Official code
45-10
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
Report comments
At the time of this inspection it was noted that two staff did not have current #8 on file.
Correction status
Due by December 28, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Transportation [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of this inspection it was noted that the vehicle inspection had expired on 08/29/2023 and there was no proof that a inspection had been conducted since that date.
Correction status
Due by December 21, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
Official code
45-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection it was noted that the dirver of the vehicle did not have an annual physical examination. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by December 28, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-02
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from the premises of the child care facility.The log must include each childs name; the date and time of departure; time of arrival at the destination; the signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel); and the signature of a second staff member or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable).The facilitys log did not include all required information. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
While reviewing the transportation log for the trips to Markham Elementary School, Charles Drew Elementary School and Cypress Elementary School it was noted that the time recorded for departure from these three schools was the same although they are three different stops. Times of departure need to be recorded as the vehicle leaves each elementary school. The facility was provided with technical assistance on how to complete a transportation log. A copy a transportation log was provided to the facility. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-07
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-11.01(f), Ordinance:The child care facility and its programs shall not exceed the licensed capacity designated on the license at any given time, including any before- and after-school programs offered by the facility. 3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
Upon arrival at 2:35 to the facility a walk through was conducted and it was determined that there were 24 children on site. Of those 24 children present 2 were in an unlicensed space (temple). There were six children on the facility's vehicle which was verified by the facility's transportation log. This brings the total number of children in care to 30. The licensed capacity is 24 and they exceeded it by a total of 6 children. The facility had been cited for being over capacity during a complaint investigation on March 31, 2023.
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
47-06
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [see below] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
When the school age children arrived at this facility, there was no attendance recorded for the six children as they entered the facility. Attendance must be taken for each age group. The facility was provided with technical assistance on how to complete an attendance sheet. A copy of an example of a weekly attendance log was provided to the facility. During the complaint inspection on March 31, 2023, it was noted that the facility was not recording attendance correctly. Technical assistance was provided during that visit, and it was determined during this inspection that the facility had still not come into compliance with this standard, this issue now rises to the level of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
52-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [see below]. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
During a review of the attendance sheets for the toddlers, two's and three-year old classrooms it was noted the arrival and departure times of the children were not being recorded. Technical assistance was provided to the director on how to record the arrival and departure times of each child. MCCLOUD'S TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY C17BO0028 / 46557 3141 W Atlantic Blvd # BLVD17 Pompano Beach FL 33069 Routine2 04/11/2023 Page 4 of 5 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 12, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
52-02
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [temple (Unlicensed space)]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Report comments
A complaint allegation was received on 3/30/2023 alleging that a child was inappropriately touched by another student and the staff member, Mr. Zantwon, was not watching the children because he was on his cell phone. A statement was received from the Director/owner, SM. Per Ms.SM's statement, Mr. Z only watches the children when the staff members have to use the restroom and he is the person who does the cleaning at the facility. She stated that the is aware of the allegation because the parent mentioned it but the staff did not see anything. This complaint is Unsubstantiated. A walkthrough of the facility revealed a lack of direct supervision in the temple/ hallway. 3 childr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-11.01(f), Ordinance:The child care facility and its programs shall not exceed the licensed capacity designated on the license at any given time, including any before- and after-school programs offered by the facility. 3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
A complaint allegation was received alleging that the preschool is at capacity and the children are being taken to another school. Per Director/owner, there were 22 children present during inspection. A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/31/2023 and a walkthrough of the facility revealed the following; 22 children inside the facility. I asked them to let me see the playground because I heard children. They told me to hold on, therefore, i proceeded to open the back door myself. At that point, I saw a group of children walking toward the left side of the building with 2 adults. They appeared to be preschool children, so I asked the teacher (Ms. Marsha) who the children we ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
47-06
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [temple] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
3 children were observed in the temple and per owner, they were on the roster belonging to other classrooms. I checked the 2y/o and 3y/o attendance and it did not match the number of children present. TA was provided that attendance must match the number of children occupying that space. Also, TA was provided on a better way to track attendance with in and out slots. MCCLOUD'S TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY C17BO0028 / 46557 3141 W Atlantic Blvd # BLVD17 Pompano Beach FL 33069 Complaint 03/31/2023 Page 4 of 5 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
52-01

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Can you explain the current process for ensuring that vehicle safety alarms are tested and functioning correctly before children are transported?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection report from September 2024 noted an issue with the vehicle safety alarm system. Asking about the current testing process helps clarify how the facility ensures these systems are operational for daily transport.
Context
A later inspection on May 22, 2026, did not identify any concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members who drive children have their required annual physical examinations and medical documentation on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2023 indicated that a driver did not have the required annual physical examination on file. This question helps parents understand the current administrative oversight for driver qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the facility maintain and verify that all vehicles used for transport are inspected annually by a certified mechanic?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2023 noted that proof of an annual vehicle inspection was missing. Asking about this process ensures that parents are informed about how the center keeps vehicle maintenance documentation up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe the daily routine for tracking attendance and ensuring that arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that attendance tracking has been a topic of discussion in multiple past inspections. Understanding the current system for managing classroom rosters and sign-in logs helps parents feel confident about how the center monitors children's presence.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's policy for ensuring that all equipment, such as seatbelts, remains in good repair and is checked regularly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from September 2024 mentioned that some seatbelts were not in working order. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance schedule for equipment used by the children.
Context
A later inspection on May 22, 2026, did not identify any concerns.
Related violations