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PUMPKIN SHELL # 2

6025 Mayo St, Hollywood, FL 33023

License:
C17BO0164
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
45
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

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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for PUMPKIN SHELL # 2 from January 30, 2023 through April 29, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 7, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from December 15, 2025 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33023

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.31
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.67

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [see below]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the following: During naptime, a child in the 4yr/School-age classroom began to be vocally and physically disruptive. The teacher (CS) calls the office for assistance and the Director says she is unavailable at that moment. On the security camera, licensing monitor can see CS addressing the child who is kicking a cot. When the child increases the physical response, CS is seen wrapping her legs around the child in an effort to restrict movement. The Director addressed CS at the time of inspection and licensing monitor reviewed discipline policy and best practice with Director. FACILITY/STORAGE
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
09-02
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
6.5(H), Handbook: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Expired medication or medication that is no longer being dispensed was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [2] expired epi-pens. Documentation of allergy management per child (allergens, symptoms) is also incomplete. Due to the nature of the expired medication, due date has been adjusted.
Correction status
Due by December 21, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
39-07
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.7(B), Handbook: Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.The credentialed director is not on site on a regular basis enough to meet this standard. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of previous inspection, provider was unable to provide documentation verifying credentialed director is meeting minimum hours requirements. At the time of reinspection, documentation had not been received and credentialed director was not observed on site. Credentialed director has not been observed on site for any inspections during licensure year (08/21/2024- 10:24a-10:45a), (08/08/2024- 10:50a-1:00p), (04/08/2024- 10:39a-11:40a), and (12/14/2023- 12:54p 1:45p) This item was out of compliance on 08/08/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation is issued *This section number cited above is incorrect. The facility is being i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.7(B), Handbook: Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.The credentialed director is not on site on a regular basis enough to meet this standard. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, provider was unable to provide documentation to verify that credentialed director is on site a majority of the hours of operation. Credentialed director has not been observed on site at previous inspections (04/08/2024 and 12/14/2023) *This section number cited above is incorrect. The facility is being issued a non-compliance violating CCF Handbook 4.7(A)
Correction status
Due by August 18, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
02-02
View official 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: [SEE COMMENTS]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The following repairs are needed: - repaint the areas were the paint is chipping throughout the concrete playground surface - repair area where there are large cracks in concrete along east side of the fence - Several cracks were observed in the surface of the slide attached to the climbing structure, and on the "rock climbing" stairs. The assistant director put tape over the cracks as a temporary fix, and indicated that the facility is in the process of redoing the playground and replacing the climbing structure. (ISSUE TEMPORARILY RESOLVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION)
Correction status
Due by February 20, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 describe the training and support provided to staff for managing challenging behavior in the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted a concern regarding the use of inappropriate physical techniques for child guidance. Asking about current training helps clarify how the center supports teachers in using positive, approved discipline strategies.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for tracking and verifying the expiration dates of medications kept on-site?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2024 identified expired medication on the premises. This question helps parents understand the center's current inventory management and safety protocols for stored medical items.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure the credentialed director is available on-site to oversee daily operations?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 show repeated findings regarding the presence of a credentialed director during operating hours. This question allows the provider to explain their current staffing and supervision structure.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's day and any behavioral milestones?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication between teachers and families is essential for building a consistent, supportive environment for children. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.
General question

How often do you conduct safety checks on your indoor and outdoor play equipment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Routine maintenance and safety inspections of play areas are important for ensuring a secure environment for all children. Learning about the center's maintenance schedule provides insight into their commitment to facility upkeep.