Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.31
HOLLYWOOD PRESCHOOL
6523 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024
- License:
- C17BO0943
- 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-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 88
- License expiration:
- March 31, 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for HOLLYWOOD PRESCHOOL from March 24, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of June 30, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33024
Compared to 41 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.95
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.
February 24, 2025June 30, 2025June 16, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 ceiling tiles were found with water stains in the 4-5 year old room and hallway.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A broken small climber was observed on the playground, in addition to 3 bicycles and 1 ride on car. These could not be removed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to conduct fire drills for the months of March, April and May of 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-38(b)(8), Ordinance: The licensee shall ensure that upon enrollment of their children, parents of infants are provided a copy of the facilitys written policy on providing an infant safe sleep environment. A signed statement from the parent acknowledging receipt of the policy must be included in the infants enrollment file maintained at the facility. The facility failed to have the safe sleep policy signed by parent/guardian.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [5] infant files that did not contain a safe sleep policy signed by parent/guardian.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
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
- 20-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] changing pad in the 1yr old room to have holes and was not impermeable and [1] temporary changing pad that had been taped. Provider resolved by disposing of and replacing both pads. Technical assistance CCF Handbook 3.10.2(E) "When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(B), Handbook: Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. Staff did not wash hands after diapering/toileting a child. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed improper diaper changing procedure in the 2yr old room including failure to wash hands and clean changing surfaces in between changes. Provider resolved by having personnel wash hands and clean changing surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed multiple water bottles from home with incomplete or missing names. Provider resolved by writing names on bottles from home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 34-03
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
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
Could you describe your current process for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that required monthly fire drills were not conducted for several months. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these safety procedures are consistently followed.
- Context
- A correction was due by 6/30/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all infant enrollment files contain the required signed safe sleep policy?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that some infant files were missing the required parent-signed safe sleep policy. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages documentation to support safe sleep practices.
- Context
- A correction was due by 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show that some outdoor equipment was identified as needing repair during an inspection. Learning about the maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps play areas safe and functional.
- Context
- A correction was due by 6/30/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team monitor the facility to identify and address maintenance needs, such as ceiling repairs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records have noted sanitation or facility condition concerns on multiple occasions, including reports of items needing repair in 2025 and 2026. This question helps families understand the center's approach to ongoing facility maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members consistently follow sanitation procedures during diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation and diapering procedures have been a topic of discussion in past inspection reports. Asking about staff training and supervision in this area helps parents understand how the center maintains hygiene standards.
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