Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.89
- Local median
- 0.72
CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
4645 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
- License:
- C17BO0817
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- 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.
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY from April 20, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33319
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.2
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.
August 20, 2024December 20, 2024April 13, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 20, 2024January 21, 2025April 10, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 20, 2024April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-29(a), Ordinance: If any child care facility is owned by a business entity, all persons identified as an officer, member, partner, or manager of the business entity in the then-current organizational documents of the business entity who reside locally and (i) are involved in the operation of the child care facility, or (ii) have the authority to be at the facility during any hours of operation when children are present, must comply with all screening requirements. For purposes of this chapter, persons who reside in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Collier, or Hendry counties are deemed to reside locally. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for persons identified on the organizational documents as required.
- Report comments
- It is a requirement that an officer or manager of the business entity to comply with the level 2 clearinghouse screening. Jarret Hugh, the CEO has direct access to the facility and classrooms. During this inspection, he was present and entered classrooms. No documentation in regards to his background screening was provided or on file with Broward County Licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A new staff member had an incomplete file that had various required documents missing. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Page 1 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- At the of the inspection, The 2s/3s classroom had 1 staff member and 17 children present. This was resolved at the time of the inspection with the director putting herself in the classroom, making the ratio 2 staff to 17 children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(I), Handbook: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Tamper resistant electrical outlets or safety covers were missing from outlets. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- In the 2s classroom and 4s classroom, there were outlet covers missing. This was resolved during this inspection with the director placing outlet covers on the missing ones.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-20
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection cleaning substances were accessible to the children. This was resolved by the teacher relocating the cleaning substances to a locked closet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-37(b), Ordinance: The outdoor play space and any area adjacent to any outdoor play space that a child may have access to shall be free and safe from any reasonably foreseeable condition that has the potential of endangering or does endanger the health, safety, and welfare of children, including, but not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials and high-tension wires. The following hazards were observed: [a sharp metal object was attached to the sidewalk which is the access point to the playground for the children. ].
- Report comments
- A sharp metal object was attached to the sidewalk which is the access point to the playground for the children. There was an open PVC pipe on the sidewalk. There was various pieces of concrete and garbage throughout the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [a section of the fence was removed and not replaced which allow access directly to a parking lot. ]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The west side of the fencing around the playground had been removed and not replaced. The children had direct access to the parking lot and driving path for buses and cars. Per my conversation with the CEO and director, I informed them that the playground is not safe for the children. They both were informed that the children cannot use the playground/outdoor area until the fence is replaced/repaired to prevent direct access to the parking lot.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 7.3(A), Handbook: Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Childrens Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of this inspection , the director was in a classroom and not available to provide the childrens records for observation. Not Monitored Comments These will be monitored during my revisit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 36-02
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
- The daily attendance with the childs arrival and departure time was not completed for the 4s classroom. The attendance for the 2s/3s classroom was inaccurate and had only 16 out of the 17 children listed on it. This was resolved by the director completing the 4s attendance roster while I was present and the 2s/3s roster updated with the correct number of children listed. CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY C17BO0817 / 50234 4645 N State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 Routine2 04/13/2026 Page 5 of 6 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 issua ... [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
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: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguishers were serviced in March of 2024 and are expired. CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ACADEMY C17BO0817 / 50234 4645 N State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 Routine2 04/10/2025 Page 3 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(D), Handbook: Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Attendance records were not retained for 12 months. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- During today's complaint visit an attendance record for the day of the incident was not available for review. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . 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. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Elizabeth Walters 01/21/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Itira C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The following are in need of repairs: Ceiling tiles were observed with water stains in VPK(A) classroom Light screen was observed with water stain in VPK(A) classroom Carpet in VPK(B) was observed to be soiled.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 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(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 repairs are needed: The blue and yellow house structure was observed with rusted edges on the anchored hardware located inside middle section. There was a hole observed at the bottom of the fence facing parking lot. The fence was not secured to the supporting poles at top of fence. Ground cover does not meet the required fall zone requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 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
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection was not available during today's inspection. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 10/23.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
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: [climbing structure]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- There was a large crack in the globe of the climbing structure that needs repair. There was not a functioning water fountain on the playground. Per director statement water is brought out on playground during outdoor play time.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 24-03
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Inspector notes
- There was a staff member observed supervising children with an expired physical. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 following areas are in need of repair: The green play structure was observed with chipping paint and rust. The fence on the west side of the playground was observed to be detached at top and hanging outward. The fence on the west side of the playground was missing 2 pole toppers with rusted ends. The yellow/blue playhouse was observed with rusted anchors.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-03
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 explain the current process for ensuring that accurate attendance rosters are maintained for every classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that the facility had difficulty maintaining accurate attendance rosters for children in care. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks children's whereabouts and ensures accountability.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all individuals with access to the facility have completed the required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that documentation for required background screening was missing for an individual identified in organizational documents. This question helps parents understand how the center manages compliance for all personnel and leadership.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor the playground and outdoor areas to ensure they remain free of hazards and safe for children to use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 describe findings related to hazardous items and fencing in the outdoor play area. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance and safety inspection routines for outdoor spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 identified a situation where the staff-to-child ratio did not meet the required standards. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for conducting safety checks on equipment and facility features, such as electrical outlets and playground structures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across several reports where equipment or facility conditions required attention or repair. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively maintains a secure environment for children.
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