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MY FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL

5559 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328

License:
C17BO0985
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
127
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.

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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for MY FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL from February 21, 2024 through March 24, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of December 12, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 11, 2025 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33328

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.27

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec 7-30(a)(3), 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 approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys 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 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. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 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
03-05
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.2(A)(1-5), 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 log must include: (1.) Each childs name, (2.) The date and time of departure, (3.) Time of arrival at the destination, (4.) The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and (5.) The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). The facilitys log did not include all required information. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR]
Report comments
The transportation log was missing the signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized to verify all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
44-06
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES MY FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL C17BO0985 / 50412 5559 S University Dr Davie FL 33328 Renewal 11/18/2025 Page 4 of 5
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
44-12
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
This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection. This standard continues to be out of compliance during today's visit.
Correction status
Due by August 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
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
This standard was previously cited for being out of compliance on the 6/30/25 inspection visit. During today's visit the standard continues to be out of compliance.
Correction status
Due by July 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
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 was a staff member that did not have proof of education.
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
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
There was staff member with an expired #8 physical form.
Correction status
Due by July 7, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [the lettering on side panels did not meet the 6-8 inch size rule.].
Report comments
The vehicle signage did not meet requirement.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
3.8.2(B) and (C), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a current inspection in vehicles used to transport children. Transportation [SR]
Inspector notes
There was an expired fire extinguisher dated 4/24 observed on the vehicle.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-08
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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. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
Report comments
There was a staff member that did not complete the required DCF childcare training within allotted time frame.
Correction status
Due by March 14, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
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
The vehicle inspection on file was expired on 1/21/24.
Correction status
Due by March 21, 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
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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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The playground climbing equipment was observed with cracks near stair landing.
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2024
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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration.
Report comments
The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by November 15, 2024. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form
Official code
45-05
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Report comments
CCLE staff was notified on 11/13/24 that there was not an active credentialed director in place. The facility will be placed on a provisional license.
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-01
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 comments]. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
Replace wet ceiling tiles in the five/school age classroom.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-13
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 comments]. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Handwashing station did not have water running at the minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Correction status
Due by August 15, 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
Official code
35-13
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 the premises of the child care facility.The facility did not have evidence that a log was maintained for children transported. Transportation [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
There was no evidence on file of a transportation log being use for the field trips scheduled by the program. Provider would need to submit a copy of the transportation log at the end of each field trip for the following dates: 7/18/24 (Galaxy), 7/19/24 (Water Park) and 7/23/24 (Tree Tops Park). LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-06

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 the current training process for staff members who participate in transporting children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 indicate that the facility did not have documented proof that staff involved in transportation had completed the required safe transportation practices training.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed and verified by a second staff member?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that transportation logs were missing the required signature of a second staff member to verify that all children had arrived safely and left the vehicle.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all vehicles used for transport are properly equipped and maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple findings related to transportation, including issues with vehicle signage, expired fire extinguisher inspections, and missing annual mechanic inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for verifying that all staff members have the necessary educational credentials and training on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2025 indicate repeated findings regarding missing documentation for staff education, required training, and director credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain health records and ensure that all staff members have current health assessments on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that this standard was previously cited in a prior visit and continued to be out of compliance regarding current health statements for staff.
Related violations