Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.04
- Local median
- 0.42
BENJAMIN ACADEMY, INC.
5812 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33021
- License:
- C17BO0127
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:30AM to 8:00PM
- Capacity:
- 49
- License expiration:
- March 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.
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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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 28 available inspections for BENJAMIN ACADEMY, INC. from February 3, 2023 through March 13, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 6, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
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
- 28
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 4
11 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
28 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33021
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.57
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 6 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024July 29, 2024October 1, 2024December 3, 2024February 5, 2025August 25, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 25, 2025October 14, 2025October 27, 2025November 13, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024February 5, 2025November 13, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023October 19, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed incomplete food acceptance logs for the month of February. Temperatures were not logged for the following dates in February: 5th, 6th, 9th, 11-16th, 18th, 21-26th.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 33-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [...] staff for [...] children was observed.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a mixed group of 1yr- and 2yr old children to be out of ratio. When the 3yr old children came in from the playground, the same room was further out of ratio with 1yr-3yr old children. 1-2yr, 1:8 including [4] 1yr old children AND 1yr-3yr, 3:21 including [4] 1yr old children Resolved ratio: 1yr-3yr, 3:18, including [2] 1yr old children infant, 1:4 infant-1yr, 1:4 3yr-VPK, 1:14
- 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
- 07-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-38(b)(2), Ordinance: Mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards are prohibited when infants are napping or sleeping in the crib or play yard; and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, provided such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [toy elephant and rattle]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a blue musical elephant in one infant crib, and a music rattle in another infant crib. Additionally, an infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing. Personnel resolved by removing items.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-08
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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed attendance records across all classrooms to be missing childrens arrival and departure times throughout the month of November. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is issued. This is the fourth non-compliance of this standard. Standard was previously out of compliance on 10/27/2025, 10/14/2025, and 08/25/2025. 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed attendance records across all classrooms to be missing children's arrival and/or departure times throughout the month of October. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this is the third non-compliance of this standard. Standard was previously out of compliance on 10/14/2025 and 08/25/2025. 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 affe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was found; The attendance records for Saturdays for the month of September couldn't be located. The director stated that she was using the parent's sign-in and out sheet as attendance for Saturdays. TA was provided that the teacher must have a roster at all times children are in care (including Saturdays) documenting all the children's names and times of arrival and departure. The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility and the roster must accompany the group throughout the day. This is the second occurrence o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
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 below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint alleges that child (AW) receives transportation services to the facility and provider has not been meeting (AW) at the designated drop-off location. Complainant states that "bus drivers were left honking for over 10 minutes" and "it got so bad that [complainant] needed to get the bus driver's personal number." Complainant alleges that if no one retrieved AW, the driver would return to the school of original pickup and complainant has had to leave home or work to retrieve AW. Director (MA) states that the previous director was able to be more consistent, and the program now does not have the staffing capacity to retrieve AW consistently and is "not always able to h ... [truncated]
- 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: Supervision
- Report finding
- 2.4.1(G), Handbook: In addition to the number of child care personnel required to meet the staff-to child ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the child care facility to help provide direct supervision. An additional adult was not present during a field trip. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025. Director (MA) presented an attendance document listing [15] school-age children as attending the field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/18/2025. Child care personnel responsible for providing transportation (SC) stated that the children arrived in two groups. SC was dropped off at TY Waterpark with [9] school-age children by the driver [IP]. IP then departed TY Waterpark and returned to facility to pickup the remaining children, leaving SC out of ratio. At the completion of transportation services, a ratio of [2] child care personnel to [15] school-age children was docu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 41 - Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2.7(G), Handbook: Documentation of parental permission for field trips must be on file and maintained for at least 12 months from the date of the field trip. Permission forms were not maintained. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint alleges that a field trip to TY Park was conducted on 07/18/2025, where the family and another service provider were not informed prior to arrival to facility. Complainant also alleges that a field trip to TY Park took place on 07/25/2025, where child (AW) was not permitted to be transported on the facility vehicle and was not permitted to attend unless service provider accompanied. The complaint is unsubstantiated, as advance notice was provided regarding both field trips, per Director (MA). Licensing monitor observed advertisements for weekly activities that are made available in the lobby and in proximity of the parent sign-in sheet. However, a non-compliance i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 41 - Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 41-05
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(b), Ordinance: A child care facility shall not release a child to any person(s) other than the person(s) authorized by the parent and listed on the Child Care Enrollment Information Card or its equivalent. Any person(s) authorized to take a child from the child care facility, if unknown to the child care personnel releasing the child, must present a government-issued photo identification to the child care personnel before the child is released. 2.4.1(E), Handbook: Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. The facility failed to utilize the required procedures for release of a child from care. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025, alleging ADA violations. While ADA compliance is not monitored specifically by the Department, provider is found to be out of compliance with proper release procedures: A blank permission slip was made available for field trip activities on 07/25/2025, and SC confirmed this trip was originally to the Fort Lauderdale Museum but due to booking issues the trip location was changed to TY Waterpark. The complainant alleges provider refused to allow the child (AW) to participate in the field trip activities unless the therapist (AF) traveled with the group. AF and AW were denied a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Written Release Procedures Group: Sec. 7-44, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.2(A), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025. Director (MA) presented an attendance document listing [15] school-age children as attending the field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/18/2025. Per child care personnel responsible for providing transportation (SC), the document "shows the hours that the field trip took place." No such document was found for field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/25/2025. No transportation logs were found for either trip. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-05
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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025. The allegation was not related to attendance, however the following was observed regarding the complainant's child (AW), who participating in field trip activities on 07/25/2025: Licensing monitor observed AW's attendance record to be inaccurate. Based on available documentation, AW's arrival was not properly documented on the following dates: 07/09-07/17/2025, and 07/30/2025. AW's departure time was not properly documented on the following dates: 07/21/2025 and 07/31/2025. BENJAMIN ACADEMY, INC. C17BO0127 / 46621 5812 Taft St Hollywood FL 33021 Complaint 08/25/20 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, [2] cribs were observed with inappropriate sheets and [1] crib was observed with a hanging toy. The toy was removed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 20-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [Two juice boxes, a bottle of perfume, and disposable cups and bowls] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed toxins and items related to food service stored in a bin on the changing table shelf. Provider resolved by removing items
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 25-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 6.5(G), Handbook: If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. Medication stored in the food preparation area was not stored appropriately. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed prescription and non-prescription diaper creams improperly stored on a low changing table shelf in the infant classroom. Provider resolved improper storage by removing items out of children's reach. Child with diaper cream does not have appropriate documentation
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 39-06
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, [2] driver physicals were expired. During vehicle inspection, transportation logs show [1] driver operating the vehicle since expiration of driver physical. Provider resolved by switching drivers at time of inspection LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
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. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, provider is not in receipt of a current and approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 10/01/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation will be issued.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, provider has not been issued a current and approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 07/29/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation will be issued.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, provider has not been issued an approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 06/12/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore a Notice of Violation will be issued.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.2(C) and (D), Handbook: A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard.Bedding was not spaced appropriately. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed inadequate naptime spacing in the 2-3yr and SA classroom Provider resolved by correcting naptime spacing
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed an expired fire inspection Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 Last EXTINGUISHER service 01/2024
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [The climber has been removed and a barrier placed due to dirt while fake grass is put in place.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- It was noted during a previous inspection that The climber bridge platform that is black has become unattached to the red post this has caused the structure to be unsafe for children to cross or walk on. During this revisit the complete climbing structure had been removed and filler dirt put into place with a separating net so children do not dirty themselves. A big roll of green turf could be seen ready to be installed over the weekend. The facility requested a few days to complete the installation of the turf. A mention was made to observe the other playground sections so as to keep them soft. An extension was granted to complete the work. During this time children can use ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [The climber bridge platform that is black has become unattached to the red post this has caused the structure to be unsafe for children to cross or walk on.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The climber bridge platform that is black has become unattached to the red post this has caused the structure to be unsafe for children to cross or walk on.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- During today;s inspection a staff member was observed to not have completed the mandated 45 hr. child care courses. (see supplemental sheet for staff name)
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- 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]
- Report comments
- During today's inspection, there were 3 staff members with missing health forms. (see supplemental sheet for staff names)
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(B), Handbook:Employees, volunteers, and substitutes, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. A staff member was observed without proper head covering. (Section 17.1, number 2) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection a staff member was observed to have been serving food without the required hair covering. TA was provided.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Hand (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 35-41)
- Official code
- 35-15
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [see notes below] classroom. Section 19.3, number 1) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection the Pre-K 2 class was observed to not have an attendance sheet on site. It was then printed and filled out appropriately. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 52-01
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 [Refer to comments below.]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Areas of the facility were observed in need of repair, replace, or removal: INDOOR: - 4 year old class circle time rug was observed with stains and needs cleaning. - 2 & 3 year old class sink was observed with peeling vinyl and needs repairing. - 1 and 2 year old class circle time electric plug was observed to be sticking out of the wall and needs repairing. Peeling paint on the walls in this class were also observed and need to be repaired. VAN: - Vehicle seats were observed to have holes on the seat back rests and need repairing. - Van cup holders were observed to have been covered with duct tape, broken, and in need of repair. - Vehicle first row was observed to have a scr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [Please read comments]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- OUTDOOR: - Red Walkway to the playground areas was observed with peeling paint and needs repairing. - Infant/Toddler playground fence was observed to have damaged wooden panels and need replacing. - 2/3 year old playground was observed empty of any play or activity equipment and needs to be equipped with the required outdoor activity materials. - 3/4 year old playground large equipment was observed to have several areas with extreme corrosion of metal parts. All corroded and rusted areas must be replaced. (These include: All slide connections, and bolts; Bridge panels connections) Large Equipment may not be used until all repairs are completed and inspected.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 24-03
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 process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately maintained for all children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where attendance rosters were missing required arrival and departure times. This question helps parents understand how the center now ensures accurate daily tracking of children's whereabouts.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to ensure that infants' sleeping environments remain free of prohibited items like toys or loose bedding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where items were found in infant cribs. Asking this helps parents understand the current safety protocols for naptime.
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Finding-specific
How does the center manage staffing to ensure that appropriate ratios are maintained at all times, especially when children are moving between classrooms or outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing practices and how they ensure consistent coverage.
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Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for documenting food temperatures and delivery logs for meals brought into the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection indicate that food acceptance logs were incomplete. This question helps parents understand the current process for monitoring meal safety.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates a correction was due by 3/6/2026.
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General question
Can you describe how the center communicates with parents about field trip logistics and the required permission procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles field trip documentation and parent communication helps families feel confident about off-site activities. This question provides insight into the center's administrative organization.