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CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ JOSEPH CARTER PARK

1450 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

License:
C17BO0580
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, After School, Before School, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
48
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ JOSEPH CARTER PARK from February 23, 2023 through May 29, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 23, 2025.

Four later inspections, from June 23, 2025 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.15
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
8%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.95

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.

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 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 CPR.
Report comments
The facilitys driver did not have the CPR certification . See supplemental sheet for name.
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-10
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children.
Report comments
The facility's driver did not have the transportation children course. See supplemental sheet for name. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ JOSEPH CARTER PARK C17BO0580 / 46725 1450 W Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 Routine1 06/02/2025 Page 3 of 4
Correction status
Due by June 6, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-12

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 training process for staff members who assist with transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that documentation for required transportation safety training was missing for a driver at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all drivers are properly trained and that their records are kept up to date.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center verify that all drivers maintain valid first aid and CPR certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified a gap in documented CPR and first aid certifications for a driver. This question allows the center to explain their current system for tracking these essential credentials.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for communicating with parents if there are changes to the daily transportation schedule or assigned drivers?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding transportation logistics helps parents feel informed and confident about the daily routine. Understanding how the center manages these updates ensures families stay connected to their child's care experience.
General question

How do you ensure that staff members are prepared to handle emergency situations while children are in transit?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Knowing how the center prepares for potential emergencies during transit provides peace of mind for families. This question helps parents understand the safety protocols and training standards in place for the staff responsible for transport.
General question

What steps does the center take to maintain the vehicles used for transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular vehicle maintenance is a key part of keeping children safe while traveling. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand the center's commitment to operational safety and reliability.