Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.31
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
1330 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
- License:
- C17BO0825
- 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, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat: 6:30AM to 8:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 87
- 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.
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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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for CHILDREN'S VILLAGE from February 2, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 3, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 10, 2025 through April 8, 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Fort Lauderdale
Compared to 77 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023December 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.4(F) and (F)(4), Handbook: By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. The facilitys vehicle(s) have not been equipped with the child safety alarm device as required. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The alarm in Vehicle (Vin # 4538 Tag K1041C ) is not working at the moment of the inspection. The owner was told that they can't use the vehicle until the alarm is working.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-11
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.1(A) and (G), 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.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following areas were observed in need to keep clean and well maintained: Dust off shelves and wall baseboards in the VPK and three year old classroom. • Big playground equipment needs to be in good repair by the edges around the stairs • Ensure to remove all standing water accumulated in the flower pots located in the playground area •
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-12
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. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A fire inspection was conducted on 12/7/2023, however there were some violations that needed to be corrected. Provider is pending on a revisit inspection from the fire department. Once the program receives an approved annual inspection, submit a copy to the licensing monitor via email.
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The following repairs are needed: LOBBY - remove all items blocking door to 1's classroom (large TV on mount, boxes of diapers, plastic totes, etc.); remove clutter from area KITCHEN - repair hole in half wall separating kitchen and VPK area - provide safety plug covers for the outlet in between the refrigerators 1'S - repaint areas of changing table where paint is chipping - clean/dust ceiling vents - repair 2 lights that are not working 2'S - clean/dust ceiling vents - clean floor rug 3'S - provide lid for garbage can VPK - remove metal lockers that are obstructing evacuation route posted on wall
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2023
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 4 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature.
- Inspector notes
- The food acceptance logs observed did not have documentation of the temperature of the food when it was received at the facility. All hot and cold foods must be temped when they are delivered.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
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
- 35-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [SEE COMMENTS]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- None of the classrooms had the time of arrival or time of departure for the children documented on the attendance sheets. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation and/or the issuance of a third Class II violation for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 402.281, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Donna Williams 02/02/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Bertha Jackson 02/02/2023 CHILDREN'S VILLAGE C17BO0825 / 50262 1330 NE 4th Ave For ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
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 all transportation vehicles are equipped with functioning safety alarm systems?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted that a vehicle alarm system was not operational at that time. This question helps understand the daily checks in place to ensure all safety equipment remains in working order.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all fire and emergency safety documentation is up to date and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fire and emergency safety documentation has been a point of discussion in previous reports. This question helps clarify how the center manages its required safety certifications and keeps them current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility to ensure that all play areas and equipment remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 mentioned the need for maintenance on certain playground equipment and general cleanliness. This question helps parents understand the center's current routine for facility upkeep and safety checks.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that daily attendance records are accurately completed and maintained for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted that arrival and departure times were not consistently documented. This question helps clarify the current procedures used by staff to ensure attendance logs are complete and accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the intake and temperature monitoring of meals delivered to the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report previously noted that food temperature logs were missing specific documentation upon delivery. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for food safety and record-keeping during meal service.
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