Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.39
KIDS Forever Learning Center
1725 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- C17BO0770
- 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: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- 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.
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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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for KIDS Forever Learning Center from January 4, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of May 14, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.54
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 10, 2025May 21, 2025April 30, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 10, 2025May 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- The vehicle annual inspection was observed expired. The expiration date was 4/25/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
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
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. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- Two childcare personnel did not complete DCF 40-hour training within the time frame.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- One of the childcare personnel did not have attendance record for the children in care. 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. ABBREVIATED INSPECTIONS: This provider is eligible for this abbreviated inspection due to their recent compliance history in accordance with provisions of the Florida Administrative Code. _______________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Inspector notes
- A staff member physical statement was observed expired.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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]
- Report comments
- The playground mulch was insufficient and did not meet the minimum 6 inches in depth requirement. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The outdoor equipment needs repair to prevent safety hazards. The equipment was observed cracked and rusted in several areas. During the inspection an employee was observed covering with concrete patch some rusted and broken parts of the equipment that were cited previously. The equipment repair needs to be according to manufacture guidelines. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below].
- Report comments
- The vehicle did not have the required signage on the side panels stating the name of the facility and license number. The back panel of the vehicle did not have the wording "Caution transporting children" displayed on the vehicle while transporting children. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 4/10/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In the 2's classroom, a plank of the wood floor was observed not properly secured. The edges were lifting, and loose wood pieces were found.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
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]
- Report comments
- The playground mulch was insufficient and needs to be replenished. KIDS Forever Learning Center C17BO0770 / 50199 1725 Davie Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine2 04/10/2025 Page 2 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following areas were observed in need of repair: -The outdoor equipment at the large playground was observed rusted in several areas. - The yellow tunnel on the outdoor equipment needs to be clean. - The large and small playground walls were observed with peeling paint. - Detached wood planks were observed on the ground with screws exposed. - Playground sink needs to be cleaned. - Standing water was observed on the water fountain. Per director, the playground equipment will be closed until repair is finished.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below].
- Report comments
- The vehicle did not have a signage on the side panels stating the name of the facility and license number.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-04
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
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all vehicle inspection documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from April 2026 noted that required vehicle maintenance documentation was not available in the vehicle. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these important safety requirements moving forward.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/21/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance rosters to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding regarding the maintenance of attendance rosters for children in care. This question allows the director to explain the current system used to keep track of children's whereabouts.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and surfaces to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 indicate multiple instances where outdoor equipment and playground surfaces required maintenance or repair. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing approach to playground safety.
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Finding-specific
How does the center support staff in completing their required training and maintaining those records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed required training within the specified time frame. This question helps parents learn about the center's process for tracking staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff health assessments are current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection show a finding regarding an expired staff health statement. This question helps clarify how the center keeps these administrative records updated for all employees.
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