Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.31
KIDS HAVEN ACADEMY SUNRISE
3816 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33351-6300
- License:
- C17BO0812
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 130
- 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for KIDS HAVEN ACADEMY SUNRISE from March 23, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
Background screening 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.19
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023August 6, 2025April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Some playground equipment was observed in need of repair. The seats of the orange merry-go- round, and the four seats of the multicolored bouncer were observed cracked. Also, peeling paint was observed in several areas of the playground equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The playground mulch was insufficient and did not meet the required 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes 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. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member did not have a valid background screening on file. See supplemental inspection sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
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. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- CF-FSP form 5131 was not on file for three staff members. See supplemental inspection sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-15
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
- One staff member did not have a valid medical statement on file. See supplemental inspection sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a staff member that did not have proof of education. See supplement for name.
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 02-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 below.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The canopy on the playground is in need of repair. The tarp was observed to be torn and tattered.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes 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 the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a staff member supervising children without a valid background screening. See supplement. A Notice of Violation will be issued.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8, Ordinance:All records required pursuant to this Ordinance must be kept on the premises of the child care facility during the normal hours of operation.These records shall contain complete, accurate, and truthful information and shall be subject to verification by the local licensing agency.Childrens files were not accessible to the local licensing agency Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- During today's visit the director was unable to locate child records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Enrollment Information Group: Secs. 7-8 and 7-8.01, Ordinance
- Official code
- 38-04
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 describe the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings completed and on file before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in late 2024 indicate that required background screening documentation was missing for some staff members. This question helps clarify the current administrative procedures for maintaining personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the condition of outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that equipment maintenance has been a repeated topic across multiple reports between 2023 and 2026. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center proactively manages playground safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current practice for ensuring that all staff members have up-to-date health assessments on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that a staff member did not have a valid medical statement on file. This question provides insight into how the facility tracks and updates health requirements for its employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all staff have the necessary educational credentials and training documentation required for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that proof of education was missing for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the center's internal verification process for staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that important child records are organized and readily accessible to authorized staff and licensing representatives?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2023 noted a challenge in locating child records during a visit. This question allows the director to explain the current system for recordkeeping and accessibility.
Related violations