Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.55
JCC OF FT. LAUDERDALE
6501 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33313
- License:
- C17BO0042
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 161
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for JCC OF FT. LAUDERDALE from January 10, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 3, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33313
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2023May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement. The facility was required to have at least [4] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel.
- Report comments
- The facility did not meet the staff credential requirement. Based on a total of 82 children present, the facility was required to have at least 4 credentialed childcare personnel. However, only 3 childcare personnel have staff credential. Technical assistance was provided regarding staff credential requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 02-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The fire inspection was observed expired. The expiration date was 4/11/2026. The fire extinguishers were serviced in August 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [See below] for [See below ] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 2.2 Group Size, Pages 4-6) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- None of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio in the ones and twos have and active staff credential. 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, andor issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna Hernandez 05/19/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Jackie Bear 05/19/2025 JCC OF FT. LAUDERD ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 51 - Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 51-02
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]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- Floor water drain in the rooms 1 and 8 need to be leveled up to the floor. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-7.09(m), Ordinance:All readily perishable food and drink shall be kept at or below forty-one degrees (41) Fahrenheit or above one hundred forty degrees (140) Fahrenheit, except when being prepared or served. Food was observed above/below the required temperature. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit it was observed that the food log kept has record of hot food items that were delivered at a temperature below 135 Fahrenheit degrees. The items not kept at the right temperature were the following: 1/24/24 - Cuscus and fish / 127 F and 121 F • 1/31/24 - Falafel / 126 F • 2/6/24 - Hotdog / 121 F • Today's meals were also below temperature. Fish sticks had a temperature of 127 Fahrenheit degrees. Provider refused the item and contacted the cater company so they could resolve the situation. Technical assistance was provided regarding the required temperature for hot and cold items. JCC OF FT. LAUDERDALE C17BO0042 / 45125 6501 W Sunrise Blvd Plantation FL 33 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 35-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.2(B), Handbook: Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.Expired food was observed. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Expired food items were observed expired in the refrigerator located in the hallway. Provider has been advised to removed them and clean refrigerator to continue usage.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 35-21
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 meet the minimum qualifications. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility does not have a credentialed director as previously reported to CCLE. Per provider's statement, the person that will become the new director is in the process of getting credits approved by DCF.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
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 [ 7,8,9, 10, 15, 17]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that Six of the classrooms - The rooms between Room 7-17 on the west side of the building have experienced flooding inside the rooms with water coming from the ceiling into the classrooms the extent that they were rendered unusable and will require a period of construction and mold remediation to render usable. This began Tuesday, April 11, 2023 and was still happening as of Friday the same week. Most students are dropped off in a car-line and most parents do not enter the school so would not realize the risk to their children. I don't believe the remaining "Safe" classrooms are sufficient to house the currently enrolled students a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- one staff member did not have a medical statement on file. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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 [Water fountain in the playground area]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- Repair water fountain located in the playground area. Program provides drinking water in a cooler accessible to children using the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by January 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7-5.04(d)(4) and (5), Ordinance: Infants shall not be placed for napping or sleeping in any car safety seat, bean bag chair, bouncy seat, infant seat, swing, jumping chair, highchair, chair, futon, sofa, or any other type of furniture or equipment that does not meet the crib and play yard requirements under (c) above. Infants who arrive at the facility asleep in a car safety seat must be immediately removed from the seat by the parent or the child care personnel and placed on their back in a safe sleep environment. An infant was observed sleeping outside of a crib/play yard.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One infant was observed sleeping on a nursing pillow located on top of the mat play area. This action was corrected at the time of the inspection by placing the child in the assigned crib. Technical assistance was provided regarding this requirement.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-12
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 explain the current status of the facility's fire inspection and how you ensure all safety certifications remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that a recent inspection noted the facility's fire inspection report was expired. Asking about this helps clarify the current status and the process for maintaining required safety documentation.
- Context
- The inspection report from May 2026 noted the fire inspection was expired, with a correction due date of 6/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members working in classrooms have their required credentials active and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where staff credential requirements were not met. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains these professional requirements for their teaching staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are fully trained and meet the necessary education requirements for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records indicate that staff training and credential requirements have been a recurring topic in past inspections. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center supports ongoing staff development.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle routine maintenance and repairs to ensure that all areas of the facility remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility manages the upkeep of classrooms and play areas to provide a well-maintained environment.
General question
Can you describe the procedures in place for monitoring food safety and storage to ensure all meals provided are fresh and handled correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the center's approach to food safety and temperature logs helps parents feel confident about the quality and handling of the meals served to children.