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LEARN AND SMILE PRESCHOOL

4233 Griffin Rd, Davie, FL 33314

License:
C17BO0380
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
136
License expiration:
September 30, 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.

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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 inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 26, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for LEARN AND SMILE PRESCHOOL from April 6, 2023 through April 14, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33314

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.18

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official 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
At the time of inspection, Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. The provider submitted current documentation for all required staff bringing this standard into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Sec. 7-38(b)(2), Ordinance: Mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards are prohibited when infants are napping or sleeping in the crib or play yard; and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, provided such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [swaddle sacks/ blankets ]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
Items such as [ swaddle sacks/ blankets ] were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. This concern was brought to the attention of the teachers and program director at the time of inspection. The teachers immediately removed the items from the cribs bringing this standard back into compliance. Technical Assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: -Remove all chains from childrens pacifier prior to naptime -For infants that can reposition themselves independently add a sign to the crib indicating they can roll/ turn over i.e I can roll over
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
20-08
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [see details below] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Technical assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: - Items unrelated to diaper changing was found resting on diaper changing table. -Ensure that the correct cleaning solutions and diaper changing procedures are being implemented at the time of use. This area of concern was addressed with program director and teachers onsite. Staff personnel immediately corrected this standard bringing this violation into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
25-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the program director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
Correction / follow-up note
There were 5 staff members with missing proof of education.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
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.
Correction / follow-up note
There was to 2 staff members without proof of valid physical #8 forms on file.
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
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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. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Four staff missing proof of Education.
Correction status
Due by September 14, 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
4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement.There were not enough credentialed staff present. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Facility has 3 staff with Staff Credentials. Provide 1 additional Credential for the children present.
Correction status
Due by September 14, 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
02-09
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
Report comments
One staff did not complete training. Page 1 of 6
Correction status
Due by September 14, 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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [See comment] for [see comment] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1-6 and 11) School Readiness [SR]
Inspector notes
Classrooms were observed without staff with Credentials. LEARN AND SMILE PRESCHOOL C17BO0380 / 46365 4233 Griffin Rd Davie FL 33314 Re-Licensure 08/28/2023 Page 5 of 6 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sheri Newman 08/28/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Batia Dayan 08/28/2023 LEARN AND SMILE PRESCHOOL C17BO0380 / 46365 4233 Griffin Rd Davie FL 33314 Re-Licensure 08/28/2023 Page 6 of 6
Correction status
Due by September 14, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 53 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
Official code
53-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement.There were not enough credentialed staff present.
Correction / follow-up note
Provide one staff with a staff credential for the amount of children present.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-09
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: [see comment]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Repair crack bench. Remove rusty hose holder, gather hose and provide new holder. Anchor red car into artificial turf. Clean back playground and repair broken cracked asphalt.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
24-03

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

What is your current process for ensuring that cribs remain clear of items like blankets or swaddles during naptime?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that items such as swaddle sacks or blankets were found in a crib with a sleeping infant. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep practices for infants.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage your daily attendance records to ensure every child is accurately accounted for throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from December 2025 indicate that the facility had an issue with maintaining an accurate attendance roster. Asking this helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking children's movements and supervision.
Context
The attendance record was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members have their required health documentation and credentials on file and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that missing health statements for staff were identified in both 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains administrative compliance for its personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you describe your orientation process for new staff to ensure they are fully trained on facility policies and procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 show findings related to staff training and education documentation. This question helps parents learn about the center's current approach to staff development and record-keeping.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel confident in their child's daily care and the center's operational transparency. This question helps families understand how the provider keeps them informed about their child's environment.