Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.5
GETHSEMANE CHILD CARE CENTER
5201 SW 18th St, West Park, FL 33023
- License:
- C17BO0031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for GETHSEMANE CHILD CARE CENTER from February 15, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of November 15, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33023
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024July 29, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
- Inspector notes
- The provider informed the licensing agency that they no longer have a credentialed director. The license will be converted to provisional status until a director can be hired.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.2(C), Handbook: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Bedding was not spaced appropriately. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed inadequate space individual napping spaces in the 2-5yr old group. Item was resolved with the conclusion of naptime.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 19-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, provider has not been issued an approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/23/2023 This item was out of compliance on 06/12/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation will be issued.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed an expired fire inspection Last fire INSPECTION 03/23/2023 Last EXTINGUISHER service 05/2024
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 COMMENTS BELOW]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair, cleaned or replaced. INDOOR SPACE: - Clean all base boards throughout the facility. - Clean all door frames throughout the facility. - Clean all safety electric outlets and kitchen appliances (Kitchen area). - Repair all of the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair all of the holes/cracks throughout the facility. - Clean or replace the floor tiles throughout the facility. - Replace all of the items throughout the facility that exhibits rust. OUTDOOR SPACE: - Add additional mulch on the playground. - Repair or replace all of the playground structures that exhibits rust. - Secure all of the screw ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2023
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
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
What is your current process for ensuring that napping spaces are arranged according to safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding the spacing of napping areas. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleeping environments for children.
- Context
- This matter was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you stay on top of scheduling and maintaining required facility inspections, such as fire safety checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show that the facility had repeated challenges in maintaining current fire inspection documentation. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative systems in place to ensure all required safety certifications remain up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the current status of the director position and how leadership is being managed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that the facility was in the process of hiring a credentialed director. This question helps clarify the current leadership structure and the steps taken to fill this role.
- Context
- The facility is currently operating under provisional status while seeking a credentialed director.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for maintaining the facility and addressing any needed repairs to indoor or outdoor equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection identified various maintenance needs throughout the facility. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing approach to keeping the environment in good repair.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily operations and environment changes helps parents feel informed and involved in their child's care. Understanding these processes provides insight into how the center manages transparency with families.