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THE LEARNING PRESCHOOL, INC.

2514 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33020

License:
C17BO0100
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
115
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 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for THE LEARNING PRESCHOOL, INC. from January 4, 2023 through April 20, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 10, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of September 24, 2025.

Three later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through April 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33020

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.18

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.67

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
8.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Report comments
Child, E.E. (11/06/2021) had a chunk of hair missing from the back left side of his head. When the child was asked who done this, the child was repeating himself. When a woman came from the kitchen, the child pointed and said that was who had pulled his hair. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 9/10/2025 and a statement from the assistant director and teacher was received. Video footage was also reviewed. Per the assistant director, she has no issues or concerns with the teacher in question. Per the teacher, she only watched the group for a little while that day. She stated that she only watched the group from around 3:30PM until 5:00PM. There were no incidents ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
09-11
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
There were no proof of the child care personnel completing the required in-service training on file.
Correction status
Due by August 29, 2025
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
03-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
Report comments
There were (2) two staff members without a current health statement on file.
Correction status
Due by August 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
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
There was no verification of a vehicle inspection form completed by a certified mechanic on file.
Correction status
Due by August 29, 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
43-02
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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]
Inspector notes
The following areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair, - The broken or disconnected water fountains throughout the facility - Water stained ceiling tiles (bathroom) - Playground area (far right) needs to be cleared of debris, ingrown weeds, broken playground equipment and grassy patch - Torn classroom cots - Ensure all classrooms has a daily, inclement weather schedules posted - Classroom trash cans have lids Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all exit doors that leads to unsecured areas has an alarm. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all handwashing sinks are utilized for hand washing only (Bottles were observe ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-14
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Sec. 7-6.01(b), Ordinance:Parents shall be notified immediately of any serious illness or serious injury to the child in the facility and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances shall be obtained and followed. If necessary, child care personnel shall also call the appropriate emergency telephone numbers provided to the facility pursuant to Sec. 7-8.01(e) of this Ordinance.A serious illness/Injury was not immediately reported to parents. Childrens Records [SR]
Report comments
A complaint was received alleging that on 12/19./2022, a child, MS, was scratching the tables and got a few splinters stuck in his fingers (the child's middle finger and index finger) and clean up the child's fingers and put the bandages on the child's Fingers. The parent noticed a lot of blood coming out of the bandage, and decided to take the child the ACA Aventura Hospital, ER around 6:30PM, and when the child was seen by a doctor they stated that the child finger was impacted by something to cause layers of the skin, that shows the fatty white part of the skin, the Doctor performed a X-ray and no fractured bones. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/4/2022 and a stat ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
42-01

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

How does your team approach positive guidance and conflict resolution when children are interacting with each other?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a concern regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training and guidance strategies helps parents understand how the center promotes a supportive environment.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for ensuring that all vehicles used for transport are regularly inspected by a certified mechanic?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection identified that documentation for vehicle maintenance was missing. This question helps parents understand the center's current record-keeping and safety verification practices.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain how you track and maintain updated health records for your staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from August 2025 indicated that some staff health statements were not current at that time. Asking about this process provides insight into how the facility manages administrative requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What opportunities do your staff have for ongoing professional development and annual in-service training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from August 2025 noted that some staff had not completed required annual training. This question helps parents understand how the center supports and monitors staff professional growth.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How often do you conduct facility walk-throughs to ensure that equipment and building areas are well-maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2024 noted some areas of the facility needing repair. Asking about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations