Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.33
EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF MARGATE, LLC
6050 SW 7th St, Margate, FL 33068
- License:
- C17BO0394
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 199
- 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF MARGATE, LLC from February 6, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2024 and involved supervision, with a due date of November 1, 2024.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Six later inspections, from November 25, 2024 through June 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33068
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.09
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023October 24, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), 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: [2y/o child during toileting]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- Complaint alleges that Toddler (KS DOB:11/11/21) was sent home with no undergarments as in a pull up or panties which are both provided from the parents at all times. The school made the statement that the toddler could have taken the panties off when using the bathroom. No one checked to see if my child was wiped correctly or even washed her hands correctly apparently nothing was checked. A complaint inspection was conducted and statements from the teacher and assistant director were received. underwear or pull-up on. The teacher stated that the child is very independent in that she goes to the restroom and takes off her pull-up by herself. Per assistant director, the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The monitor observed a large hole/dip in the middle of the playground surface, the hole needs to be repaired and leveled (two years old playground). Additionally, repair areas of impact resilient surf where there are holes/partial of the surf are missing.
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-06
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 comments below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The following equipment in the outdoor space needs to be repaired: rusty swing chains and all of the play structures exhibiting rusty and peeling paint (throughout the playground areas).
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Section 7-9(c)(1-5), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited; the alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute if the driver, or a child care facility staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a child care facility staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a child care facility staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendations. The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working in that [see comments below].The facility shall provide a written plan of correction outlining steps to be taken to ensure the safety of children while being transported. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working within one (1) minute. The alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7-5.04(d)(4) and (5), Ordinance: Infants shall not be placed for napping or sleeping in any car safety seat, bean bag chair, bouncy seat, infant seat, swing, jumping chair, highchair, chair, futon, sofa, or any other type of furniture or equipment that does not meet the crib and play yard requirements under (c) above. Infants who arrive at the facility asleep in a car safety seat must be immediately removed from the seat by the parent or the child care personnel and placed on their back in a safe sleep environment. An infant was observed sleeping outside of a crib/play yard. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection was observed a infant placed for sleeping in bouncer chair. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the infants shall not be placed for napping or sleeping in any furniture or equipment that does not meet the crib requirements. Completed at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-12
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. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- During today's inspection, it was noted five (5) childrens files containing expired immunization records. Please see supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Section 7-9(c)(1-5), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited; the alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute if the driver, or a child care facility staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a child care facility staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a child care facility staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendations. The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working in that [See comments below].The facility shall provide a written plan of correction outlining steps to be taken to ensure the safety of children while being transported. Transportation [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During today's inspection the child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working. (Vin # 17796) The alarm device for the other van (Vin # 3989) need to be check to ensure that will sound within one (1) minute. Technical assistance was provide to ensure that the alarm device for both vehicles work properly.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.1(A) and (G), 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.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection I observed that the following areas were found in need of repair/replace: Classrooms need cleaning. Carpets and rugs need cleaning. AC filters need to be cleaned. PK4 classroom electrical outlet need repair. All vans need cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-12
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. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the monitor observed cleaning products unlocked and accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided on the importance of always keeping cleaning products stored and locked, in a place out of the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Section 7-9(c)(1-5), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited; the alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute if the driver, or a child care facility staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a child care facility staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a child care facility staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendations. The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working in that [See comments below.].The facility shall provide a written plan of correction outlining steps to be taken to ensure the safety of children while being transported. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection one of the 3 vans in use needed to have the alarm system checked (Vin # 3989). The other van (Vin # 0278) do not work properly so they can not use it until they are in good condition to ensure the safety of children while being transported. The other van (Vin # 7961) need to be inspected to insure that is working properly. The provider informed that they won't use these vans until they are working properly.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-10
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 describe the current process for ensuring that all children are supervised during daily routines, such as toileting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report note a finding regarding the supervision of a child during toileting. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the facility maintains consistent oversight for children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that the child safety alarms in all transport vehicles are fully functional before every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the functionality of child safety alarms in transport vehicles has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance and pre-trip check protocols.
- Context
- A later inspection with no CARES violation flag appears after the latest parsed violation date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all infant sleep environments consistently meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report documented a finding regarding appropriate sleep equipment for infants. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments for the youngest children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to maintaining playground equipment and surfaces to keep them in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection identified areas of the playground that required maintenance or repair. Discussing this topic helps parents understand the facility's ongoing commitment to keeping outdoor play areas safe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff keep track of immunization records to ensure they remain current for all children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report previously noted that some student files contained expired immunization records. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility manages health documentation requirements.
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