Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.41
- Local median
- 0.18
LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY
6550 SW 39th St, Davie, FL 33314
- License:
- C17BO0160
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 398
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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
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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY from January 30, 2023 through March 6, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 1, 2025 and involved transportation.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from December 2, 2025 through March 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33314
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 30, 2024November 22, 2024October 1, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.2(F-G), Handbook: Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted; ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Procedures were not followed in that [A second child care personnel did not conduct a second visual sweep.]. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- ALLEGATION: A five-year-old child was left at the elementary school where she was supposed to be picked up by Lil' Rascals Academy' transportation service. Parent was concerned about the child's safety since the child alleged that she was placed in a different bus and mom was not informed. INVESTIGATION: An onsite investigation was conducted on 10/01/2025 which consisted of interviews with the facility's administrators and staff member in charge of picking up the child. Upon arriving to the facility one of the schools' administrators NP was informed about the incident and stated that the director S.A. was the person that had more information regarding this incident and provid ... [truncated]
- 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
- 44-07
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
- The following repairs are needed: -landing on play structure is lifting • -several holes in ground covering underneath play structure •
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- 3.12(H), Handbook: Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited. A wading pool was in use. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a wading pool observed on the playground. This was removed during inspection. TOILET/BATH FACILITY
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by November 15, 2024. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(B), 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.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [accuarate attendance records. See below]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The attendance records did not match the children being supervised in several classrooms. The following classes had the incorrect attendance recorded on the attendance logs: One year old had 12 children present and 10 were logged on the attendance log. Two year old-A had 11 children and 12 were logged on the attendance log Two year old-B had 10 children and 11 were logged on the attendance log Four year old A had 15 children and 10 were logged on the attendance log Four year old B had 12 children and 11 were logged on the attendance log Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . Counselor Comments 3.9.5(C), Handbook: Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were 5 staff members that were observed with expired physicals. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 [see below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The two year old classroom was observed with stained ceiling tiles. The three year old classroom was observed with a broken commode.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint was received on 1/11/2024 alleging that the child sustained an injury and by the time the child was picked up at 5:30 PM, her face was swollen. Staff didn't give the mother any explanation. The director stated that it was an accident. The teacher put ice on the child's face and allowed her to sleep. No one contacted the parents when the incident occurred at 10 AM. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/12/2024 and a statement from the teacher(DD) was received. Per the teacher, the child was running on the playground when a boy opened a gate that led to the outdoor snack area and ran in. The little girl (JR) ran after him, fell and hit her face on the picnic tab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2024
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
- 42-04
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. 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. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [2y/o room]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received on 1/26/2023 alleging that Mother went to pick up her 2y/o daughter in aftercare and saw a small boy (LM) between 2-3 years old alone in the classroom with no supervision. The mother took his hand a walked him to the front desk office and reported to teacher no supervision was there . All other kids were outside. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/30/2023 and a statement was received from the assistant director(CR). The director (SD)was not on-site during today's inspection. The area supervisor(KB) was present and witnessed today's interview with the assistant director. Cameras were observed in the school but they do not record. Per ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
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 procedures your team follows to ensure children are safely accounted for during transportation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection note a finding regarding transportation safety procedures, specifically concerning the required second visual sweep of the vehicle. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility ensures all children are accounted for during transport.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding the use of water equipment on the playground to ensure it meets safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of a prohibited wading pool on the playground. This question allows the provider to clarify their current approach to outdoor water play and equipment safety.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your center manage and verify the accuracy of daily attendance logs for each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that accurate attendance documentation has been a topic of concern in past reports. Discussing this helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure that child tracking is consistent and reliable throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required health and safety documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2024 inspection noted a concern regarding expired staff physicals. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center maintains compliance with personnel health requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle communication with families if an unexpected incident or injury occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2024 identified a concern regarding the documentation and reporting of an incident. This question helps parents understand the center's current communication policy and how they ensure families are informed when an accident occurs.
Related violations