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PACESETTER ACADEMY

10950 Pembroke Rd, Miramar, FL 33025

License:
C17BO0972
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
174
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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 19 available inspections for PACESETTER ACADEMY from October 30, 2023 through June 3, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 4, 2026.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33025

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
16%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
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]
Report comments
This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 4/2/2026; during today desk revisit it was still out of compliance, a deadline extension was granted (6/4/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 6/4/2026. Note: Provider requested an extra time due to installation requirements.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
22-03
View official 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. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
Several areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning (classrooms and restrooms).
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-13
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]
Inspector notes
Several area(s) of the facility were observed to not be in good repair, chipping paints (classrooms), broken based board (infant room), and broken cabinet in the kitchen.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 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: 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 [3 working ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
Inspector notes
The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. At the time of the onsite inspection visit only two working fountains were observed, one in the kitchen and 1 on the playground. Technical assistance provided: Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements, and it must be accessible and functional.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
14-02
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]
Report comments
The red slide equipment in the outdoor space needs repair or to be replace.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
22-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.7(H), Handbook: Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. The restroom was not supplied with [toilet papers and paper towel. ]. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Several toilets areas were observed missing toilets paper and paper towel.
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
24-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.7(I), Handbook: Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. The restroom was found to be unsanitary. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Report comments
The restrooms and sinks were found to be unsanitary.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
24-02
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
The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature, food log was last updated 3/11/2026, and it was missing all require fields. Technical assistance provided: 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
Correction status
Due by May 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
33-08
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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
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 for the month of November 2025. Naptime fire drill was conducted during today onsite inspection to cover for the missing month of November 2025; provider was advising that a fire drill is require for the month of December 2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
48-01
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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
A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for (3) childcare personnel. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, 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.
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
Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
Report comments
(1) childcare personnel did not complete required preservice training- see supplemental notes.
Correction status
Due by September 6, 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
03-13
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
(1) childcare personnel file was observed with expired #8 form. See supplemental notes for more information.
Correction status
Due by August 31, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Provider did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
Vehicle insurance for vin #8335 and #5991 was issue 7/18/2024 The annual vehicle inspection was not conducted for vin#8335, inspection was conducted on 2/24/2024. The annual vehicle inspection was not conducted for vin#5991, inspection was conducted on 3/26/2024. Technical assistance provided: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. PACESETTER ACADEMY C17BO0972 / 50378 10950 Pembroke Rd Miramar FL 33025 Routine2 04/01/2025 Page 3 of 5
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [it did not activated automatically. ] Transportation [SR]
Report comments
Vehicle vin#5991 alarm system horn/ siren did not sound.
Correction status
Due by April 15, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-12
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
(One) driver dd not have an annual physical on file., driver physical expired 2/4/2025. See supplemental notes. The driver physical was completed on 4/2/2025 with an expiration date of 4/2/2026. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-02
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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]
Report comments
Red slide Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair (huge crock).
Correction status
Due by January 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
22-03
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see comments below]. (Section 10, number 1) Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair the playground equipment that's displaying rust (blue and red playground structure). - Repair the bottom of the gate alongside the back fence that's measuring a gap of 3 inches. - Repair the blue asphalt chipping paint (bike and car track in the playground area).
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
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
3.5(A), Handbook: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.The following hazard was observed in the outdoor play space [see comments below]. (Section 10.7, number 1) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The following hazard materials were observed in the outdoor play space: - Hydraulic Floor Crane - Gate poles
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
23-05
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.03(l), Ordinance: All water hazards such as pools, swimming pools, ditches, fish ponds, etc., shall be adequately fenced in accordance with accepted safety practices. (Section 10.8, number 1) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The on site swimming pool was observed without adequate fencing which made it easily accessible to children while playing in the nearby playground. The fence surrounding the pool was missing a panel at the entrance that was being blocked off by a Hydraulic floor crane, playhouse and yellow caution tape. Additionally, the far side of fence contained a gap between panels measuring more than 3inches. - As a condition of compliance, when children are on the playground a staff member must sit at the entrance of the missing pool gate to ensure safety and prevent children from going in or near the pool area. - The swimming pool must be cleaned and free of all debris and tree leaves. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Swimming Pool Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17)
Official code
25-01

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 explain the current process for ensuring that monthly fire drills are conducted and documented for all children and staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that monthly fire drills were not consistently conducted as required throughout the licensing year.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps have been taken to ensure that all vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected by a mechanic and that all required documentation is kept on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate that annual vehicle inspections were not properly documented for the center's transport vehicles.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you tell me about the maintenance schedule for outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show repeated findings regarding the need for repairs to outdoor equipment, including slides and other structures, between 2024 and 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center manage daily sanitation routines for restrooms and common areas to ensure they are consistently clean and well-stocked?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections have noted instances where restrooms required additional cleaning or were missing necessary supplies like soap and paper towels.
Related violations
General question

What is your process for verifying that all staff members have their required health assessments and training documentation up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about staff records helps parents understand how the center maintains administrative oversight and ensures all personnel meet the necessary requirements for working with children.