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CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTERS

8169 NW 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321

License:
C17BO0229
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, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
113
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.

Not this provider’s price.

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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTERS from February 23, 2023 through June 29, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33321

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.21
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.23

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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(c), 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
There were 2 staff members without proof of education in their file.
Correction status
Due by July 13, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
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 [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
The following ratios were observed during todays visit: Infant: 1:5 1 yr old: 2:12 2 yr old: 1:10 3-4yr old: 1:11 School age: 1:8 Upon arrival the infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio. The infant room had 1 teacher with 5 children. The assistant director stepped in the room to bring this standard back into compliance.
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [see below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
There was a gap at top of fence adjacent to the dumpster that needs repair.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
21-11
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
Report comments
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that one staff person did not have a current medical statement on file as required
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
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. A staff-to-child ratio of [see below ] staff for [see below] children was observed
Correction / follow-up note
During a complaint investigation related to ratio it was noted that the facility was out of ratio when the group of children had varying ages early in the morning. During todays inspection a review of the early morning attendance sheet showed that at 7:37 am this morning there was a total of 12 children of mixed ages (0-4) with two teachers. Two additional staff persons arrived at 7:49. Please submit copies of all mixed group attendance sheets by next Friday June 20, 2025
Correction status
Due by June 20, 2025
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During a complaint investigation in April a number of areas not in repair were noted on the report. The following items were repaired; the outdoor water fountain was observed in working order today. The broken tiles in the toddler room have been replaced. The loose and broken chairs have been replaced the door frame in the 3 year old classroom has been cleaned. During today's inspection the following repairs were noted: front desk counter border peeling causing rough edges (this was noted during the complaint investigation and has not been corrected) all thresholds leading to outdoor play space were observed to be dirty there are floor tiles in the toddler and preschool class ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-14
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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. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [11] children was observed
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that there are only two teachers that open the school in the mornings, one in the infant room and one in the toddler room and rooms are out of ratio. At times, the toddler teacher has had about 22 children under her care. This morning's face to name attendance was checked for compliance and the following was observed; - Two teachers were at the school from 6:30AM to 7:45AM. There were a total of 15 children of mixed ages (1 to 9) with the two teachers by 7:36AM, prior to the arrival of the third staff member. This complaint is substantiated. Today's ratios were as follows: Infants 2:8, 1y/o 1:6, 1y/o and 2y/o 1:11, 2y/o and 3y/o 1:10, 4y/o and 5y/o 1:11 Rati ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that facility is not in good repair. FINDINGS: A walkthrough was conducted and the following was observed; - Repair the water fountain on the playground - Replace/repair the toddler floor tiles - Replace/repair loose toddler chairs in the toddler classroom - Remove broken toddler chair in the toddler (1y/o) room - front desk counter border pealing, causing rough edges - Clean dusty door frame in 3y/o classroom
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-14
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(a)(2), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants (i.e., children under one year of age) must have completed or complete within 90 days after such assignment the Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices module from Part II of the DCF child care training. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of infant/toddler training for all child care personnel assigned to working with infants.
Report comments
Technical assistance was given during the Routine #2 inspection regarding the two staff in the infant room completed the Infant Toddler Appropriate Practices module from Part II of the DCF child care training. At the time of this inspection there was no documentation to show that one of the staff in the infant room had completed the infant/toddler training. Facility is reminded that this training can be completed for in-service hours as the staff person has already me the requirements for the DCF 40 hour training.
Correction status
Due by February 25, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
03-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.11(A), Handbook: A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. The toys/equipment/furnishings in the [toddler and two year old classrooms.] are not sufficient for the number of the children using the classroom. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
At the time of this inspection it was noted that there were not materials in housekeeping, blocks, and , table toys in these classrooms. It was also noted that the amount of materials in the art area and in other areas were not sufficient for the number of children using the classroom. According to staff materials have been added to these room but the children are not taking care the items. so broken items are being discarded. It is suggested that plastic storage bins with lids be added to these classroom to store materials and teachers supervisor play so that materials are used appropriately.
Correction status
Due by February 25, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
17-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Program [SR]
Report comments
During the routine #2 inspection it was noted that the staff had not completed an annual refresher for the facilities exposure plan. Technical assistance as given during that inspection. During the inspection conducted to day it was noted that staff have still not completed this required refresher.
Correction status
Due by February 25, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
29-09
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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 [2] child care personnel for [12, two-year-old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12, two-year-old] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
During this inspection, the 2-year-old classroom was found to be out of ratio. There were 12 children observed with 1 staff member.
Correction status
Due by June 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A) and (H):All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.Child Care providers must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
Ants were observed all over the climbing structure on the playground. Please have area sprayed.
Correction status
Due by June 28, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The drinking fountain on the playground is not working and needs to be repaired.
Correction status
Due by July 3, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.02(f)(2), Ordinance: There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available relative to the licensed capacity of the facility allowing each child to be involved in activities. Play equipment and materials are not sufficient in number for the licensed capacity and/or are not accessible for the following age group(s): [SEE COMMENTS]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
The amount of play equipment and materials available to the children is not sufficient 1's classroom and the 2's classroom. Additional age- appropriate supplies and materials are needed for those classrooms.
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
19-03
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.03(f), Ordinance: The outdoor play space shall be free and safe from any reasonably foreseeable condition that has the potential of endangering or does endanger the health, safety, and welfare of children using the outdoor play area.This includes reasonably foreseeable conditions located on-site, adjacent to the facility, or off-site of the facility; and includes, but is not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials and high-tension wires.The following hazards were observed: [SEE COMMENTS]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The following hazards were observed on the playground: - remove or repair the broken Sentricon post protruding out of the ground near main door - repair links at bottom of main fence to play area that are not properly secured and/or rusty
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
23-07
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Secs. 316.615(2) and 402.305(10), FS: The fire extinguisher needs to be inspected annually by a fire equipment specialist.There was no documentation that the fire extinguisher had been inspected. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
Both fire extinguishers on the vehicle are expired and need to be serviced; last serviced 8/2022. One of the metal pieces used to hold the floorboard is not properly secured.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
Official code
45-06

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

How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during morning drop-off or transitions?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where classrooms were found to be out of the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center manages staffing levels to meet regulatory standards.
Context
The most recent finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for ensuring that all outdoor play equipment and fencing remain in good repair and safe for children to use?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show a pattern of concerns regarding facility maintenance, including playground fencing and equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and inspection schedule for outdoor areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you describe the steps taken to ensure that all staff members have their required educational documentation and health statements on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted instances where required staff documentation, such as education proof or health statements, was missing from personnel files. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these essential records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center approach the regular cleaning and upkeep of classrooms and common areas to ensure they remain in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate several findings related to the general repair and cleanliness of the facility. Asking about the center's cleaning and maintenance routine provides insight into how they prioritize a well-kept environment for children.
Related violations
General question

What is the center's policy for communicating with families if there are any unexpected changes in daily routines or staffing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a provider communicates changes helps families feel connected and informed about their child's daily experience. This is a helpful way to gauge the center's commitment to transparency and partnership with parents.