Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.95
- Local median
- 0.39
GAN SHINE
2980 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- C17BO0927
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri: 7:30AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 62
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
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 inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for GAN SHINE from January 31, 2023 through April 14, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 59 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of April 28, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 59
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023December 22, 2023August 23, 2024December 30, 2024March 18, 2025August 25, 2025December 4, 2025April 14, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023December 22, 2023March 27, 2024December 30, 2024December 4, 2025April 14, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
July 13, 2023December 22, 2023August 23, 2024December 30, 2024March 18, 2025August 25, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023March 27, 2024August 23, 2024March 18, 2025August 25, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 22, 2023March 27, 2024August 23, 2024December 4, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 25, 2025December 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. See supplemental page for more details.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 8.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection the licensing monitor observed from the room adjacent to the classroom child care personnel interacting with the children in an aggressive tone as a form of redirection. The licensing monitor brought this concern to the attention of the owner, the owner stated the child care personnel assigned to the classroom was a substitute and the children only listen to their main teacher. The licensing monitor reminded the owner of child discipline requirements. FACILITY/STORAGE
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 09-11
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 7-42(g), Ordinance: All knives and sharp instruments must be stored in a locked area when not in use. Children had access to [a knife observed poking out of the snack basket]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Children had access to [ a knife observed poking outside of the snack basket ] .
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-39(c), Ordinance: At least one permanent bathtub, shower, or deep sink shall be available for bathing children at all times. The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emergencies.
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emergencies.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
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: [see details below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed a child sitting alone in the front office area. When the monitor asked child care personnel about the child alone in the office, child care personnel mentioned the child was waiting for their parent to be called. The licensing monitor readdressed supervision requirements with the program director and owner. The following ratios were observed: 1's 1:4 2's 1:7 & 1:6 3's 1:9 VPK 1:11 (supervision corrected after child returned to their class)
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 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
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]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: - Gaps within playground fence needs repair. - AC vents must be cleaned - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
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. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the crib sheets were not appropriate.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-04
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 Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 37-04
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 accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. 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, and/or 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: Tiffan ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 2 staff members that did not have proof of education.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 02-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- In-service trainings were not recorded on the 5268 form. Staff that had forms had 6 hours recorded. There is a minimum requirement of 10 hours for the fiscal year which is July 1st to June 30th of every year. Page 1 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
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
- 03-06
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are 2 staff members that do not have proof of a physical.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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]
- Report comments
- The second step on the stairs leading to landing area on swing set is cracked.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7.2(B), Handbook: The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was expired for children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- There were several children with missing health records. A sample of the children's files will be reviewed during the next revisit inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 37-02
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 accurate attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The attendance records were not completed with date time and full names. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 3 staff members that did not have proof of education. This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection conducted on 12/30/24. This standard continues to be out of compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT IF THERE IS A REPEAT OCCURENCE DURING FUTURE VISITS WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-04
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a staff member that did not have proof of beginning the required 40 hour training. This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection conducted on 12/30/24. This standard continues to be out of compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT IF THERE IS A REPEAT OCCURENCE DURING FUTURE VISITS WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-36(a)(1), Ordinance: Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be in a usable, safe, and sanitary condition and shall not present a choking hazard for children. 3.11(A), Handbook: A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development. Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [see below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a ball pit observed in the two year old classroom. The ball pit is not age appropriate and does not have a 6 feet fall zone that is required for indoor climbing structures. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT IF THERE IS A REPEAT OCCURENCE DURING FUTURE VISITS WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. GAN SHINE C17BO0927 / 50359 2980 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine2 03/18/2025 Page 2 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection conducted on 12/30/24. This standard continues to be out of compliance. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT IF THERE IS A REPEAT OCCURENCE DURING FUTURE VISITS WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 3 active staff members that did not have proof of education on file. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-04
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
- During today's visit 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. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-39(c), Ordinance: At least one permanent bathtub, shower, or deep sink shall be available for bathing children at all times. The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emergencies.
- Inspector notes
- The Tub/shower was observed to be utilized for storing materials. Technical assistance was previously provided during previous visit to remove all items.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 24-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The food acceptance logs that were observed during today's visit did not have a receiving temperature and staff signature.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 33-08
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff did not begin the 40 hours within 90 days as required.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- 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
- One staff did not complete the 40 hours as required. Page 1 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Two staff did not complete the preservice training within 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 03-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [See comment]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Paint white outside doors observed rusty with rusty screws and missing door knob. Remove large grass rolled carpet which can cause a tripping hazard. Repair threshold from Playground to classroom observed cracking and separating. GAN SHINE C17BO0927 / 50359 2980 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Re-Licensure 08/23/2024 Page 3 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 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
- 24-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for two years. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Maintenance log was not observed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 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
- 24-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(A)(1-6), Handbook:The food preparation area must include the following: 1. Ventilation provided either by mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control of unpleasant odors, such as, a fan, vent, or open window with a screen; 2. Smooth, nonabsorbent food contact surfaces with no unsealed cracks or seams. Food-contact surfaces are surfaces of equipment, countertops, utensils, etc. that food contacts during food preparation; 3. Food equipment maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children; 4. Shielded lighting; 5. Nonabsorbent and easily-cleaned flooring or floor covering; 6. Ceiling must be easily cleanable or replacable in the event of water and other damage, mildew, or mold. The food preparation area was found to be noncompliant because [See comment]. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility has a kitchen with an approved food prep area. Food was observed being served in the lobby area. TA was provided on the Food acceptance log.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Hand (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 35-41)
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.02(a)(1), Ordinance:Within fifteen (15) days of enrollment, each child must have a written statement on file from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a county health department attesting that the child is in good health, or that any known medical condition or health problem is under treatment.7.2, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of child(ren) missing form and obtain. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- One child missing a complete file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 39-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During today's routine inspection the one year old classroom was observed with 4 staff working with the children. Two of the staff were observed without the required DCF Clearinghouse background screening. Therefore A Notice of Violation will be issued. The violation occurred on 3/27/2024 the Notice of Violation was provided on 3/28/2024
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. 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. 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 of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, 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 was observed in the [Infant/Ones room and three year old room. ]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Ratios observed : nap Staff/ Children 1/10-Four years and up 2/12- Twos 1/9-Threes 1/7-Infants/Ones (all children were observed to be over 12 months old) 1/13-Ones/Twos During today's inspection monitor observed 2 situations of a Lack of Direct Supervision. *A three year old child (H.A) was alone in the infant class bathroom with the door closed. The three year old classroom adjoining to the infant room door was also observed closed. The monitor entered the Three year old room and observed children napping. When the monitor asked the teacher (M) about the empty mat on the floor she verified the child was alone in the infant classroom's bathroom. *During today's inspection mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The outside water fountain was observed to high for the children and not accessible even with a sturdy stepstool. Lower water fountain as required.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.02(f)(2), Ordinance: There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available relative to the licensed capacity of the facility allowing each child to be involved in activities. Play equipment and materials are not sufficient in number for the licensed capacity and/or are not accessible for the following age group(s): [Infant and ones classrooms ]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The infant room with cribs and the Ones classroom were observed with insufficient and disorganized play equipment per amount of capacity. Provide organized sufficient materials.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 19-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: Equipment shall be properly spaced to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one (1) area.Play equipment was not adequately spaced. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- Some stationery play equipment was not adequately spaced. Reposition green slide clumber from wall and blue red slides next to climber.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 23-14
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Four staff missing proof of education.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility has only 1 staff with a staff credential. Provide two more staff for the children present.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 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]
- Inspector notes
- Three staff were observed missing training transcripts and did not begin the required training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(E), Handbook: Owners/operators are to notify custodial parents and legal guardians, in writing, that smoking, including e- cigarettes, is prohibited on the premises of the child care facility. The facility failed to provide notification to custodial parents and/or legal guardians that smoking is prohibited on the premises. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During todays visit a staff member was observed smoking in the front of the facility. Post a sign in the front window of the facility that smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on the premises of the child care facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-11
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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. Health Program [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provide at least one more staff with the required First Aid/CPR Certification. Technical Assistance Regarding New CPR/First Aid Requirements (DCF HANDBOOK) 4.2.4 (B) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: For 0 25 child care personnel needed to meet ratio requirements there shall be at least three (3) personnel with current CPR/First Aid • For 26 50 child ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid/CPR Certification Group: Sec. 7-6.01, Ordinance
- Official code
- 32-02
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
- Five children had expired shot records.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-03
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 comment]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Repair shelving observed unfinished in the ones and four classroom. Secure all tall shelving/ bookcases to prevent falling over.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-13
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 [see comment]was not securely anchored. (Section 11.2, number 2) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A new climber with a swing was observed not anchored.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to employees and children, demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided.The handwashing area was noncompliant because [see comment]. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Hot water was observed cold in the food prep area. Provide hot water with a min. of 100 degrees. Technical assistance was provided on hand washing procedure signs and signs for food prep. Remove slide lock on door.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Hand (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 35-41)
- Official code
- 35-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec 7-4.02(j), 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(s) approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agency's 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 two (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. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the required training. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- This area failed to comply during the last inspection on 5/23/2023. The facility did not come into compliance by the due date. If training is not completed by the new due date a notice of violation will be given with an administrative fine recommended. Infant Staff : Safe Sleep training. Three staff missing training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-06
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. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to- children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [9] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint allegation was received on 5/31/23 alleging that last week, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 a child had his 15 months check up at the doctor's office and was dropped off at the daycare afterwards. However, mother was told by the owner to remain in car and she would let mother know when to enter. The director did not have time to explain she indicated that she was having an inspection and after the inspection was over she could enter with her son. After 15 minutes of waiting mother texted Director and asked if she could drop son off because she had to go to work. Director replied to leave they are not accepting her son that day. Mother was expecting daycare for the day. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), 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.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [infant and mixed group of 1s and 2s] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- A record of attendance was not provided to licensing for review for both the infant and the mixed group of 1s and 2s. TA was provided that attendance must be documented daily with the children's time of arrival and departure. 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, and/or 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: Quendra Gomez 06/08/20 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(D), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Multiple staff missing the 5131 history verification form.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-05
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 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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The clearinghouse roster was observed not completed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Four staff missing proof of education. Page 1 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1.2, Handbook: If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited college/university to be equivalent to a U.S. degree. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff member (s) who need educational documents translated. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Two staff did not educational document translated as required.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 02-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec 7-4.02(j), 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(s) approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agency's 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 two (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. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the required training. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Infant staff did not have the required Safe Sleep training for infants.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.5 and (B), Handbook: The departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the departments training.A copy of the training transcript must be included in each staff members personnel record maintained at the child care facility.Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course (s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Report comments
- Three staff missing training transcripts to verify initiation dates.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-11
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. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Two staff were observed missing the required good health statement. GAN SHINE C17BO0927 / 50359 2980 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine2 05/23/2023 Page 2 of 7
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 comment]. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- Repairs needed: Repair baseboards detached or missing in multiple areas (all classrooms )of the facility. Repair broken cracked drywall in multiple areas in the ones room. Repair wood tile on floor warped and chipping in ones room. Anchor fire extinguisher in ones room detaching. Repair counter by sink missing strip with exposed dry glue. Paint all areas in the building with chipping paint. Secure tall doll house in fours room. Remove stroller and toaster oven in fours room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:A limited exception to storage of toxic substances is the storage of a spray bottle of sanitizing solution consisting of one (1) part sanitizing solution to sixty (60) parts water (equivalent to one-fourth () cup of household liquid chlorine bleach solution per gallon of tap water mixed fresh daily) near the diaper table so long as the solution is kept out of the reach of children when not in use. The sanitizing solution was stored within reach of children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Kitchen door was observed open. Lock at all times. Lock purses in classrooms. Lock multiple diaper creams observed out.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance:Child care facilities shall display the facilitys inspection report in a conspicuous place within the facility accessible to the parents.The reports dated [see comment ]were not posted. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- No reports and/or violations were observed not posted. Technical assistance was provided on a parent board.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), 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.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [see comment] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Attendance sheets were observed and missing names and not current with the children in care. GAN SHINE C17BO0927 / 50359 2980 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Routine2 05/23/2023 Page 6 of 7 Counselor Comments Staff: Blood-Borne Pathogen amd Fire extinguisher trainning-all staff Shani-attestation, 5131,safe sleep policy, all statements. translate ed, safe sleep trainning Katiuska- Child abuse reporting form, attestation, 5131,safe sleep policy, all statement, proof of ed. safe sleep trainning. Rosaleydis-needs complete file except background screening. Jessica-needs complete file except background screening. Melissa-Translate ed, Child abuse reporting form, attestation, 51 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
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
How does your team approach positive redirection and communication with children when they are having a difficult moment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted concerns regarding the tone used by staff during redirection. This question allows the director to explain their current training and expectations for staff interactions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all sharp items or hazardous materials are securely stored and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection identified an instance where a sharp object was accessible. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the system you use to track children's attendance throughout the day, especially when they move between classrooms or outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding the accuracy of attendance rosters in 2025. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure every child is accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and supervised to maintain consistent coverage in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 indicate recurring challenges with maintaining direct supervision. This question provides an opportunity to discuss current staffing and oversight practices.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the condition of play equipment and the overall facility to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2023 through 2026 show repeated findings regarding facility maintenance and equipment repairs. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the safety and upkeep of the environment.
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