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CHRISTINA G. SMITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC.

601 S State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317

License:
C17BO0578
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Food Served, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
59
License expiration:
September 30, 2026
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 inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for CHRISTINA G. SMITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. from April 19, 2023 through April 16, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of January 2, 2026.

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

Two later inspections, from January 8, 2026 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33317

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.94
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.72

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
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
At the time of the inspection there was a staff member that had an expired physical. This was resolved during the inspection with the staff member leaving to get the required physical.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
6.2(B), Handbook: A first aid kit must be accessible and available to child care personnel when children are participating on field trips, during transporting, and other activities away from the facility. First aid kit did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip, on an activity away from the facility, or while transporting children.
Report comments
Van #35 VIN ending in 2201 did not have a first aid present on the vehicle. Van #32 VIN ending in 7070 had an incomplete first aid kit.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-06
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.5, Handbook: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7) (v), F.A.C. A child safety restraint was not replaced after a recall, past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or after being involved in a crash
Report comments
During the inspection, Licensing witnessed a child riding in the front seat of bus #35, VIN ending in 2201.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-09
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.2(F-G), Handbook: Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted; ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Procedures were not followed in that [See below].
Report comments
Upon the arrival of the facility the driver did not do a visual sweep of the vehicles after the children departed the vehicle. A second child care personnel was not present and did not complete the physical and visual sweep of the vehicles. This occurred for both of the vans upon arrival at the facility. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-07
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.
Report comments
The child care personnel did not record the children attendance when they entered or departed the classroom/playground. 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: Laura Starnes 12/16/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Estafania Delgado 12/16/2025 CHRISTINA G. SMI ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-01
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [see below]
Report comments
Van #31 VIN: 7069: The alarm did not work properly.
Correction status
Due by April 23, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-12
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file.
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, [1] driver is observed with an expired driver's physical. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by February 15, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-02
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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.
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, [1] personnel was observed to have an expired No 8. Ohysician's Statement of Good Health
Correction status
Due by September 23, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
6.2(C), Handbook: Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: liquid Soap and/or hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present); adhesive bandages; disposable, non-porous gloves; cotton balls or applicators; sterile gauze pads or rolls; adhesive tape; digital thermometer; tweezers; pre- moistened wipes; scissors; bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes); and current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures..The facilitys supplies did not include [soap, cotton swabs/balls, and current CPR manual].
Report comments
At the time of inspection [3] vehicle first aid kits were missing soap and cotton swabs/balls and [1] vehicle was missing a current resource guide Provider resolved by adding missing items
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 30 - First Aid Supplies Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
30-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to employees and children, demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided.The handwashing area was noncompliant because [meal prep was stationed in the hallway].
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed meal prep area stationed in the hallway, adjacent to an entry, with two food warmers accessible to children and no handwashing sink.
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
35-13
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.The facilitys driver did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and infant and child CPR.
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] driver with expired CPR/First aid certification LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by September 2, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-10
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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.
Inspector notes
During today's inspection, one staff members was observed without the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health form. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file.
Report comments
During today's inspection the driver did not have a current annual physical examination on file. See supplemental sheet for additional information. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-02
View official report
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.
Report comments
During today's inspection it was noted that three (3) staff members had the current form No. 8, Physician's Statement of Good Health, expired. Please refer to the supplemental sheet for additional information.
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file.
Report comments
During today's inspection it was noted that the drivers of vehicle had the annual physical examination, expired. Please refer to the supplemental sheet for additional information. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-02

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

Could you walk me through the current process for tracking children's attendance throughout the day, including when they move between classrooms or go outside?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 indicate a finding regarding the maintenance of accurate attendance rosters. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures every child is accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure that vehicle safety procedures, such as the required double-check sweeps, are consistently followed by all drivers and staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a concern regarding vehicle sweep procedures. This question allows the director to explain the current training and oversight in place for transportation staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all children are properly secured in appropriate safety restraints during transportation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from December 2025 mention a finding related to proper seating during transport. This question helps parents understand the facility's current commitment to following safety restraint guidelines.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you describe your process for maintaining and verifying that all required safety equipment, such as first aid kits, is present and fully stocked in your vehicles?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show repeated findings across multiple inspections regarding transportation equipment, including first aid kits. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps clarify how the facility ensures these items are always available.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and manage staff health and training certifications to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports indicate a pattern of expired health statements for staff members over the past few years. This question allows the director to explain the administrative system used to keep these important records up to date.
Related violations