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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY

3550 SW 48th Ave, Pembroke Park, FL 33023

License:
C17BO0552
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
263
License expiration:
June 30, 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

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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY from January 18, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 29, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of March 28, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 15, 2026 through May 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
10

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33023

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.67

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The elementary school is not in receipt of a current comprehensive safety/fire inspection Last INSPECTION 09/17/2024 Last EXTINGUISHER service 07/2025 A Provisional License may be issued
Correction status
Due by March 28, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
47-01
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.5(A), Handbook: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The following hazard was observed in the outdoor play space [litter and gaps in fence]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the fence has a horizontal gap measuring 5 inches. Horizontal gaps may not be more than 3 1/2inches. Areas of the fence are also rusted and discolored in several places.
Correction status
Due by February 1, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
21-04
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] personnel who did not begin training within 90 days of employment in the industry Technical assistance is given regarding SR pre-service training requirements
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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 [Rooms 501 and 317]. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed program utilizing classrooms that were not in good repair, clean, and ready to receive children. The following was observed: Room 501: in need of general cleaning and decluttering; in-class restroom smells strongly of urine, handwashing procedures need to be posted Room 317: in need of general cleaning and decluttering, counters and surfaces are dusty, hooks for children's belongings were broken, storage closet with cleaning supplies unlocked and accessible to children, handles on drawers were broken; in class restroom smells strongly of urine, dirt build-up on base of toilet
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A) and (H):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.Child Care providers must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed rodent droppings in the permanently installed drawers and ants walking across the counter in room 501
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a water fountain being used by children that is in disrepair connected to a portable unit next to the outdoor play area. The portable unit is also in disrepair. The water fountain is broken, and water will not shut off, spilling over an electrical outlet. The standard cited above is incorrect. The non-compliance is issued for violation of Section 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY C17BO0552 / 46305 3550 SW 48th Ave Pembroke Park FL 33023 Routine1 09/16/2024 Page 2 of 6
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.5(A), Handbook: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.The following hazard was observed in the outdoor play space [litter, unmaintained grass, fence]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the outdoor play space to be in need of the following -Cleaning of litter and debris -The grass is overgrown and needs to be cut -The fence has a horizontal gap measuring 6 inches. Horizontal gaps may not be more than 3 1/2inches. Large patches of the fence are also rusted and discolored in several places
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-7.01(a), Ordinance:Meals, snacks, or beverages served to infants, or children one (1) to two (2) years of age, shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations for meal pattern requirements under the Child and Adult Care Food Program ("Program"), promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") in the Code of Federal Regulations ("C.F.R.") at 7 C.F.R. Part 226.20, regardless of whether a child care facility participates in the Program and is qualified for reimbursement of costs associated with food service operations. Food served did not meet the requirements in that [chips and cookies are being served.]. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Per provider, meals are supposed to be provided by Broward County Public Schools and contract has not been fulfilled. Provider is serving chips and cookies in the interim which do not meet children's nutritional needs. The standard cited above is incorrect. Non-compliance is issued for violation of CCF Handbook 3.9.3 (B) CHILDRENS RECORDS
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Secs. 7-7.01 and 7-7.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
37-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
The elementary school has a current comprehensive safety inspection conducted on 09/18/2023. There are deficiencies indicated on the report, some of which are fire safety related in the classrooms/areas being utilized by the afterschool program. Based on this information, the inspection is deemed not approved. An approved inspection is required. Rooms being utilized: Cafeteria (201), 317, 501, and 1 portable with a water fountain used by children Rooms with deficiencies: Cafeteria (201), 317, and 1 portable with a water fountain used by children Last EXTINGUISHER service 07/2024 The standard cited is incorrect. Non-compliance is issued for violation of 3.8.2 (A)
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-01
View official report
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]
Inspector notes
During relicensing inspection fire extinguishers were observed to have expired in April 2023. Technical assistance was provided on replacement of expired extinguishers. Fire Inspection exp: 7/27/23 Fire extinguisher exp: April 2023
Correction status
Due by May 31, 2023
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

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 tell me about the current status of your facility's fire safety inspections and how you ensure all required documentation is up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that recent inspections identified gaps in maintaining current, approved annual fire safety documentation. This question helps clarify the current process for ensuring these requirements are met.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-05-27.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the program take to ensure classrooms are consistently clean, organized, and in good repair for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted areas where classrooms needed improved cleaning and maintenance. This question allows the director to explain the current daily cleaning and maintenance routines.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-05-27.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains a safe and well-kept space for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor play space, including fencing and maintenance. This question helps parents understand the current approach to ongoing facility upkeep.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-05-27.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a finding related to staff training timelines. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center tracks and manages staff professional development requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-05-27.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center communicate with families about the daily meal and snack options provided to the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2024 noted a concern regarding food service meeting nutritional requirements. This question helps parents understand how the program currently manages and communicates its food service offerings.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-05-27.
Related violations