Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.14
- Local median
- 0.15
SUNSHINE AFTER CARE AT MARGATE ELEMENTARY
6300 NW 18th St, Margate, FL 33063
- License:
- C17BO0613
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 11:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- 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
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 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for SUNSHINE AFTER CARE AT MARGATE ELEMENTARY from January 31, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2023 and involved supervision, with a due date of June 2, 2023.
11 later inspections, from June 14, 2023 through May 20, 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
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- 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 12 local median in 33063
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During this inspection it was noted that there was no proof that the staff noted on the supplemental sheet had completed the pre-service training within 90 days of employment it was determined that the staff had unsupervised contact or care of children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-13
No recorded violations in this 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
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that the campus monitor did not have a medical statement on file as required.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required pre-service training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2023 noted a finding where a staff member was working with children before completing all required training. This question helps parents understand the current internal procedures for verifying staff credentials and training status.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain health records for your staff to ensure all required medical statements are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 indicated that a staff member did not have the required medical statement on file. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents feel confident that all staff health documentation is properly managed.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since this report.
Related violations
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how you structure activities for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents determine if the program's structure aligns with their child's needs and developmental stage. Consistent routines are a key part of a supportive learning environment.
General question
What is your communication policy for keeping parents informed about their child's day or any changes at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between families and staff is essential for building trust and ensuring that parents feel connected to their child's experience. Knowing how the center shares updates helps parents stay involved.
General question
How do you approach staff supervision and professional development to ensure a high quality of care for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center supports and monitors its team helps parents understand the commitment to maintaining a positive and attentive environment. Ongoing training and oversight are important for the well-being of the children.