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HOME AWAY FROM HOME PEMBROKE PINES PRESCHOOL, LLC

18500 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

License:
C17BO0815
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
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
190
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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for HOME AWAY FROM HOME PEMBROKE PINES PRESCHOOL, LLC from March 23, 2023 through April 16, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 12, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of August 30, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Three later inspections, from August 20, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33029

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.27

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
9%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.71

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.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Documentation of the 10 hrs. in-service training was not observed or recorded for (3) staff members. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
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
03-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Two staff members did not complete the require preservice training withing the require time. Please see supplemental notes for more information.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
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
03-12
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
One staff member file was observed with expired #8 form; The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. See supplemental notes for more information.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01

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

How do you ensure that all staff members keep their health assessment records up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that a staff member did not have a current health assessment statement on file as required. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center tracks and maintains essential health documentation for its employees.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through the process for tracking and verifying that new staff complete their required training on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that some personnel did not complete required training within the mandated timeframe. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff training milestones.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that annual in-service training records for all staff are properly documented and maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from August 2025 show that documentation for annual in-service training was not observed for some staff members. Inquiring about this process helps parents understand how the facility keeps its professional development records organized.
Context
The record indicates this was corrected after the inspection.
Related violations
General question

How do you support new teachers as they settle into their roles and begin their professional development here?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages staff onboarding and ongoing development provides insight into the support system available to the educators who will be working with children. This helps parents gauge the overall stability and professional culture of the teaching team.
General question

What is your approach to maintaining open communication with families regarding daily routines and classroom activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Effective communication between teachers and parents is essential for a child's successful transition into a new environment. Learning about the center's preferred methods for sharing updates helps families feel more connected to their child's daily experience.