Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.31
OAKLAND ACADEMY
8250 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
- License:
- C17BO0691
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 124
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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.
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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 inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for OAKLAND ACADEMY from March 6, 2023 through March 9, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 14, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of August 14, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from July 15, 2025 through March 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.19
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 13, 2023July 10, 2024Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 10, 2024July 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A driver's physical examination was observed expired. The expiration date is 7/11/2025. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(C), Handbook: Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow time for food to cool before serving to children that does not exceed 15 minutes.Food was served at an improper temperature. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The school age classroom was served food that was not served at proper temperature as it was dished out and not served within 15 minutes of plating.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 35-07
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. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The bus driver had a bus physical that expired on 3/26/24. see supplement. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 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
- 7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [children checked in/out in several classrooms.]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The attendance was not accurately documented on the 2's, 3's, 4's, and school age classroom. Attendance must be accurately documented in order to properly account for children in care and in cases of emergency. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . 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. If you participate in the Gold Seal Quality Care Pro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1.2, Handbook: If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited college/university to be equivalent to a U.S. degree. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff member (s) who need educational documents translated. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a staff member that did not have their diploma translated. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(9), Ordinance: Persons permanently assigned to caring for infants shall have the approved Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices training from Part II of the introductory child care training course.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name (s) of staff missing training. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There is a staff member that was observed caring for infants without the required DCF infant/toddler training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 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
- 03-09
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes:Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to- children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [11] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed during today's visit: Infant: 2:6 One year old: 1:11 Two year old: 1:9 Three year old: 1:11 Four year old: 1:9 VPK: 1:10 The one year old class was observed to be out of ratio. There were 11 students with one staff. A second staff member that was on break returned to the classroom during inspection. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-01
No recorded violations in this 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]
- Report comments
- There was a fire inspection that was expired as of 3/23. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 2/23.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 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
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There were 2 staff members that had an expired Physical form on file. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the current process for ensuring all transportation staff have up-to-date physical examinations on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2025 inspection show that a driver's physical examination was expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all drivers are medically cleared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that daily attendance records are always complete and accurate for every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that attendance documentation was previously missing in several classrooms. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining accurate check-in and check-out logs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or staff breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted a classroom was temporarily out of ratio. Discussing the current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center maintains appropriate coverage at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the training and certification process for staff members who work with infants and toddlers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2024 identified a staff member who lacked specific infant/toddler training. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current requirements for staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that food service temperatures are monitored and maintained according to safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report mentioned food being served at an improper temperature. Asking about current kitchen and service practices helps parents understand how the center ensures meals are prepared and served safely.
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