Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.55
GREATER HORIZONS ACADEMY
5750 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
- License:
- C17BO0940
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 137
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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 inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for GREATER HORIZONS ACADEMY from March 9, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved incident records.
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
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 2
8 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33313
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 29, 2025March 26, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 29, 2025November 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Complaint alleges that the child (J.) had a hematoma on his forehead when he was picked up from school. The injury was not reported. J. also has a left brachial plexus injury. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/23/2026 and a statement from a child care personnel was received. Per the child care personnel (C.F.), she is the VPK teacher in the mornings and the office staff person in the afternoon. On the date of the alleged incident, she was serving lunch and recalls J.M. falling. She stated that he is learning to walk and due to the injury that he has on his left side, he struggles to maintain balance. He walked between two children that were sitting at the to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 40-03
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Several areas of the play surface on the large playground are uneven and need to be leveled.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-37(b), Ordinance: The outdoor play space and any area adjacent to any outdoor play space that a child may have access to shall be free and safe from any reasonably foreseeable condition that has the potential of endangering or does endanger the health, safety, and welfare of children, including, but not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials and high-tension wires. The following hazards were observed: [SEE COMMENTS].
- Report comments
- There is a cable hanging above the stairs of the climbing structure that needs to be removed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-06
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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following areas need to be cleaned/repaired: 3A and 3B - nonskid backing needed for the area rugs 2's - floors need to be cleaned VPK - barrier dividing room is not stable and need to be properly attached SCHOOLAGE - nonskid backing needed for the area rugs - floors need to be cleaned - baseboards need to be properly secured - repair holes in wall BATHROOM - cover of toilet tank in ADA stall needs to be stabilized; it moves when touched
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 10-13
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-38(b)(7), Ordinance: All cribs and play yards shall contain mattresses or mats that fit the dimensions of such cribs or play yards without any gaps and that are in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for mattresses or mats to be utilized in such cribs and play yards. The crib/play yard mattress did not meet the requirements. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The mattress for 4 of the cribs do not fit correctly, causing gaps; replace.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
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
- 20-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [SEE COMMENTS].
- Report comments
- The wiring for the child safety alarm was exposed and needs to be properly concealed.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-01
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: [Child received scratches and bruise on face]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- The school director self reported that An incident occurred today at Greater Horizons Academy involving a child at the gym during playtime. The teacher was attending to another child who was acting up, and when she turned back around, she saw that the little girl was on the floor. The teacher went to check on her and noticed a scratch on her face and a bruise on her cheek. The teacher said she didnt know who did it because she was attending to another student. We called the parent and filed an incident report. The parent was upset and wanted to take further action, so I reported it on the DCF website. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 9/30/2025 and a statement ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 14, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- -Please store and lock up bleach and any other cleaning materials away from children Technical Assistance: cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous or dangerous supplies must be stored in a locked cabinet out of childrens reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.2(A), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported during summer field trips. Technical Assistance: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 44-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida 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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 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 in the classrooms. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers immediately 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. ___________________________________ ... [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.
- Report comments
- 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 status
- Due by November 28, 2024
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
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
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 ensuring that outdoor play areas are free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a hazard in the outdoor play space that required removal. Asking about current maintenance routines helps clarify how the facility proactively identifies and fixes potential safety concerns.
- Context
- The identified hazard was corrected after the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all cribs and sleep equipment are properly maintained and fit correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted that some crib mattresses did not fit correctly, creating gaps. This question allows you to understand the facility's current inspection process for sleep safety equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and document the maintenance of your vehicles to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show findings related to vehicle maintenance and transportation logs. Asking about these procedures helps you understand how the center currently tracks vehicle safety and driver requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are actively supervising children during busy transition times or group activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection identified a concern regarding supervision during a group activity. Understanding how the center trains staff to maintain active supervision helps you feel more confident about daily classroom management.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted an instance where an incident was not documented on the day it occurred. This question helps you learn about the facility's current policy for timely reporting and parent notification.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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