Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.76
- Local median
- 0.47
LITTLE GIANTS ACADEMY 2
8197 N University Dr Ste 13, Tamarac, FL 33321
- License:
- C17BO0774
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 186
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for LITTLE GIANTS ACADEMY 2 from January 27, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33321
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.23
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.
September 18, 2024April 24, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024April 24, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was an RBT observed working with a child unsupervised by staff.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-19
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
- There was a staff member that did not complete the required childcare training within the allotted time frame.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 03-02
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.
- Report comments
- There was a staff member that had an expired physical.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- An up to date maintenance log was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 22-05
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 accurate attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The attendance records for several classes were not accurate. This was corrected at time of visit. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 50-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [the teacher restricted movement, pushed, and strucked a child with a book]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The school self reported the following incident on 4/15/2026; A teacher restrained, pushed and struck M.V. with a book. FINDINGS: An investigation was executed on 4/16/2026, during which supporting documentation and witness statements were collected and analyzed. The accident/Incident report was reviewed. According to the report, a teacher notified the front office of an incident that had occurred during a reading activity. While another teacher (Ms. K.S.) was reading a book to the class, child (M.V.) began throwing toys at the teacher. The teacher was observed striking M.V. with a book. Ms. A.S. then decided to take M.V. for a walk. Per the Incident report timeline, the chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 09-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Complaint alleges that the daycare did not contact anyone during the day after they occurred and only gave a partial explanation for some of the injuries after the school day was over. No incident report was created. The daycare suggested that Sophia might have given herself the injuries or other children at the facility caused them. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/10/2025 and statements from the assistant director and the teacher was received. Per the assistant director, the office staff are assigned to writing incident reports. The teachers call the office to inform them of the incident when they happen and the office staff writes the report to give to t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 40-03
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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member who has been in child care for more than 15 months did not have proof of completing the required DCF 40-hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 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
- 03-03
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]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following areas are in need of repair: VPK D BATHROOM - properly secure loose ceiling tile - replace missing ceiling tile - protective cover for light switch loose/not properly secure; replace missing screw
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The basin of the drinking fountain on the playground was not draining properly and needs to be cleaned out. The water pressure also need to be adjusted; the water stream is too low and students would have to put their mouths on the bubbler head to get the water.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.2(F)(1), Handbook: An accurate alcohol thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible.The thermometer for the refrigerator/freezer in the [SEE COMMENTS] was missing/not accurate. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The thermometer in the infant room was reading 54 degrees Fahrenheit during the walk-through. The monitor went back to the room to recheck the thermometer over an hour later and it was reading 50 degrees Fahrenheit which is above the appropriate allowable temperature. The director was advised to provide a new thermometer for the refrigerator to verify the temperature. She was also advised that if after changing the thermometer the reading was above the acceptable temperature, the refrigerator may need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 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
- 35-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a current fire inspection report observed expired 3/9/23.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 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
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. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint was received alleging a staff member (M. R.), scolded and yelled at a child. An investigation was conducted and a staff member (A. G.) who partially witnessed the incident was interviewed. A. G. stated that M. R. was heard yelling in the hallway, and exited the facility. M. R. was not available to be interviewed, however she did admit to the owner that she raised her voice when telling the child "we do not hit girls". This item is out of compliance as the staff member's behavior is not in accordance with the facility's discipline policy. THIS COMPLAINT IS DEEMED SUBSTANTIATED. FACILITY/STORAGE
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that attendance records for all classrooms are consistently accurate throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that attendance rosters were not accurately maintained for children in care at that time.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all individuals providing enrichment services have completed the necessary background screening requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that a service provider was observed on-site without the required background screening documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and support provided to teachers for managing challenging behaviors in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a complaint inspection in April 2026 documented an incident involving inappropriate discipline techniques used by a staff member.
- Context
- The incident was investigated and addressed by the facility at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members maintain up-to-date health statements and professional training records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated instances where staff health statements or required training documentation were not current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct and document maintenance inspections for your indoor and outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that the facility did not have a completed maintenance log for equipment as required.
Related violations