Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.39
FIREWALL CENTERS INC AT WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
2861 SW 9th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- C17BO0912
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 219
- 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for FIREWALL CENTERS INC AT WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY from January 27, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.54
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024May 13, 2024May 4, 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 begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not begin 40-hour training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-01
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 [see below] child care personnel for [see below ] children is required. A ratio of [see below] child care personnel for [see below] children was observed.
- Inspector notes
- The following two groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection: 2nd and 4th grade1:30 3rd and 5th grade: 1:34
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not have attendance roster for the children in care and two staff members did not have an accurate attendance roster. 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, andor 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. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna Hernandez 05/07/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Luz Mejia 05/07/2025 FIR ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed [2] personnel with incomplete training requirements
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-03
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.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed [1] personnel file missing a No.8 form
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 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.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing monitor observed [2] personnel who did not begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. [1] personnel did not complete training within 1 year of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
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: 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.
- Inspector notes
- There were 2 staff personnel without Medical Statements. Facility administration indicated that one staff member was no longer working after 1/27/2023 and that the other staff personnel was scheduled to have a physical on 1/30/2023. See supplemental for names.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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. On-line CPR courses are not acceptable to meet this standard. CPR training must be done by classroom instruction. There was no documentation to show that at least two (2) staff members were appropriately trained.
- Inspector notes
- One staff personnel was observed without CPR and First Aid certification. The facility administrator indicated that the facility was looking into scheduling additional training specific for this standard. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
- Official code
- 32-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [the time in and the time out for children.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The attendance was observed to be missing the time in and the time out for each group. Attendance was observed to be inaccurate as well. One direct care provider indicated that they had 10 or possibly 11 students present when asked for attendance and another attendance had a different head count then what was present. Technical assistance was provided to assure that any one responsible for direct care supervision would be able to provide an accurate attendance and include times of arrival and departure. FIREWALL CENTERS INC AT WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY C17BO0912 / 50348 2861 SW 9th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine2 01/27/2023 Page 4 of 5 Counselor Comments The routine 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-02
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
How does your team ensure that the correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the entire day, especially during transitions or group activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted instances where groups were observed out of the required staff-to-child ratio. Public records show this was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in late May 2026 did not note this issue.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection indicate that the facility did not maintain accurate attendance rosters for children in care. This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training requirements. These records indicate that some personnel had not begun or completed necessary training within the required timeframes.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff health and medical documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2024 inspection show that a staff member was missing the required health statement on file. This question helps clarify the current administrative process for maintaining these records.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families understand how the center manages daily operations and staff transitions, which is important for a child's comfort and continuity of care.