Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.21
VIVA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
4961 SW 148th Ave, Davie, FL 33330
- License:
- C17BO0948
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for VIVA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from June 22, 2023 through June 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 26, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in Davie
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.65
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025May 15, 2026June 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel.
- Report comments
- This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 5/15/2026; during today revisit it was still out of compliance; a deadline extension was granted (6/26/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 6/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
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
- 02-06
No recorded violations in this report
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. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel.
- Report comments
- At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the facility had in care a total of 103 children with only (3) staffs with FCCPC credential onsite.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2026
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
- 02-06
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.
- Inspector notes
- Two staff files were observed with expired # 8., both staffs were observed working with other staffs taking care of a group of children. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [2/0] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
- Report comments
- The facility has a total of two water fountain on the outside, two water fountain are missing and required for the inside.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 14-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- (1) Childcare personnel, who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required 10hrs in-service training. See supplemental notes.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-07
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
- (1) Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. (1) Personnel record was not properly label at the time of the onsite inspection. See supplemental notes. Technical assistance provided, 7.4, Handbook: All personnel records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 06-01
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. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite visit the monitor observed an enrichment provider in the twos classroom with a group of 2 years old children by herself; another enrichment provider was observed in the VPK classroom with two other teachers with a group of children. The provider did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening clearance for the enrichment teachers. See supplemental notes for more information. Note: TA, all enrichment providers (therapist, cooks and others), that are unscreened must not be left alone with children and proof of identification and screening must be available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 tell me about the current process for verifying that all enrichment providers and staff have completed the necessary background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2025 show that documentation for background screening was missing for certain enrichment personnel. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all adults interacting with children are properly cleared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that the required number of credentialed staff members are present with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff credentialing and training requirements have been a recurring topic in recent reports. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to meet these standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for maintaining and updating health assessment records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some staff health statements were not current. This question allows the director to explain how they track these documents to ensure they remain up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how the facility ensures that indoor and outdoor drinking water access is always available and functional for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 indicated a need for additional drinking fountains to meet capacity requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains adequate hydration facilities for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep personnel records organized and accessible to ensure all required documentation is ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from September 2025 mentioned that some personnel records were not being maintained on-site as required. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for recordkeeping.
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