Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.18
- Local median
- 0.44
GROWING STARS LLC
2425 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- License:
- C17BO0992
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 55
- 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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for GROWING STARS LLC from April 11, 2024 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 8, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33311
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The staff was hired on 4/29/2026, however, she began the required 45 hours training in 2024, without completion. See name in supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
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
- 03-02
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Fire inspection report on file was observed expired on 8/29/24. Email copy of a current passing fire inspection report to the assigned monitor.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
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
How does the center stay on top of maintaining current fire safety inspections and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that the facility's fire inspection report on file had expired. This question allows the provider to explain their current administrative process for ensuring all safety certifications remain up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that a staff member did not have documentation of completed required training on file. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees meet state training requirements.
- Context
- The finding was noted during a May 2026 inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about who is caring for them. Understanding the center's approach to updates provides insight into their family engagement practices.
General question
How do you support new staff members as they integrate into the classroom and learn the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning how the center mentors and prepares new personnel helps parents understand the environment and stability provided to the children. This information clarifies how the facility ensures that all staff are well-prepared to maintain high standards of care.
General question
Can you describe the procedures in place to ensure that all safety and emergency equipment is regularly checked and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive maintenance of safety equipment is a key part of a well-run facility. Asking about these routines helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a secure environment for all children.