Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.33
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
2331 NE 26th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
- License:
- C17BO0359
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:15AM to 3:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 88
- 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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL from March 6, 2023 through March 23, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 17, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of January 31, 2025.
Seven later inspections, from February 3, 2025 through March 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 15 local median in Pompano Beach
Compared to 49 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.98
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024July 26, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: 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 below: ].
- Report comments
- On January 16, 2025, Childcare Licensing received a complaint regarding a child A.J. She has a history of leaving the school with scars and marks on her body with unknown origin for 3-4 weeks. A. J. has sustained scars and marks on her face, arms, and private parts. The staff appears to not pay attention to the kids. On one occasion, there was a child on top of A.J. attempting to do a wrestling move. There was a teacher standing nearby that did not intervene. There is an incident where A.J. was knocked down and appeared unconscious for a minute and a half after hitting her head. There was also a teacher nearby that did nothing. There was no teacher present when another child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING 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
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- The facility has no credential director since May 7, 2024, a notice of violation may be issue after 8/26/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
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 [March, April, May, and June 2024.].
- Report comments
- There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of March, April, May, and June 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- The facility has had no credentialed director since May 7, 2024. A provisional license was issued. There is still no credentialed director on record, (30) days extension was granted.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.2(A) and (B), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening.The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.The five year re- screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date.
- Inspector notes
- One staff member was observed working in the threes classroom by herself who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date of 2/6/2024. The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. The five year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. See supplemental note for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-7.06, Ordinance:Menus shall be planned, written, and posted at the beginning of each week. Menus shall be dated and posted in the food service area and in areas where they are accessible to parents. Menus were not posted and/or dated.
- Report comments
- This area is cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 3/6/2023; during today revisit 3/17/2023 it was still out of compliance; a deadline extension was granted (3/27/2023); notice of violation may be issue after 3/27/2023. Most current Menu received from the provider does not meet MyPlate standards: please see supplemental sheet for additional information. Menus were not posted and/or dated, Menu must meet MyPlate Standard all four components must be listed on the menu. Menus shall be planned, written, and posted at the beginning of each week. Menus shall be dated and posted in the food service area and in areas where they are accessible to parents.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 34 - Menus/Catering Group: Secs. 7-7.06 and 7-7.09, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-7.06, Ordinance:Menus shall be planned, written, and posted at the beginning of each week. Menus shall be dated and posted in the food service area and in areas where they are accessible to parents. Menus were not posted and/or dated.
- Report comments
- Menus were not posted and/or dated, the provider provided a lunch option as her menu. Menu must meet MyPlate Standard all four components must be listed on the menu. Menus shall be planned, written, and posted at the beginning of each week. Menus shall be dated and posted in the food service area and in areas where they are accessible to parents.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 34 - Menus/Catering Group: Secs. 7-7.06 and 7-7.09, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.2(B), Handbook: Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.Expired food was observed.
- Inspector notes
- Expired food was observed, provider was advised to properly label all unpacked food, and closely follow with expiration dates. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. Food temperature must be taken daily and recorded on the food log; food safety training, nutrition course is recommended.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 35-21
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 how your staff is trained to actively supervise children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2025 note a concern regarding the level of supervision provided to children. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center ensures staff are actively engaged and attentive to children's needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for documenting and conducting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a gap in the documentation of required monthly fire drills. This question allows the provider to explain their current record-keeping system and how they ensure emergency preparedness requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show a finding related to a staff member's background screening expiration. Asking about the center's tracking process provides insight into how they maintain compliance with personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the qualifications and experience of your current leadership team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the topic of director credentials appeared in more than one inspection during 2024. This question helps parents understand the current leadership structure and the center's commitment to maintaining qualified staff.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily routines and meal plans to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages and shares information about daily activities and nutrition helps parents feel more connected to their child's care. Clear communication about these routines is a key part of a transparent partnership between families and the provider.