Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.3
ANDOVER ACADEMY
8501 Cleary Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
- License:
- C17BO0330
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 263
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for ANDOVER ACADEMY from February 1, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 14, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of July 15, 2024.
Seven later inspections, from July 1, 2024 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 33324
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
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
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No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
- Inspector notes
- The fire inspection report was observed expired during today's visit. Fire department was contacted by the school and they were informed an inspection will be schedule for July 1st, 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
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: [See comments].
- Inspector notes
- ALLEGATION: A complaint was submitted to CCLE regarding a three (3) year old child that had inadequate supervision while attending the program. According to the parent, child was not properly supervised while using the jack and jill bathroom (bathroom accessible by the two adjacent classrooms) INVESTIGATION: An investigation was conducted on 5/7/24 that consisted of a interview with the school administrator (MB) and the instructor (JC) who was in charge of supervising the three year old classroom. Also, video footage was reviewed about the day of the incident. According to the school administrator MB, the teacher JC was in ratio (1:13), however she did observed the teacher wa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Six (6) staff members need to obtain a No 8 Medical Statement of Good Health. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 2.6(C), Handbook: Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.Electronic media use exceeded the minimum requirements.
- Report comments
- ALLEGATION: A complaint was submitted to CCLE on 1/17/24 regarding screen time during the morning and afternoons while children spend time in the multipurpose room. Additionally, the content shown to children is not intended for educational purposes. INVESTIGATION: An investigation was conducted on 1/18/24 which consisted of an interview with school staff members in charge of supervising children attending the program early in the morning. According to the staff member MB, program has 3 openers that receive children in the multipurpose room around 6:45 am until the assigned instructors arrived to pick up their children on the following times: 7:00 am, 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Als ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof on file that one staff member has begun the 40 hour training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.6 and 4.2.6(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.Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in-service training requirements. Sec. 7-4.02(h)(1), Ordinance: Staff members permanently assigned to care for infants must take four (4) hours of this training specifically geared to infant care.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete ten (10) hours of annual in-service training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof on file that two staff members have completed the annual in-service hours for the year 2022-2023. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments].
- Inspector notes
- The following items were observed in need of repair: PLAYGROUND: Repair gate/fence facing towards the parking lot observed with at gap at the bottom. • Repair fence in the VPK playground that was damaged by the tree. • Repair red bike round equipment observed with missing pedals and corroded spots. • Paint green equipment observed peeled. •
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is no proof on file that two staff members have completed the required training. See supplemental for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof on file of #8 medical statement for one staff member. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments ].
- Inspector notes
- Replace ceiling tiles in the multipurpose room. • Replace tent in the middle playground observed torn. • Clean and organize areas in the toddler classroom observed cluttered. •
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
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.
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received on 1/31/2023 alleging that a child was taking too long to wash her hands and Ms. SM in her own words to the owner of the school got frustrated with her and threatened to punch A in the face. A is a student in the school and is only 4 or 5 years old. A complaint inspection was conducted on 2/1/2023 and a statement from the school owner was received (CF). A statement from the teacher could not be received as she was not present during inspection. Based on the owner's statement, the teacher told him that the children were using the restroom when the incident occurred. The child was done washing her hands and she asked her to move because other ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
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 your current process for ensuring all required facility safety inspections are up to date and posted?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2024 noted that the facility's fire inspection report was expired at that time. This question helps confirm that the center now has a robust system for tracking and renewing all necessary safety certifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or protocols do you have in place to ensure staff are always actively supervising children during transitions, such as bathroom breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 included a finding regarding supervision during a bathroom transition. Asking about this helps parents understand the current supervision strategies used to keep children safe throughout the day.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff health records to ensure all required medical statements are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2024 noted that several staff members were missing updated medical statements of good health. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining these important personnel files.
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Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting playground equipment and common areas to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection identified several items in need of repair on the playground. This question helps parents understand how the facility proactively maintains its equipment and environment for the children.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay current with their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from October 2023 noted that some staff training documentation was not on file at that time. Asking this question provides insight into how the center currently tracks and supports professional development for its team.
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