Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.31
AMBERWOOD ACADEMY
4939 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351
- License:
- C17BO0506
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 162
- 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.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for AMBERWOOD ACADEMY from February 14, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 4, 2025.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from June 6, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- A staff member did not have a current medical statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary policy. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The director of the facility contacted Childcare licensing on 1/15/2025 to report and incident that occurred at her school on 1/14/2025.The director stated that she observed through a video one of the staff members roughly handling a child and placing her on her cot during nap time. The director stated that as result of this action the child had a small bump on the forehead. The director terminated the child's teacher and scheduled a meeting with the child's parents to discuss the incident. FACILITY/STORAGE
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 09-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(K), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.The Clearinghouse roster was not updated. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- The clearinghouse roster was not updated for a staff member who serves as a therapist for one child during the day. The staff member has an eligible ACHA screening for her role as a therapist during the day but requires agency review for DCF childcare eligibility for role as childcare staff in the afternoon. See supplemental inspection sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you walk me through the training and support you provide to staff regarding your disciplinary policies and how you ensure these are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 noted an instance where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policy. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center ensures that all caregivers maintain appropriate interactions with children.
- Context
- The facility director reported the incident to licensing and terminated the staff member involved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying and maintaining up-to-date background screening records for all staff and contractors who work with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show that a staff member's information in the clearinghouse roster was not updated. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative compliance for everyone entering the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track health and medical documentation for your staff to ensure all requirements are met before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 indicate that a staff member did not have a current health statement on file. This question helps parents understand the center's internal procedures for maintaining required health documentation for personnel.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by July 2025.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how the center shares information about staff and routines provides insight into their transparency and parent engagement practices.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into the team and understand your expectations for child supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center maintains high standards of care as the team evolves. This ensures that all caregivers are prepared to provide a consistent and supportive environment for the children.