Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.35
- Local median
- 0.39
THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC
3812 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- C17BO0388
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- 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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC from February 1, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 16, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 47
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
18 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.54
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024June 11, 2024July 16, 2025February 12, 2026June 25, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2024February 24, 2025July 16, 2025October 29, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 23, 2024February 24, 2025July 16, 2025September 10, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 11, 2024October 25, 2024July 16, 2025February 12, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 16, 2025September 10, 2025February 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- 1 staff member did not have a current health statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 COMMENTS].
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member who began the DCF training more than 15 months ago did not have proof of completing the training on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
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
- 1 staff member did not have a current health statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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.
- Report comments
- The fire inspection has expired. The last inspection was conducted on 2-3-25.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-36(a)(2)(a) and (b), Ordinance: Shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall be provided in indoor play space areas. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 18 inches but does not exceed 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The shock-absorbent floor covering shall extend a minimum of two feet beyond all sides of the equipment. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent matting or floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The placing of equipment against the wall is permissible. The shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall extend a minimum of six feet beyond all sides of the equipment, or to the wall if fewer than six feet from that side of the equipment. There was no/inadequate protective surface under the [SEE COMMENTS].
- Report comments
- The indoor climber in the infant room needs to have shock absorbent floor covering that extends a minimum of 2 feet beyond all sides of the equipment. The current floor covering is not shock absorbent and does not extend 2 feet on all sides. The structure is also not flush against a wall/surface on the back end; there is a gap between the structure and the glass door where it is currently positioned.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 17 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate.
- Report comments
- 3 cribs in the infant room had a sheet that was too loose/too big and not tightly fitted.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.3.1(A-C), Handbook: All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. All rooms do not meet the requirement for sufficient light.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The 18 to 36 months classroom was observed to be too dark at the time of arrival. Although a light was added, the monitor was unable to adequately see and identify the children. Additionally, children were observed with their heads/faces covered with their blanket. Both issues was corrected during the inspection when the window covering was opened, allowing in more light, and the blankets removed from the children's heads/faces. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 2/24/25, and was cited during the inspection on 7/15/25. The issue regarding the sliding glass door in the infant room was observed to be correct ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-08
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.7 (A), Handbook: The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have an unusual incidents policy on file The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The following types of incidents must be addressed: 1. Lost or missing child; 2. Suspected maltreatment of a child; 3. Injuries or illness requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment; 4. Death of child or child care personnel; 5. Presence of a threatening individual who attempts or succeeds in gaining entrance to the facility The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding thi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(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. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3 staff members did not have proof of completing the required 10 hours annual in-service for the 2024-2025 year. The staff members need to complete the missing hours by the deadline indicated. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-07
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
- 1 staff member did not have a current statement of good health on file. Page 1 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 COMMENTS] child care personnel for [SEE COMMENTS] children is required. A ratio of [SEE COMMENTS] child care personnel for [SEE COMMENTS] children was observed.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon arrival, a ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 children, ages 18 to 36 months, was observed. There were 3 children present who were under two years of age. A ratio of 2 child care personnel for 11 children is required. The ratio issue came into compliance when a second staff member came into the room. The following ratios were observed: - infants- 3:5 - 18 to 36 months- 1:11 (corrected shortly after arrival to 3:11) - 2.5 to 5- 3:15
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.3.1(A-C), Handbook: All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. All rooms do not meet the requirement for sufficient light.
- Inspector notes
- The 18-24 months classroom was observed to be too dark at the time of arrival. The monitor was unable to adequately see and identify the children or staff present. Additionally, children were observed with their heads/faces covered with blankets. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 2/24/25. THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC C17BO0388 / 46524 3812 Riverland Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine1 07/16/2025 Page 2 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-08
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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair.
- Report comments
- The sliding glass door in the infant room is not closing correctly/off track and needs to be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
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.
- Report comments
- More mulch is on the playground with the blue climbing structure
- Correction status
- Due by August 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
- Report comments
- The diaper changing pad in the infant room is torn and needs to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [SEE COMMENTS].
- Report comments
- The sinks in the kitchen did not have the proper labeling as required. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspection on 10/25/24, and a verbal reminder during the inspection on 2/24/25.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 33-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.5(A), Handbook: The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. The facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan and/or the emergency preparedness plan was incomplete.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have an emergency preparedness plan on file. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspections on 10/25/24 and 2/24/25.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.7 (A), Handbook: The facility must have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have an unusual incents policy on file. The facility was given a written technical assistance regarding this requirement during the inspections on 10/25/24 and 2/24/25.
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [OUTDOOR ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
- Report comments
- The outdoor drinking fountain was not working during the inspection. Additionally, the outdoor sink was not draining properly and needs to be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 14-02
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.
- Report comments
- The large climbing dome does not have a fall/use zone of at least 6ft. The dome must be removed from the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
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 COMMENTS].
- Correction / follow-up note
- 5 staff members who have worked in child care more than 15 months did not have proof of completing the 40-hour training. 3 of the 5 staff members cited during this inspection were non-compliant during the inspection conducted on 6/11/24. Page 1 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member who has worked in child care more than 12 months did not have proof of completing the 5-hour literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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.
- Report comments
- More mulch is needed on the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
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.
- Report comments
- There is no evidence on file that four staff members have completed the 40 hour training. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
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.
- Report comments
- There was no evidence on file that one staff member updated the medical statement of good health. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 4 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature.
- Report comments
- There was no evidence on file of a food log documenting the temperature of the meals delivered on the following dates: 6/10/24 and 6/11/24. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2024
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
- 35-09
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.
- Report comments
- One staff member needs to update the No8 physical's statement of good health. See supplemental for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
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
- The following areas were observed in need of repair: Repair sink observed chipping in the toddler classroom • Repair wet ceiling tiles in the kitchen • Fix bottom right side of the door located in the primary classroom (door opening to the playground area). • Replace changing table pad observed with holes in the infant classrooms • Clean potty seat after every use • Clean water fountain spout located in the infant classroom • Remove items inside the tub located in the primary classroom •
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 4 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a food acceptance log with the verification of meal's temperature at the time of the inspection. Programs must maintain food logs for a mininum of four (4) months.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 35-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes 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 the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof on file that one staff member from the toddler classroom had background screening eligibility though the clearing house. The staff member was not alone supervising children. See staff member name in the supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
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- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Program director/owner did not have proof on file of renewing the five (5) year rescreening requirements. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
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- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec 7-4.02(j), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course(s) approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agency's website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every two (2) years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the required training.
- Report comments
- One staff member from the infant classroom did not have a copy of the safe sleep training requirement on file. See supplemental sheet for additional information. https://cribsforkids.org/safe-sleep-ambassador/
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
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- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-06
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.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not have a Medical Statement of Good Health on file. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 [See comments].
- Inspector notes
- Upon arriving to the infant classroom, the three staff members in charge of supervising six (6) children were observed outside the nap room while two children were sleeping by themselves. I asked one of the staff members if another person was inside the nap room observing the children, and the staff member answered no one was in there. Minutes later, when I went back to the classroom to clarify some information about one of the staff members, it was observed that all three (3) staff members were outside the nap room while children were napping by themselves for the second time. Technical assistance was provided regarding direct supervision requirements. THE NURTURY MONTESSORI ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
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- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- 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.
- Inspector notes
- Cleaning products were observed unlocked in the 3-5 year old classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.04(a), Ordinance: A cot, crib, bed, mat, mattress, or playpen must be provided for each child three (3) years of age or under and made available for older children who nap. A mat or mattress must be at least one inch (1?) thick. Bedding must be appropriate for the child's size. Appropriate bedding is not available for all children.
- Report comments
- A one year old child was sleeping in a bounce chair with a blanket on top of her head. The child was placed in a cot at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding bedding requirements.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 21 - Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-07
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.
- Inspector notes
- A staff member in the infant classroom was observed not washing her hands after changing a child's diaper.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changingarea nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [See comments] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table.
- Inspector notes
- A child in the infant classroom was observed drinking her bottle while laying down in the changing table. This area shall be solely use for diaper changing purposes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(E), Handbook: Food provided by parents must be properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner at all times to prevent contamination or spoilage. If food is supposed to be kept cold, the food must be stored in a refrigerator until eaten, or parents must include ice packs to keep food cold.This requirement was not met in that [See comments].
- Inspector notes
- The food provided by parents in the toddler classroom was observed not properly stored prior to providing the meals to the children. The meals brought from home were observed stored in lunch boxes placed on top of a classroom counter where the temperature was not controlled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 36 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-7.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 36-16
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.
- Inspector notes
- One child physical exam was not observed in the child's file. See supplemental sheet for additional information. THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC C17BO0388 / 46524 3812 Riverland Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine1 06/22/2023 Page 5 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- 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.
- Inspector notes
- Two children's immunization record were observed expired. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.02(b), Child Care Ordinance.No infant shall be admitted to a child care facility without first obtaining immunization appropriate to the childs age according to the State of Florida, Department of Healths standards unless a signed exemption form is on file. The infant(s) listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet did not have an age appropriate immunization record on file.
- Inspector notes
- One infant immunization record was not observed in the child's file. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.01(f), Ordinance:The child care facility and its programs shall not exceed the licensed capacity designated on the license at any given time, including any before- and after-school programs offered by the facility. 3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's licensed capacity was exceeded during today's revisit when the monitor observed 41 children attending the program that is license for 40 children capacity. The additional child left the program during the inspection. A Class I Notice of Violation is being issued. A Class 1 notice of violation occurred on 2/14/23 A Class 1 notice of violation was issued 2/14/23 *********************************************** The providers license expires on 3/31/23. All areas of this revisit report that fail to comply must be corrected by 03/03/23 or the renewal license may be denied.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2023
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- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-06
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.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not begun the training within 90 days of employment. See supplemental sheet for more information. ********** The staff member cited on the previous inspection regarding beginning training, came into compliance by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
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- 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
- Sec 7-4.02(j), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course(s) approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agency's website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every two (2) years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the required training.
- Inspector notes
- Two staff members observed in the infant classroom, have not completed the safe sleep training requirement approved by licensing. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-06
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 [Infant classroom].
- Inspector notes
- Upon arriving to the infant classroom, monitor observed two infants sleeping alone in a room adjacent to the infant classroom. Three staff members were in charge of supervising the 7 infants however, one of the staff members that was in charge of supervising these two infants stated that she went to the restroom. A notice of violation is being issued for non compliance with direct supervision. A Class I Notice of Violation is being issued. Notice of violation occurred 2/1/23 Notice of violation was issued on 2/1/23 ****************************************** The following staff to child ratios were observed during today's visit: Infants 3:7 Ones/twos and threes 3:14 Threes/fou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2023
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- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.01(f), Ordinance:The child care facility and its programs shall not exceed the licensed capacity designated on the license at any given time, including any before- and after-school programs offered by the facility. 3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's licensed capacity was exceeded during today's visit when the monitor observed 42 children attending the program that is license for 40 children capacity. Two children left the program during the inspection. A Class I Notice of Violation is being issued. Notice of violation occurred 2/1/23 Notice of violation was issued on 2/1/23 **************** The providers license expires on 3/31/23. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 03/03/23 or the renewal license may be denied.
- Correction status
- Due by February 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-06
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 fire safety inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the facility's fire inspection had expired. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these mandatory safety requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all crib bedding meets current safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an issue with the fit of crib sheets. This question allows the provider to explain their current practices for maintaining safe sleep environments for infants.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency preparedness and incident management plans are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where emergency preparedness or incident reporting plans were missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages these critical safety documents.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have their required health assessments on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated findings regarding staff health statements not being current. This question provides insight into how the center manages personnel records to ensure compliance.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the lighting in classrooms during naptime to ensure both safety and proper supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted concerns about lighting levels during naptime. Asking this helps parents understand how the center balances a restful environment with the need for adequate supervision.
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