Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.35
- Local median
- 0.33
FIREWALL CENTERS, INC. AT IMAGINE CHARTER, NORTH LAUDERDALE CAMPUS
1395 S State Road 7, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
- License:
- C17BO0917
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:30PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 217
- 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
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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for FIREWALL CENTERS, INC. AT IMAGINE CHARTER, NORTH LAUDERDALE CAMPUS from January 17, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 9, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Two later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through May 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33068
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.09
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.
September 7, 2023January 29, 2025April 28, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There was a ratio of 1 staff to 28 children in one of the groups observed during this inspection. This was resolved during this inspection.
- 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
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.
- Report comments
- There is evidence of water damage to the ceiling tiles.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.4.1(A), Handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The capacity was not posted in the [See below] classroom.
- Report comments
- Room capacity was not posted in the classrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 45-08
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.
- Report comments
- During the last inspection there was technical assistance given in regard to stained ceiling tiles. They were replaced and now are stained again. The source of the cause of this water damage is required to be replaced or repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
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
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 below].
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit, peeling paint was observed on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all areas of the facility were kept maintained and clean.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 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
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 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.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, it was noted that eight (8) staff members had not begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. See supplemental sheet for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2023
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.01(f), Ordinance:The child care facility and its programs shall not exceed the licensed capacity designated on the license at any given time, including any before- and after-school programs offered by the facility. 3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity.The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license.
- Report comments
- The facility has exceeded the capacity designated on the license. During the inspection, the facility had exceeded the capacity designated on the license. The license capacity is 45 children and during the inspection the facility had 83 children present.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-06
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 do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted a situation where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors supervision levels to keep them in line with state standards.
- Context
- The issue was noted as resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how the center manages classroom capacity and ensures that these limits are clearly posted for parents to see?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 indicated that classroom capacity was not posted as required. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and displays its occupancy limits.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to address maintenance needs, such as ceiling repairs, to ensure the environment remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility maintenance, specifically regarding ceiling tiles and general repairs, has been a recurring topic in reports between 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current maintenance process helps parents understand how the center keeps the building in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff members in completing their required training and certifications when they first join your team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from early 2023 noted that some staff members had not begun their required training within the expected timeframe. This question helps parents understand the current process for onboarding and training new employees.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families if there are any changes to daily routines or unexpected facility updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the daily operations of a childcare center. Understanding how the provider shares information helps families stay informed about their child's environment.