Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 0.44
FINTECH ACADEMY
2404 NW 20th St Ste B, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- License:
- C17BO0869
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 48
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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
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Latest inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for FINTECH ACADEMY from May 15, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 2, 2024.
Five later inspections, from November 21, 2024 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.95
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.
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements must be signed annually by all child care personnel. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff with missing/expired forms. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no signed Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form on file for 1 staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-16
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form on file for 1 staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-18
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(B), Handbook: Rule CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(8)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employer. The Attestation of Good Moral Character is not on file for the employee(s) listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- There was no Attestation of Good Moral Character on file for 1 staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-19
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no proof of education on file for 1 staff member.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
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]
- Report comments
- 1 staff member did not have a statement of good health on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
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(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- More mulch is needed on the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance:The child care facility is required to have at least two (2) adult staff members who have first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and at least one (1) of these staff members shall be on the premises at all times that children are present in the facility.The required amount of trained staff were not on the premises. Health Program [SR]
- Report comments
- None of the staff members have current CPR/first Aid training. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
- Official code
- 32-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of the fire drill.Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection.3.8.5(D), Handbook: There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [SEE COMMENTS]. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were no fire drills documented as being conducted for the month of June. The provider has been informed that the missing drill need to be made up and must be conducted no later than 7/12/24. The facility will still need to complete a drill for the month of July. Fire drills conducted: - 4/12/24 (inclement weather) - 5/9/24
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
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]
- Report comments
- Both entrance/exit doors are broken/not closing properly and need to be repaired. The issue, cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection, was found to be in compliance during today's revisit inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 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: 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]
- Report comments
- The bottom of the main door to the afterschool area is in poor condition and needs to be repaired. Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 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
- 3.9.2(F)(1), Handbook: An accurate alcohol thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible.The thermometer for the refrigerator/freezer in the [SEE COMMENTS] was missing/not accurate. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Thermometers are needed for both the refrigerator and freezer used to store food for the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 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
- 35-02
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening and personnel forms completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show that certain personnel files were missing required background screening documentation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now manages these administrative requirements for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and document monthly fire drills to ensure they are completed consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted missing documentation for monthly fire drills. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for maintaining these safety records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining the playground surface to ensure it stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified a need for additional ground cover on the playground. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members maintain their required first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated a temporary gap in staff training certifications. Asking this helps parents learn about the current procedures for keeping staff qualifications up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps families feel more connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between the home and the facility.