Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.31
SMALL TALENTS ACADEMY
6926 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33024
- License:
- C17BO0749
- 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: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 83
- 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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for SMALL TALENTS ACADEMY from March 8, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of March 28, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33024
Compared to 41 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 21%
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room 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 at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, 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 occurred when [see below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a teacher in the hallway carrying a child. While conducting ratio, it was observed that the teacher in question was assigned to the infant room. [3] children were left alone, ages infant-1yr. A Notice of Violation will be issued. Ratios as follows: Total attendance at inspection 24 infant-1yr, 1:4 2-3yr, 1:8, and 2 RBT 4yr-SA, 1:12
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [2] crib sheets that were too large. One was held around the mattress with large file clips. The other crib was observed with two stacked crib mattresses. Item is partially resolved, as provider removed the extra crib mattress.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. A water cooler was found to be out of water.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the water cooler used to meet indoor drinking fountain requirements to be empty. Cooler is blocked by materials and inaccessible to children in care. Per provider, fountain has not been in use. This standard was revised on 11/25/2025 after supervisory review to clarify language and issue corrected due date to align with renewal period.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 14-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed bottles that were not labeled, or labels were incomplete. Provider resolved by adding names.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Provider did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Transportation [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, provider has not updated vehicle inspections. Provider is not approved to provide transportation services at this time Vehicle (VIN 22092) Last vehicle INSPECTION 02/29/2024 Liability insurance exp 12/23/2025 Vehicle (VIN 26322) Last vehicle INSPECTION 02/29/2024 Liability insurance exp 12/23/2025
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-02
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's revisit, it was observed that the outdoor surface had been removed and replaced with turf. As per child care ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used. Technical assistance was provided to the owner.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [Refer to comments below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's revisit inspection, I observed an unsupervised child as I walked into the facility. The student approached me by herself in the hallway and stated she was going to her class and was coming from the restroom.
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
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.
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection a teacher in the infant class was observed to not have the required training. Please note, childcare 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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 below.]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection the following areas were found to be in need of repair, replacement, and/or removal: INDOOR: 3 year old classroom: - Bottom of wall was observed to need repair (white board wall.) - Exposed metal edge of white board was observed in need of repair. - Floorboards observed in need of repair. - Multiple ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and in need if replacement. 1. 4 year old classroom: - Toys, tables, and chairs were observed to be in poor condition and in need of cleaning, repair, or replacing. - Floorboards were observed to be in need of repair. - Circle time area was observed to have a metal screw protruding from wall and in need of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
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
- During today's inspection 23 children were observed to have expired, or missing vaccination forms, and/or physical forms. Please see supplemental report for names of children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 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 walk me through the current procedures for ensuring children are always directly supervised by staff, especially during transitions like moving between rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted an instance where children were left without direct supervision. This question helps parents understand the center's current staffing and supervision practices to ensure children are always attended to.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking cribs and bedding to ensure they meet current safety standards for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified concerns regarding crib bedding and mattress setup. Asking this helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe sleep environment for infants.
- Context
- The correction was due by March 28, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that water access is always available and accessible to the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 noted an issue where a water cooler was empty and inaccessible. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages drinking water availability for children.
- Context
- The correction was due by December 5, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that all transportation vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained by a certified mechanic?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2025 inspection indicated that documentation for annual vehicle inspections was not up to date. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for maintaining transportation safety.
- Context
- The correction was due by April 6, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily routines to ensure that all children are accounted for and supervised when they move to different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 noted a concern regarding a child being unsupervised in a hallway. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and supervises children during their daily activities.
- Context
- The correction was due by April 5, 2023.
Related violations