Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0.31
KLA School Of Ft. Lauderdale
2857 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
- License:
- C17BO0727
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 148
- License expiration:
- December 28, 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.
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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for KLA School Of Ft. Lauderdale from January 31, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 24, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 30, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from February 26, 2025 through May 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12 local median in Fort Lauderdale
Compared to 77 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024May 16, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 5, 2024January 24, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- Facility has no director with a credentialed director certificate as of 7/26/2024. The program will be place on a provisional license expiring on 6/30/25.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- Facility does has no director with a credentialed director certificate as of 7/26/2024. Therefore, the program will be place on a provisional license for a period of six (6) months as of the date the director's credential expired.
- Correction status
- Due by January 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See comments].
- Inspector notes
- Floor/air vent located in the two year old classroom was observed corroded. • Closet doors located in the Atelier were observed out in need of repair •
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred.
- Inspector notes
- A non-compliance was observed during the course of a complaint inspection regarding Supervision where a child had access to food. The child is solely breastfed and not allowed to eat anything other than breastmilk. The parent was not provided nor informed that the child had access to another child's food. TA was provided that these incidents must be documented as an accident/incident and parent notified.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [2y/o room].
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received on 2/16/2024 alleging that AG was bitten on the left ear while he was playing in the classroom. The school called the parents and advised them they had no idea of what happened. When the parents arrived they found the son was bleeding and a teacher was holding gauze on the child's ear. Parents took the child to the hospital where he received 4 stiches. The teacher in classroom was not paying attention to the children because she was on her cell phone talking for 2 hrs. A complaint inspection was conducted on 2/21/2024 and a statement was received from the acting director (EP) and video footage of incident observed. Per the acting director, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
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
- Two staff members need to update the No 8 Physician's Statement of Good Health for Chic Care Center Personnel. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 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
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [See cooments].
- Inspector notes
- The following areas were observed in need of repair during today's visit: Fix toilet located between the 2 year old classroom observed not working. • Replace electrical cover observed broken in the three year old classroom (room closer to the main entrance). • Fix laminated floor in the 4 year old classroom. (provider has placed a table on top to avoid any tripping accidents) • Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains in the 4 year old classroom. Provider stated the roof has been already repair and they are still pending or repairing the wet tiles. • Clean tire holders observed with black built up dirt located in the playground area. • Replace sand table cover observed b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies.
- Report comments
- COMPLAINT: Program self reported a staff member that did not follow the discipline policy stablished by the program. INVESTIGATION: On 8/3/23 the school administrator contacted CCLE to self report an incident that occurred on 8/2/23. According to the school administrator, one staff member grab a toddler by the arm when the child was grabbing another child's shirt. The instructor that witness the action stated that the arm grab was harsh. Even thought he child did not have any injuries, the school administrator decided to terminate the staff member since her action was not part of the school policy. The program contacted the parents and created an incident report to document t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof of beginning training for two staff members observe on site. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof that one staff member completed the required training from the date the training began. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7-5.04(d)(2), Ordinance: At all times when infants are napping or sleeping, mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards shall be prohibited, and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, as long as such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants' clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [Blanket]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant.
- Inspector notes
- One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket of top of the child. The blanket was removed at the time of the inspection and technical assistance was provided regarding this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-08
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
How does the center ensure that staff members are always actively supervising children during all parts of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted a concern regarding direct supervision in a classroom. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center ensures staff remain engaged and attentive to children at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and support provided to staff to ensure they follow the center's discipline and guidance policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2023 inspection report indicate an instance where a staff member did not follow the established discipline policy. This question allows parents to learn how the center reinforces its behavioral expectations with staff.
- Context
- The incident was self-reported by the administrator and the staff member was terminated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are the current practices for ensuring that infant sleep areas remain free of prohibited items like blankets?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2023 noted an item in a crib with a sleeping infant. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage leadership and administrative oversight to ensure all credentialing requirements are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the requirement for a credentialed director was a topic in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025. This question helps parents understand the current administrative structure and how the center ensures compliance with these standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the facility and addressing repair needs as they arise?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and repairs were noted in inspections during 2024. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good repair.
Related violations