Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.39
WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2861 SW 9th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- C17BO0779
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- 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
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 inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL from May 11, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 5, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 9, 2024.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from December 16, 2024 through April 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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
- 5.2(A), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. The facility failed to conduct a five year re-screen for child care personnel.
- Report comments
- The staff member 5years re -screening background expired ( see name in supplemental section)
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-10
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.
- Report comments
- There was no evidence on file that one staff member has began training within 90 days of employment. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire inspection report expired on 11/1/23. Obtain a current passing fire inspection and submit it to CCLE via email to bring the area into compliance. WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL C17BO0779 / 50214 2861 SW 9th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine1 12/07/2023 Page 3 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
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 [See comment]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant.
- Inspector notes
- An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier fastened to the infants' cloths. String was removed at the time of the inspection.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.2(A) and (B), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening.The five year re-screen is required for all child care personnel.The five year re- screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not complete a 5-year rescreening prior to the previous screening expiration date.
- Report comments
- The facility has two staff members who do not have the five year rescreening clearance through the Clearinghouse but were not alone supervising children. See the supplement for additional information. Notice of violation will be issued. Notice of violation occurred on 5/11/23 Notice of violation was issued on 5/11/23
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-12
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 process you use to ensure all staff members remain current with their background screening requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from December 2024 noted a staff member whose five-year re-screening had expired. Asking about the current tracking process helps clarify how the center manages these ongoing regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your facility's fire safety documentation to ensure all inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 identified that the facility's fire inspection report had expired. This question allows the director to explain the current system for scheduling and filing these mandatory safety approvals.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your current daily routines for monitoring infant sleep environments to ensure they remain clear of prohibited items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2023 noted an observation regarding a pacifier attached to an infant's clothing during nap time. Discussing current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center enforces safe sleep policies.
- Context
- The observation was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff members in completing their required training within the first few months of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted a finding regarding training documentation for a staff member. Asking about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center ensures all employees meet professional development standards.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding the center's outreach style helps families determine if the facility's engagement practices align with their expectations.