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Margate Kids Academy

200 S State Road 7, Margate, FL 33068

License:
C17BO0446
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
127
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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Margate Kids Academy from February 6, 2023 through June 4, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
17

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

18 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

12 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33068

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.12
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3.1(D), Handbook: Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a child neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care. Strangulation hazards were accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
There was an extension cord accessible to the children in the toddler classroom. This was resolved during this inspection by the director removing the extension cord from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-19
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 12 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 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 or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The food log was not completed for the delivery of the food. The temperature was not taken for the food that was delivered in the morning. The director signed todays food log during the time of this inspection. This was resolved at the time of the inspection with the temperature of the food being taken during this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
33-08
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The last emergency drill conducted was on 04/17/2026. There was no emergency drill conducted in the month of May.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
48-01
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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The school age classroom did not have a recorded attendance record for the children present. This was resolved at the time of inspection by the teacher completing the attendance record.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-01
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]
Report comments
The toddler attendance record was not accurate. A child from the toddler classroom had transitioned into the 2s classroom and was still signed in on the toddler attendance record. This was resolved during this inspection with the teacher signing the child out and correcting the attendance record. 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. _________ ... [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: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The childrens bathroom was not clean and areas need to be repaired. There is evidence of paint chipping on the walls. There is a missing pilaster shoe which resulted in exposed rust on the pilaster and floor tiles. During the time of this inspection, the bathroom floors were cleaned.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
10-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
In the aftercare classroom, there was toxic substances and hazardous materials accessible to children. During this inspection , the toxic substances were relocated to another location that is not accessible to children. The laminating machine needs to be relocated to a location that is not accessible to children.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
11-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
There was rust and sharp edges on the blue play structure. Numerous tricycles had missing petals and rust. These will need to be repaired or replaced.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
22-03
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Report comments
The toddler classroom had a diaper changing pad that had some rips and holes. This was resolved at the time of the inspection by replacing it with a new changing pad.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
There were bottles and sippy cups not labeled with the childrens names. This was resolved at the time of this inspection by the teachers applying a label with the childs name on the bottles and sippy cups.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
34-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
3.8.5(E), Handbook: The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and/or was not posted in each room. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
The evacuation plan in the 4s classroom did not have an evacuation route indicated on the diagram.
Correction status
Due by March 5, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
47-06
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The infant attendance roster was inaccurate. There were 4 infants present and only 2 names listed on the attendance roster. While present in the classroom, the teacher added the 2 names and time of arrival to the infant attendance roster. This was resolved at the time of this inspection by the teacher adding the 2 additional infants that had transitioned into this classroom. SCHOOL READINESS
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
50-02
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [2] staff for [13] children was observed.
Inspector notes
During a complaint inspection regarding communicable disease; The 1y/o and 2y/o mixed group was observed out of ratio. There were 13 children to 2 teachers. TA was provided that the classroom was out of ratio.To come into compliance a person was moved from the 3y/o group into the mixed group of 1s and 2s. The 3y/o children remained in compliance, as 1 teacher remained in the room with 13 children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-02
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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 [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Report comments
The Infant classroom had 1 staff member with 5 infants. The infant classroom is required to have 1 staff member for every 4 children present. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection by placing the assistant director, E.P. into the Infant classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [A child was slapped in the face by a teacher. ]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap T.B, a 2 year old child in the face. The child sustained a scratch as reported by the parent. This was brought back into compliance during the inspection with the director informing licensing that she had terminated the teacher involved in the incident. A Class 1 notice of violation and fine will be issued.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
09-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
8.2(B), Handbook: Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Section 402.301-.319, F.S. As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in s. 39.201, F.S. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap T.B. a 2 year old child in the face. The incident was not reported to the abuse hotline on 12/05/2025. This was brought back into compliance with technical assistance given by licensing in regards to the duties of a mandatory reporter. The director provided an email to licensing on 12/12/2025 at 1:04PM with an ID number from the abuse hot line. A Class 1 notice of violation and fine will be issued. FACILITY/STORAGE
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
09-08
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap a child in the face. The director wrote an incident report on 12/05/2025 to document the teachers actions and reason for termination. This report was given to the teacher. There was not a report written or given to the parent on 12/05/2025. Technical assistance was given by licensing to the provider that a report must be written and given to the parent immediately. This was brought back into compliance during this investigation with the director writing the incident report in front of Licensing. However, the parent of the child was never notified nor g ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
40-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Secs. 7-12(a) and (g), Ordinance: Child care arrangements subject to licensure or registration under this chapter are subject to investigation and inspection without prior notice by the local licensing agency (including inspections of the physical site of the child care arrangement and access to personnel and records) during the child care arrangements regular business hours to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter. No person shall hinder, resist, or oppose an employee or agent of the local licensing agency in the performance of their duties under this section or knowingly provide false statements or documents or misrepresent their identity to an employee or agent of the local licensing agency. Facility denied the licensing authority access to the child care facility, personnel and/or records during the hours of operation. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
During the complaint investigation the director informed licensing that she was given a directive by her supervisors to not report the incident to the abuse nor to the parent of the child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
45-09
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [child lost shoe lace at school, not diapered frequently, scratch on back]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Report comments
Complaint alleges that child has repeatedly been left in soiled diapers, including instances where urine pampers have been left on him, and on several occasions, parent has picked him up with feces still in his diaper. When parent enquires about the last time he was changed, she is told it was after nap time (around 1:00 p.m.), and parent does not pick him up until after 5:00 p.m. Lost Shoe Laces: Child's shoe laces have gone missing, and when parent asked about it, she was told, Not sure what happened, mommy. This situation presents a hazard, as there is a risk that my child may trip and fall, or worse, cause another child to trip over loose laces. Unexplained Injury: On Dec ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 3, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-05

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

Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and updated throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection show that the facility had difficulty maintaining accurate attendance rosters for children moving between classrooms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff track children's locations throughout the day.
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Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that hazardous items are kept out of reach in classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that a potential hazard was accessible to children in a classroom. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for monitoring classroom environments.
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Finding-specific

How do you manage the schedule for monthly emergency drills to ensure they are conducted consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from June 2026 indicate that monthly fire drills were not consistently performed. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and schedules these important safety exercises.
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Finding-specific

Could you describe how you monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or when groups are combined?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in late 2025 and early 2026 show instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current practices provides insight into how the center maintains appropriate supervision levels.
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Finding-specific

What is your approach to communicating with parents if an unexpected incident occurs at the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from December 2025 mentions a finding related to the reporting of an incident. This question helps parents understand the center's communication policies and commitment to transparency.
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