Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0.21
Broward Children's Center Inc
25 SE 20th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
- License:
- C17BO0092
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- December 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.
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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 inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Broward Children's Center Inc from March 1, 2023 through March 5, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 9, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 18, 2025 through March 5, 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
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33060
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.96
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 6 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 7, 2024November 18, 2024December 2, 2024March 4, 2025July 9, 2025December 1, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 7, 2024December 2, 2024March 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of relicensing inspection, the monitor observed [1] unscreened child care personnel alone supervising [4] children. There was a total of [2] unscreened child care personal in the child care facility.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 5 childcare staff members that did not have the 5131 form in their personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-15
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection of the school age classroom and bathrooms, there were toxic/hazardous materials accessible to children. This was resolved during the inspection. The cabinet under the sink was locked and the bleach water spray bottle was placed where the children could not reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 11-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.1(D) and (G), Handbook: Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Bedding and linens were not cleaned and sanitized. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- There were numerous sleeping mats that contained holes and cracks. Any and all mats that do not have an impermeable surface need to be replaced. This includes the mat in the bathroom being used to assist in changing children.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 19-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [seats not being in good repair].
- Report comments
- Vehicle with VIN ending in 3752 has numerus rips and tears located on a few of the seats. A permanent repair needs to be completed to fix the seats. Broward Children's Center Inc C17BO0092 / 45391 25 SE 20th Ave Pompano Beach FL 33060 Renewal 12/01/2025 Page 4 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- A few areas of the surfacing material has holes and is in need of repair or replacement.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [See below].
- Report comments
- The bus ending in VIN # 3810 has tears and rips in a couple of the seats that need to be repaired or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-01
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 [See below].
- Report comments
- A Teacher has not completed the required training. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 08/07/2024 and 12/02/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [See below] Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle alarm system did not sound within 1 minute for both vehicles. Last 4 digits of the vin: #3810 #3206
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-12
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
- 3 staff members who are listed as Drivers did not have an annual physical examination on file. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 08/07/2024 and 12/02/2024. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [See below]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill conducted was on 01/20/2025. There required monthly emergency drill was not conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-01
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 [see below].
- Report comments
- There was a staff member that has begun the required childcare training on 10/7/22 and has exceeded the allotted year timeframe to complete all courses. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 03-02
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. Provider did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- Vehicle with vin ending in #3752 did not have verification of an annual maintenance check.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-02
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a bus driver observed without a valid driver's physical on file. See supplement. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The providers license expires on 12/31/24. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 12/06/24 or the renewal license may be denied.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 45-05
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Training completion exceeded 15 months for 3 staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- Expired medical statements were observed for 2 staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- An expired health exam was observed for one child.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- A driver's physical was not observed for one driver.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 46-02
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 valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.The facilitys driver did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and infant and child CPR. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A first aid/cpr certificate was not observed for one driver. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be main ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 46-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 steps have been taken to ensure all staff members have the required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that some staff members were missing required background screening forms.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for keeping hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted an instance where hazardous materials were accessible to children, though the issue was addressed during the visit.
- Context
- The issue was noted as resolved during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all napping equipment, such as floor mats, is maintained in good condition and sanitized properly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 identified concerns regarding the condition and sanitation of napping mats.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for inspecting and maintaining your transportation vehicles to ensure seats and safety equipment remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across several inspections where vehicle maintenance, including seat repairs, was identified as an area needing attention.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track staff training requirements to ensure all personnel complete their necessary professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of staff training documentation being incomplete or delayed during multiple visits between 2024 and 2025.
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