Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.09
PLAY LEARN AND GROW ACADEMY
11380 W Sample Rd Ste A, Coral Springs, FL 33065
- License:
- C17BO0742
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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
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Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for PLAY LEARN AND GROW ACADEMY from January 4, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 9, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from June 12, 2025 through March 31, 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
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33065
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023June 9, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of this inspection, it was observed that the school age group was outside jumping in a bounce house. There was no extra padding outside the bounce house and it was located on concrete. The bounce had been located next to the facilities outdoor play equipment and there was no space to move to a safer location. Facility was told they could not use the bounce house as it was set up at the time of the inspection and the director went outside and told the teacher that they had to come in. A call was also made to the owner to inform the owner that the bounce house could not be used. This standard came into compliance during this inspection by unplugging the bounce house ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transportation must be discontinued until local licensing agency approval has been granted. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility escorted 20 children on a field trip on Wednesday June 4, 2025, the facility has submitted an application to add transportation to their license however the application was not approved prior to the field trip on June 4,2025. Facility is reminded that until an updated license that shows that transportation is being provided is received the facility cannot transport children. According to the director June 4, 2025, was the only scheduled field trip for this year and they will not be transporting children for the rest of the year.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 45-14
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- A completed second page of this form was not completed for several staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-18
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]
- Inspector notes
- Translated documents were not observed for two staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 2.6, Handbook: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather.The activity plan in the [see narrative]classroom did not include alternate activities. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Alternate plans in case of inclement weather were only observed in one classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [sun sail]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The height of the sun sail should be such that the children can not reach it.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements must be signed annually by all child care personnel. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff with missing/expired forms. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This was not observed for one staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Proof of education was not observed for one staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
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.
- Inspector notes
- Translated educational documents were not observed for one staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
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: 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.
- Inspector notes
- Current health forms were not observed for two staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 4.2.5, Handbook:All staff shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff without the required training. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This was not observed for one staff member. Fire Inspection expires: 8/16/23
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [see narrative]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Multiple planks on the wood climber are deteriorating/cracked or have exposed screws.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance: The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. On-line CPR courses are not acceptable to meet this standard. CPR training must be done by classroom instruction. There was no documentation to show that at least two (2) staff members were appropriately trained. Health Program [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A current first aid/cpr was only observed for two staff members. 4.2.4 (B) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: For 0 25 child care personnel needed to meet ratio requirements there shall be at least three (3) personnel with current CPR/First Aid FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.02(a)(1), Ordinance:Within fifteen (15) days of enrollment, each child must have a written statement on file from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a county health department attesting that the child is in good health, or that any known medical condition or health problem is under treatment.7.2, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of child(ren) missing form and obtain. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A health exam was not observed for one child.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- An expired immunization record was observed for two children.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
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 explain your current process for ensuring all necessary approvals are in place before planning any off-site field trips for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2025 show that the facility transported children on a field trip without the required prior approval. This question helps clarify how the center now manages licensing requirements for off-site activities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members have the required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that some staff personnel files were missing required background screening forms. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete the required annual training and reporting certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in April 2023 show that a staff member was missing a required annual reporting form. Asking this helps confirm how the facility currently tracks and updates these mandatory staff requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all outdoor play equipment is set up and maintained according to safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that equipment safety and playground surface standards have been a repeated topic of discussion in reports from 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to describe current maintenance routines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all classrooms have a clear and updated activity plan, including procedures for inclement weather?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2023 noted that some classrooms lacked documentation for alternate activities during bad weather. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these plans are consistently available and followed.
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