Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.13
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL
12200 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
- License:
- C17BO0290
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 248
- 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL from April 20, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 22, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 31, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through April 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33026
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
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.
- Report comments
- A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for (4) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information. TA was provided, Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training.
- Inspector notes
- 10hrs in-service training was not observed for (4) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-07
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.
- Report comments
- This item was out of compliance at the time of the inspection visit on (4/11/2025); the facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. Fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/2024 (most current report at the time of the inspection visit). The facility came into compliance on 4/15/2025, Fire inspection conducted 4/15/2025. This standard came into compliance on 4/15/2024. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL C17BO0290 / 46143 12200 Sheridan St Pembroke Pines FL 33026 Routine2 04/11/2025 Page 3 of 4
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
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: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: [school age children in restroom].
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received on 1/3/2024 alleging that the entire camp was one very unqualified younger man named ZP who was not supervising the kids at all. When child (SW 5y/o )was picked up, staff did not even know where she was at and he found her in the bathroom with other girls who were older playing married and kissing each other on the lips. ZP admitted that he did not know where SW was when parent arrived and stated he did not know how long she was in there because they are not allowed to follow. The children and running wild and all age groups are together with no supervision. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/4/2024 and statements from the Director ( ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-03
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 describe the steps taken to ensure that all required fire safety inspections are current and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that the facility's fire safety documentation was not up to date at that time, though it was corrected shortly thereafter.
- Context
- The facility came into compliance on 4/15/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center approach active supervision of children, especially during transitions or when they are in common areas like restrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2024 inspection report mention a concern regarding supervision practices in a restroom area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for tracking and ensuring that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from an August 2025 inspection report indicate that some staff had not completed their required annual training hours at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify and maintain the educational credentials for all new and existing staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that documentation for staff educational requirements was missing for some personnel.
Related violations
General question
What is your philosophy on how teachers communicate daily activities and any behavioral updates to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experiences and ensures that families and teachers are working together to support each child's needs.