Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.29
LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY - PEMBROKE PINES
12499 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
- License:
- C17BO0302
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 303
- 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.
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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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for LIL' RASCALS ACADEMY - PEMBROKE PINES from April 21, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved supervision.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 13 local median in Pembroke Pines
Compared to 45 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.84
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), 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: [see narrative below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- Complaint alleges that on 1/16/2026, the neighbor was not authorized to pick up her children A.B. age 7 , M.B., age 9, X.B. age 5, but the school released the children to the unauthorized person. The unauthorized neighbor called her to say that she had picked up her children from the provider. This neighbor is not on the list of authorized people to pick up her children, and they should not have been released to this neighbor without first checking with the parent and getting her permission. FINDINGS:A complaint inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026 and a statement was received from the director and can be found in the complaint form. Please refer to the complaint form for fur ... [truncated]
- 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
- 07-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspections visits documentation of in-service training was not recorded or available for review for (3) childcare personnel, files were observed missing 10hrs in-service training. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 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
- 03-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Some required documents were not available for review (see supplemental notes); complete files for (2) childcare personnel were not available for review. (1) childcare personnel were present at the time of the second inspection visit. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, all childcare personnel records must be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through your current process for verifying authorized pickup individuals?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection note a concern regarding the release of children to an unauthorized person. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to ensure only approved individuals can pick up children.
- Context
- The finding was marked as corrected at the time of inspection, and a subsequent inspection in April 2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified missing documentation for staff in-service training. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center tracks and maintains professional development records for its team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for keeping personnel records organized and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 mentioned that some personnel files were not available for review during a visit. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and maintains important staff documentation.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily routines and any changes in schedule to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication about daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures everyone is aligned on the daily flow.
General question
What is your approach to supporting children as they transition between different age groups or classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages transitions helps parents know how their child will be supported through developmental changes and new environments.