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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC. from January 13, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 2, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of January 2, 2025.
Five later inspections, from January 15, 2025 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
12
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33026
Compared to 8 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.08
Local median
0.13
0.08This provider
0.13Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
8%
Local median
11%
8%This provider
11%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
8%
Local median
11%
8%This provider
11%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.25
0This provider
0.25Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
7-42(g), Ordinance: All knives and sharp instruments must be stored in a locked area when not in use. Children had access to [please see comments below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The monitor observed several sharp knives stored in an unlocked cabinet drawer located in the kitchen area. This out of compliance area was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 procedures for storing sharp items and kitchen tools to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in January 2025 noted that sharp instruments were found in an unlocked area. Asking about current storage protocols helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
Context
The facility corrected this item at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How does your team handle daily safety checks to ensure that all areas, including kitchens and storage rooms, are properly secured?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular safety sweeps are a standard practice for maintaining a secure facility. Understanding the daily routine for monitoring these spaces provides insight into how the staff prioritizes child supervision.
General question
What kind of ongoing training do staff members receive regarding facility safety and the proper storage of equipment?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Staff training is essential for maintaining consistent safety standards throughout the center. Learning about these professional development opportunities helps parents understand how the team stays informed on best practices.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are any changes to your facility safety or security policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between the center and families is vital for building trust. Knowing how updates are shared ensures that parents stay informed about the environment where their children spend their day.
General question
Can you walk me through how you supervise children during transitions between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Supervision during transitions is a key part of maintaining a secure environment. Discussing these routines helps parents understand how the staff manages movement throughout the day to keep children safe.