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CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK

2220 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

License:
C17BO0582
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, After School, Food Served
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
62
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

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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK from April 5, 2023 through April 9, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 12, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of August 28, 2024.

Six later inspections, from August 22, 2024 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

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

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.18
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
9%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
9%
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 an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file.
Inspector notes
There was a driver observed with a physical that expired on 8/10/24. See supplement. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK C17BO0582 / 46701 2220 NW 21st Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 Re-Licensure 08/12/2024 Page 3 of 5
Correction status
Due by August 28, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [see below].
Correction / follow-up note
The program just started new fiscal year however old fire drill logs were not available for review. CCLE staff advised director that fire drill logs for past two years must be kept on campus for review. Director will retrieved and send old drills to CCLE staff for review.
Correction status
Due by August 21, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-01

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

Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining and organizing emergency drill records?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2024 inspection report indicated that some historical fire drill documentation was not available for review at that time.
Context
The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and verify that all staff members who drive for the program remain up to date on their required medical documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2024 noted an instance where a driver's physical examination documentation was not current.
Context
The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for ensuring children are supervised during transitions, such as arriving for after-school care or moving between activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how staff manage supervision during busy times of the day helps families feel confident about the daily flow and safety of the program.
General question

How do you communicate with parents if there is a change in the daily schedule or an unexpected event at the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication practices are essential for parents to stay informed about their child's environment and any adjustments to center operations.
General question

What kind of training or background check process do you use for staff members who are responsible for transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about staff qualifications provides insight into the standards the center maintains for the individuals entrusted with the care and movement of children.