Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.08
SEAGULL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
425 SW 28th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
- License:
- C17BO0323
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 3:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 244
- 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.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for SEAGULL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER from March 16, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- 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
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33315
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.08
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.
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.
- Inspector notes
- -Playground equipment needs to be clean. Stains that appear to be mold were observed on some of the play structure. - The stair on the light green double slide was observed rusted and needs repair. - The 2 poles underneath the double slide at the PreK playground were observed rusted and needs repair. - The wood planks border surrounding the toddler playground rubber surface were observed broken, lifted and damage. This area needs to be repaired to prevent safety hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Two staff members did not have a current medical statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [see below].
- Report comments
- The fire drill records were unavailable for review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-10, Ordinance:The facility must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage.The facility shall be required to give the local licensing agency thirty (30) days notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.
- Report comments
- The certificate of insurance was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 51 - Insurance Group: Sec 7-10, Ordinance
- Official code
- 51-02
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 tell me about your process for keeping insurance documentation and emergency drill records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that certain administrative records, such as insurance certificates and fire drill documentation, were not available for review at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the routine maintenance and cleaning of the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection identified a need for repairs and cleaning on some outdoor structures, including slides and playground borders.
- Context
- The facility was given a correction due date of 4/1/2026 for these items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff members have their required health assessments on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 indicated that some staff medical statements were not current at the time of the review.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of any adjustments to the program.
General question
What steps do you take to support new children as they transition into your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the center's approach to transitions provides insight into how staff build relationships and help children feel comfortable in a new environment.