Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.31
- Local median
- 0.18
LOVE-N-CARE PRESCHOOL
4848 SW 61st Ave, Davie, FL 33314
- License:
- C17BO0331
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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.
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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 inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for LOVE-N-CARE PRESCHOOL from February 15, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of July 8, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33314
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024June 24, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024October 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 7-42(g), Ordinance: All knives and sharp instruments must be stored in a locked area when not in use. Children had access to [see details below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing monitor observed children had access to exposed knives within the food prep area.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.1(F), Handbook: Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows and blankets must be available. Linens, pillow or blankets were not provided for sleeping children. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Linens were not provided for all sleeping children. Per the teacher, the childs parents forgot to bring the child new linens.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 19-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.5(A), Handbook: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The following hazard was observed in the outdoor play space [see details below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the outdoor play space in need of the following: -clean and repair discolored climbing equipment - clean and repair playground shade covering - clean outdoor sink and water fountain - repaint stair railing - replace exposed landscape garden edging in mulch area
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There was a staff member with an expired physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a child with an expired immunization record on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 37-04
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. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The fire inspection was observed with an expiration date of 9/14/25. LOVE-N-CARE PRESCHOOL C17BO0331 / 46247 4848 SW 61st Ave Davie FL 33314 Routine2 10/03/2025 Page 4 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 4.2.5, Handbook: All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 2 staff members that did not have proof of fire extinguisher training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers were due for service on 7/25.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.9.8(A), Handbook: For the purposes of providing clean, sanitary drinking water, sink/water fountain combinations are prohibited if the handwashing sink is used for hygiene procedures after toileting or diaper changing. A sink/water fountain combination also used for hygiene purposes was observed in use for drinking. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a sink/water fountain combo observed on the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 14-06
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: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. 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. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [playground area, One year old, two and three year old, and four year old classrooms.]. (Section 5, numbers 1-17) Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratio's were observed during today's visit: 1 and 2 year old: 1:6 2 and 3 year old: 1:11 4 year old: 1:10 During today's visit there were several incidents that lack of supervision was observed. The 4 year old teacher left the classroom to the playground to speak with a teacher that was on the playground. The 4 year old teacher left the classroom to go in the kitchen area to cut up apples for snack. The two and three year old teachers left the classroom to retrieve snacks for the class. The one year old teacher left the classroom to retrieve whip cream from the refrigerator located in the kitchen. Three were 2 children that came into the building to use the rest ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13 and Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 08-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were chemicals observed unlocked in the children's restroom. A can of Lysol and cleaning spray was observed on shelf and disinfecting wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink area. LOVE-N-CARE PRESCHOOL C17BO0331 / 46247 4848 SW 61st Ave Davie FL 33314 Re-Licensure 02/07/2024 Page 2 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 12-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.02(a)(1), Ordinance:Within fifteen (15) days of enrollment, each child must have a written statement on file from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a county health department attesting that the child is in good health, or that any known medical condition or health problem is under treatment.7.2, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of child(ren) missing form and obtain. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 children with no physical on file. see supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were 5 children observed to have expired immunization and 2 children with missing immunization forms. See supplement
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 staff members without a valid physical form. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.05(g)(1), Ordinance: When children in diapers are in care, there shall be a diaper changing surface with an impermeable surface that shall be replaced and/or cleaned with a sanitizing solution after each use.Staff did not clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface as required. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit. The one year old teacher was observed changing a diaper without sanitizing the changing surface after use.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.05(g)(5), Ordinance:Disposable gloves shall be worn and changed after each individual diaper change and shall be disposed of promptly.Hands shall be washed each time after removal of disposable gloves when diapering.Gloves were not being used/changed and or hands were not being washed. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The one year old teacher was observed changing a diaper and did not wash her nor the child's hand after changing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7(B), Handbook: Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.The credentialed director is not on site on a regular basis enough to meet this standard.
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that the director is not on site at the inspection. The director has only been on site on one occasion during a licensing visit. Documentation of director schedule shall be kept on site for review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 02-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were two staff members that were observed supervising children without proof of education. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 02-06
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.
- Inspector notes
- There was a staff member observed supervising children without completing the required 45 hour child care trainings. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-03
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. (Section 10.1, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit there were dead insects observed in the freezer. The office staff directed a staff member to clean the freezer during the time of the inspection. This area will be re-inspected during the revisit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-15
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance: The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. On-line CPR courses are not acceptable to meet this standard. CPR training must be done by classroom instruction. There was no documentation to show that at least two (2) staff members were appropriately trained. (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Program [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was insufficient staff members that have a valid first aid and Pediatric CPR training. A minimum of 3 staff members must be present. The office staff member was the only one observed with a valid training. 4.2.4 (B) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: For 0 25 child care personnel needed to meet ratio requirements there shall be at least three (3) p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 32-02
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that sharp items like knives are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that children had access to exposed knives in the food preparation area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to make sure every child has the necessary linens for nap time each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified an instance where linens were not provided for all sleeping children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from both 2024 and 2026 show instances where hazardous items or cleaning supplies were found in areas accessible to children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, and that all safety certifications remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that the facility lacked documented proof of fire extinguisher training for some staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for tracking and updating staff health statements and children's immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025 indicate that the facility has had difficulty maintaining current health and immunization documentation for staff and children.
Related violations