Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.22
EARLY LEARNING IS THE ANSWER SCHOOL
117 SW 1st St, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
- License:
- C17BO0344
- 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: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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.
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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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for EARLY LEARNING IS THE ANSWER SCHOOL from March 8, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 18, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33009
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024November 13, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 3, 2024November 13, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 27, 2026May 4, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 14, 2025March 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 3/27/2026; during today revisit it was still out of compliance; a deadline extension was granted (5/18/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 5/18/2026. Please see supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
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. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- One staff member did not complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
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]
- Report comments
- The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required, most current fire inspection as conducted 3/24/2025. Note: Fire extinguishers were service 10/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.2(A), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported on 3/13/2025 at the time the transportation binder was review. TA, A daily log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES EARLY LEARNING IS THE ANSWER SCHOOL C17BO0344 / 46289 117 SW 1st St Hallandale Beach FL 33009 Routine1 03/14/2025 Page 3 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-05
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]
- Report comments
- The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required, inspection was conducted 3/12/2024. Fire extinguisher service 11/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff did not complete the SR preservice training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
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
- 03-10
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [see comment] child care personnel for [see comment] children is required. A ratio of [see comments] child care personnel for [see comment ] children was observed. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility was observed to be out of ratio. Upon arrival monitor observed 1 staff (D.B.) with 18 children ages ones - threes on the playground. Upon entering the facility during the walk through additional classrooms were observed out of ratios. One additional staff arrived 30 minutes later. Ratios' Observed: 1 staff/ 12 children-VPK 1 staff/7 children-Ones (out of ratio) 1 Staff/12 children-Twos/Threes (out of ratio) Technical asstance was provided on additional staff operating the facility when the Director is in the classroom .
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: 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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Repairs required for Relicensing : Clean base of floor molding and thresholds. Repair chip tile in office and keep door closed. Clean bathrooms observed with toilets not flushed and dead roach in shower. In toddler room and twos room secure hanging cords from wall and AC. unit. Remove and replace torn mats. Blankets and bedding need to be stored separately. Replace ceiling tile observed wet. Provide lids on all trash cans and diaper pails. Paint all areas of the facility with peeling paint. Remove sharp adult scissors on cabinet and lock. Remove all supplies on changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 10-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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/hazardous material was accessible to children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Remove disinfectant spray cans on shelf and lock in closet. Lock Water Heater closet observed open with children's back packs and blankets. Lock storage closet observed with a large paint bucket, a mat and food box on the floor. All toxins need to be locked.
- Correction status
- Due by November 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 11-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Repair uneven concrete squares in walk way by door observed cracked causing a tripping hazard. Replace green cover ground under swings observed hard. Provide 6" of resilient ground under red climbing bars observed on grass. Provide grass where dirt ground is observed. Remove red garden mulch with strong odor and replace with Child-graded Playground mulch. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of resilience surface under all permanently installed equipment. EARLY LEARNING IS THE ANSWER SCHOOL C17BO0344 / 46289 117 SW 1st St Hallandale Beach FL 33009 Re-Licensure 11/13/2024 Page 4 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [See comment]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Replace or repair chain-link fence under the 4 feet requirement. (3.5 feet) Provide privacy cover inside fence to prevent climbing as playground is adjacent to a busy road. (left of building and front) Repair base of fence wood panels in some areas with nail heads. Repair base of fence where large roots are bending fence. Repair crack white walls and secure wires. Repair water fountain sticking and not turning off. Remove wood box secure to wall with nails and splitting in multiple areas.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.04(c), Ordinance: Torn, ripped or taped bedding shall not be used for napping. Towels shall not be used as bedding.Bedding was observed in poor condition. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Some mats were found to be torn and would need to be replaced. An order was placed for replacements.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(f), Ordinance: The outdoor play space shall be free and safe from any reasonably foreseeable condition that has the potential of endangering or does endanger the health, safety, and welfare of children using the outdoor play area.This includes reasonably foreseeable conditions located on-site, adjacent to the facility, or off-site of the facility; and includes, but is not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials and high-tension wires.The following hazards were observed: [The storage shed outside had some warped boards that need to be replaced.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The storage shed outside had some warped boards that need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [The blue merry go round needs a new pedal. The front swing needs a top cross bar as it has developed a metal fatigue crack and needs to be removed.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The blue merry go round needs a new pedal. The front swing needs a top cross bar as it has developed a metal fatigue crack and needs to be removed, maintenance was called and informed CCLE it would be removed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
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 tell me about the current status of your annual fire safety inspection and how you ensure all required documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show that the facility did not have the required annual fire inspection report on file. This question helps clarify how the center manages these essential safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all hazardous materials and cleaning supplies are stored securely and kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 noted instances where hazardous materials were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage protocols and safety measures in place.
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Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily procedures for maintaining accurate logs when children are being transported or moved off-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection show that the facility did not have evidence of a maintained log for children being transported. This question helps clarify the current oversight and documentation process for child safety during transit.
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Finding-specific
What processes do you have in place to ensure that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that staff training completion has been a recurring topic in multiple reports between 2024 and 2026. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center monitors and ensures compliance with these professional requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you maintain your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and safe for daily use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified several concerns regarding the condition of outdoor equipment and play surfaces. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current maintenance schedule and safety checks performed by the facility.
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