Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.33
Pembroke Pines Children's Academy
1627 Poinciana Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
- License:
- C17BO0856
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 141
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Pembroke Pines Children's Academy from January 6, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 6, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 3, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 5, 2026 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
March 12, 2025April 28, 2025May 30, 2025September 22, 2025November 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- The facility has no credential director as of 11/2/2025, a provisional license will be issue.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: 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. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- (1) Childcare personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Completed at the time of the inspection. see supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Report comments
- This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 4/28/2025 standard 3-034.2.1 during today desk revisit it was still out of compliance, a deadline extension was granted (6/30/2025); notice of violation may be issue after 6/30/2025. Please see supplemental sheet for additional information. Note: Areas cited for being out of compliance during last inspection visit 4/28/2025 standard 3-03 4.2.2 and 3-13 ; it was found to be in compliance during today desk revisit inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [See below:].
- Report comments
- (1) staff member did not complete 41hrs training withing the 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 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
- 03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry of (1) staff member. See supplemental notes for more information. Page 1 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 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
- 03-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- (3) Staff member did not complete require preservice training by required date. See additional notes for information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 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
- 03-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
- Report comments
- The facility has no credential director since 2/3/2025, a provisional license will be issue.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-01
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were (2) staff member files observed with expired No. 8 forms. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 below]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Repair the broken door knob in the infant classroom. - Repair the chipping paint and clean the stained walls throughout the facility. - Repair the playground equipment that starting to display rust (red and blue play structure). - Clean the ceiling tiles and air vents throughout the facility to ensure all areas are free of dust. - Technical assistance was given to the provider in regards to chair strips and toddlers sitting in high chairs during none feeding times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A group size of no more than [12] children is required for age group. A group size of [15] children was observed. (Section 4, numbers 1-8) School Readiness [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A group size of [15] children was observed in the toddler's classroom. 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. Pembroke Pines Children's Academy C17BO0856 / 50282 1627 Poinciana Dr Pembroke Pines FL 33025 Re-Licensure 05/15/2024 Page 5 of 6 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Afton Joyce 05/15/2024 ________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 53 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 53-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 tell me about the current group sizes in your classrooms and how you ensure they stay within recommended limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2024 inspection report show a finding regarding the number of children observed in a classroom group. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility manages supervision and group sizes on a daily basis.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple reports between 2025 and late 2025. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain these requirements for their team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the credentialing and qualification process for your director position to ensure consistent leadership?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a finding regarding the credentialed director requirement. This question helps parents understand the current leadership stability at the center.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting regular maintenance and safety checks of the facility and outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2024 inspection report identified a need for repairs in certain areas of the facility. Asking about current maintenance schedules helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify health documentation for your staff members to ensure all records are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 included a finding regarding staff health statement documentation. This question provides insight into how the center manages administrative health requirements for their personnel.
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