Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.42
HOLLYWOOD HILLS UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
400 N 35th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33021
- License:
- C17BO0040
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 160
- 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
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 inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for HOLLYWOOD HILLS UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL from February 13, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
Four later inspections, from June 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33021
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 17, 2024December 4, 2024January 24, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 17, 2024February 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [2] cribs with inappropriate crib sheets. Crib sheets were oversized, and excess material was knotted underneath the mattresses. Provider resolved by replacing crib sheets with properly fitted sheets
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(B), Handbook: Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. Staff did not wash hands after diapering/toileting a child.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed improper diapering procedures in the [1yr old] classroom. The teacher did not wash hands or hands of child after toileting procedure. Provider resolved by properly washing hands. Technical assistance regarding diaper cream labeling
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly.
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed water bottles and sippy cups brought from home that were not properly labeled in [1yr and 2-3yr] classrooms Provider resolved by writing names on cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 34 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [training is observed incomplete on transcript].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Verbal technical assistance was previously provided that personnel may submit higher education transcripts to DCF training department for review and possible exemption of some coursework. At the time of 10/17/2024 routine, there were no changes to personnel training or exemption status. At the 12/04/24 revisit, provider had not issued an update, and no further coursework was completed by personnel as evidenced by review of DCF training transcript and the non-compliance was reissued. At the time of this inspection, provider has stated documents were sent and rejected by DCF training department and personnel completed a resubmission. Personnel has not completed an additional co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [training is observed incomplete on transcript].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of previous inspection, [1] personnel had not completed introductory training requirements. At the time of reinspection DCF training transcript was reviewed and licensing monitor observed no change to training history. Licensing monitor has received no further update. The standard cited above was previously listed as "03-03: 40-hr Training Not Complete." The reference to 4.1 Handbook remains unchanged.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, [1] personnel had not completed introductory training requirements
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.05(g)(4), Ordinance:Soiled items shall be placed in a secured covered container containing a plastic garbage bag.The containers shall be emptied, cleaned, and disinfected daily and not be accessible to the children.Soiled cloth or reusable diapers and clothing shall not be rinsed or washed.They shall be emptied and placed in a plastic bag, labeled with the childs name, closed tight, kept out of the reach of children, and given to the parents at the end of the day to take home for laundering.The storage of soiled diapers/clothing was not sanitary in that [wet or soiled clothing was properly stored].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [3] individual, untied bags of soiled clothing sitting in the bathroom of the 2yr old room Provider resolved by sealing and properly storing bags out of reach of children
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection it was observed that a staff member did not meet the stablished education requirements. (Refer to supplemental notes at the end of report for staff member's name).
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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].
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection the following areas were observed in need of repair, replacement, or removal: - 4 year olds classroom was observed to have broken floor board and in need of repair. - 3 year old classroom was observed to have broken cork wall and in need of repair. - 3 year old classroom playground exit floor was observed to be broken and in need of repair. - Several carpets were observed to be stained and frayed at the edges, in need of cleaning and repair, or replacement. - 1 year old classroom walls, tables, and doors were observed to be stained and/or dirty in need of cleaning. - 1 year old classroom rugs were observed dirty and in need of cleaning, or replacing. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- 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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that crib bedding, such as sheets, meets all safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 noted that some crib sheets were not properly fitted. Asking about current practices helps confirm that the facility maintains appropriate bedding for infants.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure consistent handwashing procedures are followed after every diaper change?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and diapering procedures have been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the training and oversight currently in place to maintain hygiene standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and support staff in completing their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that staff training documentation has been an area needing attention. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all personal items brought from home, such as water bottles or food containers, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that some items brought from home were not properly labeled. This question helps clarify how the facility manages personal belongings to keep them organized and assigned to the correct child.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How often does your team perform internal walkthroughs to identify and address any facility maintenance or repair needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is important for maintaining a clean and secure environment for children. Asking about the center's approach to upkeep helps parents understand how the facility stays in good repair.