Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.15
MICHELLE'S INTERNATIONAL LEARNING HOUSE
1800 Cathedral Dr, Margate, FL 33063
- License:
- C17BO0881
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- March 31, 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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Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for MICHELLE'S INTERNATIONAL LEARNING HOUSE from February 24, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 5, 2025 and involved background screening.
Five later inspections, from March 12, 2025 through June 16, 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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33063
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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
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Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(K), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. The Clearinghouse roster was not updated. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was no evidence of several employees being added to the Employee Roster in the clearinghouse for this facility. Proof was provided prior to the end of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. The Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not completed at the time of hire or updated annually. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, an annual Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not observed for some staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-14
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. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection, there was no evidence of page 2 having been completed by most staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-15
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, a rotted wooden table was removed from the outdoor play space. During this inspection, a partially rotten stair, a loose rock climbing foot hold and a loose tic tac toe game was observed on the climbing equipment. It was blocked off during inspection. Staff will utilize their inclement weather activity plan until it is repaired or replaced.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see narrative].
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, "Caution Transporting Children" was not observed in a minimum of four-inch letters on the back panel. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: (3) The required vehicle child safety alarm device shall not be intentionally disengaged when children are present or being transported Vehicle Inspection expires: 2/15/26 Vehicle Insurance expires: 12/24/25
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-22, Ordinance: Each child care facility, substantial compliance facility, and family child care home must maintain at all times a comprehensive general liability policy with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage as follows: at least $500,000 for child care facilities and substantial compliance facilities. The child care arrangement must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage at the time of licensure or registration, as applicable, upon renewal, and upon request of the local licensing agency. The child care arrangement or insurer must provide the local licensing agency at least 30 days notice before the expiration or cancellation of the policy. The facility did not have evidence of the required coverage.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Proof of insurance was provided before the completion of the inspection. Insurance expires: 1/3/26
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Sec 7-22, Ordinance (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 49-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Complaint alleges that mom had gone to pick up her daughter(CY DOB:6/2/23), aged one from daycare and realized after leaving the center the child's two fingers looked black and blue , so she went back inside and spoke to staff member Ms. Marie, who asked the teacher, Ms. Catia, what happened? The teacher stated the child smashed her hand and forgot to provide an incident report. However, the staff is willing to provide it the next day per parent . Parent also stated she called the owner Ms. Lisa to request footage of the camera, who stated she was not aware of the incident, but the cameras are for her office use only. Complaint inspection was conducted on 10/30/2024 and a sta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 40-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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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
Could you describe the current process for maintaining and updating staff personnel records, such as background screening and training documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2025 noted that some personnel records were missing required forms or updates. Asking about current office procedures helps clarify how the center ensures all staff documentation remains complete and up to date.
- Context
- The findings were noted during a March 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required insurance and vehicle identification information is kept current and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 indicated that proof of insurance coverage was not available at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its regulatory documentation and administrative requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 mention that some outdoor equipment required repair or replacement. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes the safety and upkeep of play areas.
- Context
- The equipment was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain how the staff is trained to document and communicate any incidents or accidents that occur while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection report noted an instance where an incident was not documented on the day it occurred. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for ensuring timely and transparent communication with families.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's activities and any updates about the center's routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding the center's preferred methods for sharing information helps families know what to expect regarding updates and daily reports.