Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.31
DELMAR ARTS ACADEMY
1400 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
- License:
- C17BO0103
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- 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.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for DELMAR ARTS ACADEMY from April 25, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of September 5, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in Fort Lauderdale
Compared to 77 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.75
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Playground is in need of additional mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 CPR. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The driver did not have the first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training . See the supplemental sheet for name. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-10
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 [November]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider had no documentation available for November's fire drill. The provider must conduct two fire drills during the month of December, 2024
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-01
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
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.
- Inspector notes
- There was an employee observed supervising children without a valid physical. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring that all staff and drivers have their required training certifications, such as CPR and first aid, up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 noted that a driver did not have the required first aid and pediatric CPR training documentation on file at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and document your monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently completed and recorded?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 indicated that documentation for a monthly fire drill was not available for review at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for checking the playground surface to ensure it meets safety standards for depth and coverage?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 noted that the playground surface required additional mulch to meet depth requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain health records for staff to ensure all required physical assessments are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in April 2023 noted that an employee was observed without a current physician's statement of good health on file.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about how the center manages daily operations and ensures families are aligned with the provider's practices.