Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.44
NEW BEGINNINGS UNITY ACADEMY
1500 NW 11th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- License:
- C17BO0094
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- 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.
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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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 26, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for NEW BEGINNINGS UNITY ACADEMY from January 18, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Both fire extinguishers in the facility need to be serviced; last serviced December 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following repairs are needed: - tighten the loose toilet seat in the 3/4's bathroom - replace missing caps at the base of the toilet in the 3/4's classroom - conceal all accessible electrical cords throughout facility - replace cracked ceiling light cover in 2's classroom
- Correction status
- Due by December 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-39(c), Ordinance: At least one permanent bathtub, shower, or deep sink shall be available for bathing children at all times. The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emergencies.
- Report comments
- The bathtub was not operable at the time of this inspection. The main lever handle to turn on the water was calcified and would not turn. TECHNICAL ASSISATANCE: Sec. 7-39(a) and (c), Ordinance: The minimum fixture requirements for child care facilities shall be: 5-10 Capacity - 1 Toilet, 1 Sink, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink; 11-15 Capacity - 1 Toilet, 2 Sinks, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink; 16-30 Capacity - 2 Toilets, 3 Sinks, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink; 31-50 Capacity - 3 Toilets, 4 Sinks, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink; Above 50 Capacity - 3+1 Toilets and 4+1 Sinks for every additional 30 children, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink. Urinals are permitted but do not count towards the requir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: 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. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [see details below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During naptime, the monitor observed [1] staff personnel watching two partitioned classrooms and an additional classroom space. The monitor brought this concern to the director walking in the building. Once the director returned to the partitioned classroom and rearranged groups to align with ratio requirements, this standard was brought into compliance. Technical assistance was provided for naptime ratio. Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 2.4.2, Handbook: During nap time, all other staff required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Staff to child ratios were not met in areas where children napped, because there were not enough additional staff readily available in the building/on the same floor; [1] staff were in the building and on the same floor and [2] were required. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff to child ratios were not met in areas where children napped, because there were not enough additional staff readily available in the building/on the same floor; [ 1 ] staff were in the building and on the same floor and [ 2 ] were required. The following ratios were observed: 2-3's 1:7 4-5's 1:11 (ratio corrected when the second staff personnel re-entered the building, bringing this standard into compliance)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings in the 2's and 3's classroom. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers immediately corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. 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 (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system 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 staff 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 two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [May 2024]. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no documented drill for May 2024. The following drills were documented as follows: June 26 - Fire/Nap, present were 13 children and 4 staff members. July 5 - Fire, present were 10 children and 3 staff members. Recommended to complete two drills by due date to include the missing drill which may include a lockdown and a fire.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that fire safety equipment is inspected and serviced on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that fire extinguishers were not properly maintained. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps clarify how the facility ensures this equipment remains ready for use.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by 4/27/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staffing levels during nap times to ensure that all children are properly supervised at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted a situation where staffing levels were not fully met during nap time. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining required ratios throughout the day.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that daily attendance records are always accurate and up-to-date for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 mention an instance where attendance documentation was found to be inaccurate. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility tracks children's whereabouts.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle routine facility maintenance and repairs to ensure the environment stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection identified several maintenance needs, such as loose fixtures and light covers. This question allows the director to explain the current system for identifying and completing facility repairs.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by 12/24/2025.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center communicates daily updates helps parents feel connected to their child's experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the facility.