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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
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The two water faucets in the bathroom sink of the 2-year-old classroom were not working properly. One faucet did not have running water, and the other was shut off due to a leak under the sink. In addition, two toilets in the 4-year-old classroom bathroom were out of service.
Correction status
Due by June 1, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [Children observed sitting on carpet while the teacher watched he phone]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that 12/01/2025 at approximately 5:30pm, Parent walked into the daycare center to see a young black lady she's never seen before sitting on the counter by the door on her phone as her daughter sat across the room on the floor staring at the wall all alone soaking in pee to the point that the diaper is falling apart. Parent was upset that the young lady was not properly supervising the child. FINDNGS: A walkthrough of the classroom was done and the following was observed; Three children were observed sitting on the carpet watching media content on a tablet and the teacher was leaning on the shelf, watching her phone. When the young lady saw me, she quickly pu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
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2.6(C ), Handbook: The written plan also must include scheduled activities that do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media was used for children under two (2) years of age. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of a complaint inspection related to diapering and inadequate supervision, the following non-compliance was observed; - Three children in the 1y/o classroom were observed sitting on the carpet with a tablet in front of them watching media content. The teacher was in the same area, but leaning half her body over the shelf, watching her phone. TA was given that the use of electronic media does not include children under two.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
Inspector notes
The two childcare personnel observed providing care to infants did not have a current Safe Sleep training.
Correction status
Due by October 22, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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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 [3] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Inspector notes
The infant room was observed out of ratio at the time of the inspection. There were two childcare personnel for a total of 11 infants.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member did not have a valid proof of education on file.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
02-04
Higher concern: Transportation
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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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
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The fire inspection on file is expired. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/9/2024. A current and approved fire inspection is pending. The fire extinguishers were serviced in April 2025.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
47-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [see below] for [see below] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 2.2 Group Size, Pages 4-6) School Readiness [SR]
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None of the two staff members required to maintain staff to child ratio in the one-year-old class have an active credential. 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, andor 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. LEARNING CITY ACADEMY X C17BO0844 / 50271 9897 W Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise FL 33351 Renewal 05/21/2025 Page 5 of 6 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna He ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 23, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 51 - Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [see below] for [see below] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1-6 and 11) School Readiness [SR]
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There was not sufficient credentialed staff in the following classrooms: Infant, ones year old Two year old (A), Two year old (B), and VPK (B). LEARNING CITY ACADEMY X C17BO0844 / 50271 9897 W Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise FL 33351 Re-Licensure 05/20/2024 Page 5 of 6 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. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by June 3, 2024
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TRANSPORTATION - 53 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
6.4(A) and (D), Handbook:All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur.The documentation must be maintained for one year. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
Complainant alleges that a 2 year old child had two "slashes" on his face when picked up and no-one know what happened. An accident/incident report was created on 4/16/2024 after the parent noticed the scratches in the child's face during pick-up time on 4/15/2024. The teachers were not aware of the scratch and did not document it while the child was in care. Per Director (KM), she spoke to the teachers and the teachers saw him scratching his face but didn't see a scratch. This complaint is substantiated. Per staff, Video footage reviewed and child was observed to have scratched himself after scratching his face around 11:00AM. After reviewing the video, the child was observe ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 18, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
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 below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
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The following areas are in need of repair: Chipping paint on doors in younger two year old class and older three year old classrooms. The (middle) toilet in the older two year old bathroom is missing a lid on water tank. The toilet in the three year old bathroom has a water tank lid that does not fit. The toilet paper dispenser in the three year old classroom was cracked.
Correction status
Due by January 25, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
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3.1(B), Handbook: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents; It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. Fire hazard(s), such as [see below] was/were observed in the facility. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
The was a build up of dust observed in the ceiling vents throughout the facility.
Correction status
Due by January 11, 2023
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-14
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
Can you walk me through how your team ensures active, attentive supervision for children throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a December 2025 inspection report noted a concern regarding staff supervision and engagement with children in the classroom. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight and keeps staff focused on the children's needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining consistent staff-to-child ratios, especially during busy transition times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 identified an instance where the infant room was out of the required staff-to-child ratio. This question allows the director to explain the current systems in place to ensure compliance with staffing requirements at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have the required training and credentials to work in their specific classrooms?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show multiple findings related to staff training and credential documentation. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees meet the necessary professional requirements.
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Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking and maintaining facility equipment, such as plumbing and restrooms, to ensure everything stays in good working order?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted that some bathroom fixtures were not in good repair. Asking about the maintenance schedule provides insight into how the facility proactively manages repairs and ensures a functional environment for children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any minor incidents that might occur while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily routines and incident reporting is essential for building trust between families and the center. This question helps parents understand the center's standard procedures for keeping families informed.