Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.31
WORLD OF LEARNING ACADEMY
4129 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
- License:
- C17BO0502
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 121
- 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for WORLD OF LEARNING ACADEMY from February 21, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of March 19, 2026.
Two later inspections, from March 24, 2026 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.19
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 30, 2024June 5, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023June 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [see below] for [see below ] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 2.2 Group Size, Pages 4-6) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- One of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio did not have staff credential. WORLD OF LEARNING ACADEMY C17BO0502 / 46423 4129 N Pine Island Rd Sunrise FL 33351 Renewal 02/19/2026 Page 4 of 5 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna Hernandez 02/19/2026 _________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 51 - Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 51-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The playground mulch was insufficient and did not meet the 6 inches in depth requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [See below].
- Report comments
- The vehicle vin # ending in 0221 did not have the wording "Caution Transporting Children" on the back panel. WORLD OF LEARNING ACADEMY C17BO0502 / 46423 4129 N Pine Island Rd Sunrise FL 33351 Routine1 06/05/2025 Page 3 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a staff member without proof of education. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1.2, Handbook: If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited college/university to be equivalent to a U.S. degree. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff member (s) who need educational documents translated. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 staff members that did not have a translated diploma. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-07
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
- There was a child without an expired immunization record on file. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
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 (Section 10.1, numbers 1 and 5) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a area rug observed in the toddler room that is soiled and needs to be cleaned. The freezer in the kitchen was observed with mold around rubber sealant and food residue that needs to be cleaned up.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 14.2, number 1) License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection was expired as of 12/20/22. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 9/23.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There were two children with expired immunization records. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- This area was previously cited for being out of compliance. The repairs have not yet been addressed. This area continues to be out of compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1.2, Handbook: If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited college/university to be equivalent to a U.S. degree. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff member (s) who need educational documents translated. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were 2 staff members observed without a translated diploma. Technical assistance was provided during the last inspection on 2/21/23. See supplement for names.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a staff member observed supervising children without completing the required childcare training. This was cited during the last inspection on 2/21/22. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 staff members with an expired physical. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The following are in need of repair: cracked bench/toy chest broken anchors on seesaw riding toy
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
- Report comments
- There was a staff member who has not completed the required 40 hour childcare training. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle inspections on file were expired as of 1/11/23. A new inspection must be completed before utilizing vehicles for transportation. WORLD OF LEARNING ACADEMY C17BO0502 / 46423 4129 N Pine Island Rd Sunrise FL 33351 Re-Licensure 02/21/2023 Page 4 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 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
- 45-01
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 your current process for ensuring all staff members in the classroom have the required credentials to maintain proper ratios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that a staff member required for maintaining child-to-teacher ratios did not possess the necessary active credential.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all facility vehicles are clearly marked and meet all regulatory requirements before they are used for transport?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that a facility vehicle was missing required safety wording on the back panel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track your facility's emergency preparedness and safety documentation to ensure everything remains current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding transportation and emergency readiness, including issues with vehicle signage and fire safety documentation over the past few years.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking children's immunization records to ensure they are always up to date and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that immunization record maintenance has been a repeated topic of discussion during past inspections.
Related violations
General question
How does your team handle daily cleaning and maintenance routines to ensure all areas remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily cleaning schedule helps parents feel confident that the facility maintains a sanitary and well-kept environment for all children.