Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 0.33
NOWTECH ACADEMY OF PEMBROKE PINES
1500 S Hiatus Rd Ste 11-13, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
- License:
- C17BO0904
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 81
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for NOWTECH ACADEMY OF PEMBROKE PINES from January 4, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 3, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024May 19, 2025September 15, 2025January 22, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024September 15, 2025March 2, 2026May 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 15, 2025March 2, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024May 19, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 4, 2025March 2, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 19, 2025May 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- A staff member did not complete the 40-hour training within the time frame.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2(B), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not properly maintained. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The fire extinguishers tags were observed expired. The last service was conducted in April 2025. The fire inspection was conducted on 5/18/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 following non-compliance was observed during a complaint inspection: One of the infant teachers (YR) did not have the necessary crib for kids training in her file. The employee is no longer employed. Last day of attendance was 2/27/2026.
- 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
- 03-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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 [10] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was observed: While reviewing the video footage of the alleged incident from 2/27/2026, between the hours of 7:49AM and 7:53AM, a mixed group of infants - 4y/o was observed to have 2 staff members and 10 children. Per one of the teachers in the room (AF), between the hours of 7:50M - 7:53AM, she stepped out of the room, leaving the room with only on teacher supervising at least six children of mixed ages, including an infant.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(c)(3), Ordinance: Infants shall not be cared for in the same classroom with any child over 24 months of age. Infants were observed in care with [children ages 2 to 4. ].
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was observed: An infant who suffered an injury at the preschool was observed (via the schools video footage from 2/27/2026) in a classroom with ten children ages 2 to 4 with two staff members in the room. TA was provided that Infants shall not be cared for in the same classroom with any child over 24 months of age.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision occurred when [a school age child was observed napping in the lobby area floor]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to investigate a complaint inspection, a school age child (JL) was observed in the lobby/office area without adult supervision. A teacher opened the entrance door and went to locate the director, Ms. K.W., leaving the school-age child unattended. The director, Ms. K.W., was seen coming out of the two-year-old room, toward the lobby/office. The teacher who opened the door did not return to the lobby/office and the child remained without supervision. When the director approached the lobby/office, I asked her if the child was isolated for being sick to which she answered no. The director, Ms. K.W., said that Hes always tired from school and takes a nap there as soon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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: [infant injury after fall from teacher's lap]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that an infant received two fractures, and a hematoma. It is alleged that the child (L.M.) was sitting on a workers lap and fell. The staff members alleged that L.M. behaved normally, and the staff members provided an ice pack on L.M.s face. FINDINGS: A statement was received on-site on 3/3/2026 from the second teacher (A.F.)that was in the room when the incident happened on 2/27/2026. A statement was received from the teacher (Y.R.) that was holding the eight-month old child via phone call on 3/4/2026. Per the teacher holding the child (Y.R.), she only had one infant, so she remained in the VPK room with the rest of the children. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 2.4.1(F), Handbook: No person can be an operator, owner, or employee of a child care facility while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impair a persons ability to provide safe care and supervision. An employee was under the influence during operational hours. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Quality Assurance Specialist visited the school on 3/2/2026 to conduct a complaint inspection. After speaking with the director (K.W.) in the office, I noticed that her breath smelled of alcohol/liquor. I proceeded to continue my inspection but noticed the smell in her breath continuously when speaking with her. The director seemed confused at times and asked me to repeat my question a couple of times. I eventually told her that I had to ask her a question in private, so she asked me to step outside to the front of the school. We went outside, where I informed her that I noticed that her breath smelled like alcohol. She proceeded to say that this situation is tough, she has h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 7.3, Handbook: The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child (ren) in care. Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The child (J.L.) that was left alone in the lobby area did not have enrollment records on-file. When I asked for his file, the director provided the his sisters file (M.L.) instead. I informed her that it was the incorrect file to which she said that the mom only completed one enrollment packet, and it was the one for M.L. That packet did not include J.Ls name in any of the required documentations. TA was provided that each child must have their own enrollment packet.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(E), Handbook: In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority. The facility failed to notify the licensing agency in the case of [an infant that fell to the floor and received two fractures to the head]. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint was received on 2/27/2026 from a corroborating agency about an infant child (LM) that was in the hospital with two head fractures and a hematoma which she received from an incident that occurred at the preschool. Child Care Licensing was not immediately notified of this incident on or after 2/27/2026 until the afternoon of 3/2/2026, when QAS visited the school in the afternoon hours. The school director received notification from the childs mother of the extent of the childs injuries on 2/27/2026 and did not notify our agency.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 40-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not have a current health statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The unitary playground surface must be installed according to manufacturer's instructions. The playground surface was observed with lifted seams, separated seams, and seams that were not properly secured which all create tripping hazards. What appeared to be heavy- duty staples were observed exposed on the surface. This area was previously cited on the inspection conducted on 9/15/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Rust was observed on the stairs of the large playground structure. Provider must complete the process of rust removal and mitigation of rust on structure. Technical assistance was previously provided on the inspection conducted on 9/15/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
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].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] personnel who had not completed introductory training. As a result of an amendment to Senate Bill 738, all courses to meet the 40-hour introductory training requirement, transportation safety, and safe sleep are free to complete on the DCF training portal. Online exams are not available at this time and shall still be completed in-person until further notice. *Note, this does not replace 'Cribs for Kids' safe sleep training as required by Broward County.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed an exit door with a broken handle. The broken handle is metal and has sharp edges at the break point.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the unitary surface (grass carpet) under the playground equipment to be cut into many pieces. Per provider, the pieces are "glued down." Pieces are cut and glued inconsistently. Mulch and sand were added to meet the 6in depth requirement, however filling is inconsistent and dips around playground structures. Provider states the progress is ongoing. This standard was previously out of compliance on 09/23/2024. Following supervisory review, the Notice of Violation is not issued and an extension of the due date is provided.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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: [child received an injury on the head while in care]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- on 5/29/2025, Child fell off a chair and had a laceration on the back of her head. The child was standing on a chair with another child and playing around, they tipped over the chair and fell. She has a small laceration on the back of her and it was bleeding. It was reported that the staff did not realize what occurred until staff heard her crying and saw the bleeding. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/2025 and statements from the director and teachers were received. Per teacher A, She was taking the children to the restroom when the incident happened. When she returned from the restroom, she saw two children crying and one of them was the child in questio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] infant sleeping in a crib with a thick, fleece blanket instead of an appropriate crib sheet. Another crib was observed to be prepped with a fleece blanket and no sheet. This infant was not placed in the crib but the blanket was removed at time of inspection. NOWTECH ACADEMY OF PEMBROKE PINES C17BO0904 / 50314 1500 S Hiatus Rd Ste 11-13 Pembroke Pines FL 33025 Renewal 05/19/2025 Page 2 of 6
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 20-04
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
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the stairs and main platform of the large climber to contain rust and erosion.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
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
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, 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 child care personnel 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 12 months from the date of the fire drill. There was no documentation available to show that monthly fire drills have been completed for the month(s) of [bfgjkg]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor requested to complete an observed fire drill. Director was required to contact building owner to initiate fire drill. At the time of this contact, director stated that the alarm system approved by the local fire authority was not utilized for drills throughout the licensure year. Alarm is only utilized at the request of licensing monitor. Drill was not conducted due to delay in contacting alarm company to place system on test/drill mode. Provider resolved at time of inspection during contact with owner. Licensing monitor will conduct an observed fire drill prior to license expiration. Additionally, provider is required to complete ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed inadequate surfacing under climbable equipment. The fall zone (sand) is no longer 6inches in depth and has created trip hazards around the play space. The surface material (green carpet) on top is torn and has holes in several places.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement.There were not enough credentialed staff present. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, provider did not meet the staff credential requirements as follows Total attendance 48 Staff credential requirement [2] Credential in attendance [1]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection [3] personnel on site had not begun training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. Provider resolved by sending [2] personnel home until training can be initiated. [1] personnel was not in attendance Page 1 of 6
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, 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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, [2] personnel had not completed department's required childcare training Provider resolved by transitioning personnel from "childcare personnel" to "other personnel"
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7-5.04(d)(4) and (5), Ordinance: Infants shall not be placed for napping or sleeping in any car safety seat, bean bag chair, bouncy seat, infant seat, swing, jumping chair, highchair, chair, futon, sofa, or any other type of furniture or equipment that does not meet the crib and play yard requirements under (c) above. Infants who arrive at the facility asleep in a car safety seat must be immediately removed from the seat by the parent or the child care personnel and placed on their back in a safe sleep environment. An infant was observed sleeping outside of a crib/play yard. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [3] infants sleeping in bouncy seats. Provider resolved by removing infants and placing them in cribs
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-12
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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.06, Ordinance:A written record of unusual incidents affecting the program or the child care facility, as well as accidental injuries to children and child care personnel, must be kept on file on an accident or incident form approved by the local licensing agency. Documentation shall include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of staff members and the parent.The facility did not complete a report for an accident/injury that occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that On 2/14/23 the teacher said she was cleaning the child's face and he moved, and she accidentally punched him. The child has a small black eye and multiple scratches on his face. The child has had injuries, scratches and bruises every day for 5 weeks. Staff do not know how the child got the injuries or bruises. A complaint inspection was conducted on 2/17/2023 and a statement from the Director was received for compliance. Based on the statement received, the director said she was the one that accidently scratched the child's nose. She never told the mom she punched the child. She said she was cleaning the child's face when he m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 42 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 42-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies. (Section 9, number 4) Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's revisit the Director stated that professional development was provided to A.H. in the form of two videos from YouTube, and a sit-down meeting with her. Footage from Jan. 31st at 1:50PM in the 2-year-old class was reviewed and Inappropriate discipline was once again observed by the teacher (A.H.) in the footage. On this date children were observed in the process of waking up from their nap times and sitting at their tables. A.H. was observed to pick up sleeping mats, folding them, then abruptly hitting the table next to a child's face to get his attention. The child appeared to be startled by this action. She was then observed to move a child's chair, allowing t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 10-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that On Jan 10th, 2023 , the mother noticed her child had bruises on his arm and neck. It is unknown how the child received the bruises. She went back to the school to ask what was going on and the school provider informed her that it was probably a mosquito bite. The mother alleged that it could not have been a mosquito bite because he is allergic to mosquito bites and the bite area would have been swollen. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/24/2023 and a statement from the director was received. The camera footage was also reviewed for compliance. Lunch couldn't be observed because the director could 't find the recording ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
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 walk me through your current process for maintaining fire safety equipment and ensuring all required inspections are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that fire extinguisher maintenance tags were found to be expired.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that staff are always assigned to the correct age groups and that supervision ratios are consistently maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted concerns regarding the appropriate grouping of infants with older children and staff-to-child ratios.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor and ensure that all staff members are actively providing direct supervision to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where direct supervision was identified as a concern.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for ensuring infants are always placed in a safe sleep environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate that safe sleep practices were previously identified as an area needing improvement.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone on your team is fully certified and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 show a pattern of findings related to staff training documentation and completion.
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