Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.68
- Local median
- 0.22
THE STEM FACTORY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
1048 Foster Rd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
- License:
- C17BO0897
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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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Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for THE STEM FACTORY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE from January 12, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 17, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of September 24, 2024.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Six later inspections, from October 24, 2024 through May 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33009
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 17%
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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023October 30, 2023November 30, 2023Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection was expired but fire Marshall was aware and the facility was on the schedule.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: Play equipment such as climbing apparatus, slide, and swings shall be in good repair, placed in a safe location, and anchored firmly to prevent shifting, tilting, moving, or falling.3.12(B), Handbook: All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children.The [The red and yellow climber had some screws that had come loose and one section of the climber needed to be closed. ]was not securely anchored. (Section 11.2, number 2) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The red and yellow climber had some screws that had come loose and one section of the climber needed to be closed. In addition, the big climber had 4 ends caps that had come undone and would need to be reattached.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 24-01
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 [In the back room ]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was noted during a previous revisit that the facility was waiting on permits from the City of Hallandale. During this revisit, the facility had obtained all the building permits required to complete the necessary repairs to the roof and classroom ceiling. The Facility indicated that they wanted to complete the repairs with a coat of latex paint, CCLE indicated that the use of this paint and due to it strong smell children would not be able to be present in the room till all paint has dried. Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by December 14, 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 [Roof in the back room]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- It was noted during a previous inspection that the roof was leaking and this was reported by the director on 10/3/23, when the director self reported the incident to CCLE and an inspection was conducted documenting this incident. The facility took necessary precautions by calling the fire department and local code enforcement who conducted test to make sure the facility was safe to operate, in addition that part of the facility has been closed off to children. During this revisit the facility has kept that section of the building closed to children as the exterior roof has been repaired and water can no longer leak inside. Local building code enforcement has been notified and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 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 [Due to severe rain a small section of the Ceiling drywall fell in the back room ]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility self reported to CCLE that when they arrived early morning on Monday 10/02/23 they found a section of ceiling drywall had fallen in the back classroom. Since this occurred during the weekend no children were present. The facility took the necessary precaution and closed off that section of the building, in so doing they notified the fire department and building code services to assess the situation. It was determined that rain water and termites had cause enough damage that extensive repairs would have to be made. Currently the facility is waiting for building permit to begin repairs. In the mean time all children are being taught in the facility's other rooms an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint was received that alleged a driver was not background screened. Findings: Members of the administration were interviewed, and they confirmed that the driver was from another location and was not background screened (a tutoring center owned by the owner) and was assisting the tutoring center as they were closed by bringing 3 children to the preschool for 3 days. It was further confirmed that the driver only picks up children for the tutoring location and is only a driver. The provider admitted that the driver was alone with the children on the vehicle. A Class I Notice of Violation is being issued.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-6.01(e), Ordinance:A first aid kit must also accompany child care personnel when children are on field trips. First aid kits shall be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. A first aid kit was not in the vehicle when children were transported.Provide a first aid kit for field trips. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- Findings: During the course of this investigation it was brought to the attention of CCLE that the director/owner used her personal vehicle to transport children. All vehicles transporting children shall have a first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Secs. 316.615(2) and 402.305(10), FS:A fire extinguisher must accompany child care personnel when children are on field trips.A fire extinguisher was not in the vehicle when children were transported.
- Report comments
- Findings: During the course of this investigation it was brought to the attention of CCLE that the director/owner used her personal vehicle to transport children. All vehicles transporting children shall have a fire extinguisher.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-9(c)(1), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed.The alarm device must be periodically tested and properly maintained in working order at all times.The facilitys vehicle(s) have not been equipped with the child safety alarm device as required.The vehicle cannot be used to transport children until such time as the required alarm is installed and complies with the requirements.
- Report comments
- Findings: During the course of this investigation it was brought to the attention of CCLE that the director/owner used her personal vehicle to transport children. In addition, the facility used a van that was not approved by CCLE for use. Neither of these vehicles have a child safety alarm device installed. The DCF Child Care Facility handbook was updated in October 2021 and the facility is being cited for the following section: 2.5.4 (F) 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-9, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 316.615 and
- Official code
- 45-08
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- During the course of this investigation it was determined by CCLE that the driver did not have a current driver's physical on file. THE STEM FACTORY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE C17BO0897 / 50324 1048 Foster Rd Hallandale Beach FL 33009 Complaint 02/15/2023 Page 4 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.2(A), Handbook:A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from the premises of the child care facility.The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A transportation log was not observed for the van or for the personal vehicle being used.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 46-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.The facilitys driver did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and infant and child CPR. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this complaint investigation the owner/director indicated that the driver did not have a current CPR certification. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 46-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 children were found with expired immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
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 all required facility inspections and permits are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2024 noted that the annual fire inspection report was not on file as required. Asking about this helps clarify how the center tracks renewal deadlines for important safety certifications.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for verifying that any staff members who transport children have all required training and medical clearances?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report noted issues with documentation for staff transportation requirements. This question helps parents understand the current administrative oversight for drivers.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all playground equipment is regularly inspected and securely maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 identified that some outdoor climbing equipment needed repairs and better anchoring. This question helps parents understand the ongoing maintenance schedule for play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility manage routine facility repairs to ensure that all areas remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding facility repairs were noted in multiple reports during late 2023. Asking about the current maintenance process helps parents understand how the center addresses physical upkeep.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 18, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the facility's environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident in the center's daily operations and responsiveness. This question provides insight into how the provider keeps families informed about the care environment.