Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.21
HOPEWELL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
900 NW 15th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
- License:
- C17BO0193
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 143
- 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 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for HOPEWELL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY from March 9, 2023 through March 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of November 27, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 17, 2025 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33060
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.96
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 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 9, 2024November 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [Caution Transporting Children did not meet the 6" requirement. ].
- Report comments
- The letters for "Caution Transporting Children" did not meet the 6" requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 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
- 43-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [See below] child care personnel for [See below] children is required. A ratio of [See below] child care personnel for [See below] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 1 year old classroom had mixed ages up to 3 year old's during naptime. There were a total of 10 children present with 1 staff member in the classroom. All of the children were not sleeping during the time of this inspection. The 1 year old classroom is required to keep a 1 to 6 ratio at all times.
- 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
- 07-01
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 [See below]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, there were two cribs with various items placed in them as storage. The ordinance was brought back into compliance during the inspection.
- 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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-38(b)(7), Ordinance: All licensees must implement, maintain, and comply with a written policy on providing an infant safe sleep environment that complies with this chapter. There was no safe sleep policy on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff member present during the inspection did not have proof of the required Safe Sleep training course.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-11
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 play structure had a few areas where rust and sharp edges were present. This needs to be repaired or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The director stated the children were changed in the children's bathroom while they were in this classroom using the napping cot as a surface. This is an inadequate surface because it is not impermeable. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection.
- 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
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 bottles in the refrigerator that did not have the child's first and last name on them. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-03
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 accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection the 3's and 4's classroom did not have an accurate attendance record for the children in her care. The staff member counted the number of children she had while I was present and requesting that information from her. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection. The ProCare attendance record matched the correct number of student's in the classroom. 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 affect t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 staff members did not have proof of education on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry.
- Report comments
- 1 staff did not have the 5 hour early literacy completed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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 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]
- Inspector notes
- A current driver's physical was not observed for the driver.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
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
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A current first aid/cpr certificate was not observed for the driver. HOPEWELL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY C17BO0193 / 45917 900 NW 15th St Pompano Beach FL 33060 Renewal 12/09/2024 Page 4 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
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
- 44-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Transportation training was not observed for the driver or other personnel that participate in the transportation of children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
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
- 44-12
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that KT was hit by a teacher. The teacher hit the child twice on his shoulders on each side. The child moved back and the teacher hit him two more times. The teacher's name is Ms.Shaunette. The teacher was suspended by the Director (Kimberly Stanley) but the teacher is to return and the parent does not think the teacher should return to teach. The child stated that it happens "all the Time". A complaint inspection was conducted on 10/2/2024 and a statement from the director (K. Stanley) was received. Per the director, the teacher called her and told her what she did because she was not at the school when it happened. The next day, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
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
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 all vehicle markings and signage meet the required safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that the required safety wording on the back of the facility vehicle did not meet the minimum size requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify daily attendance rosters to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted a finding regarding the accuracy of attendance records in one of the classrooms.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current policy for maintaining a safe sleep environment for infants, and how do you ensure staff are trained on these procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2025 indicate that the facility did not have a written safe sleep policy on file at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained, especially during transitions like naptime?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 identified a concern regarding the ratio of staff to children in a classroom during naptime.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have their required training and educational documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from March 2025 noted that some staff files were missing documentation for required training and educational qualifications.
Related violations