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7STARS ACADEMY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES

4381 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

License:
C17BO1026
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
150
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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for 7STARS ACADEMY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES from January 30, 2025 through June 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

16 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33319

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.23
Local median
0.72

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.2

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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Higher concern: Hazardous access
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 [see below ] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
Inspector notes
The outdoor drinking fountain was not accessible to children. The fountain was located within a gated area, and the gate was not functioning properly. Additionally, the area surrounding the fountain was observed to be cluttered, further limiting access.
Correction status
Due by June 18, 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: 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 child care personnel 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 food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [see below]. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The sink in the food preparation area did not have hot water available.
Correction status
Due by June 18, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
33-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The attendance records in three of the classrooms were not accurate and did not reflect the total number of children physically present at the time of the inspection. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. 7STARS ACADEMY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES C17BO1026 / 50455 4381 N State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319 Routine1 06/04/2026 Page 4 of 5 _________ ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(c), 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
Proof of education was not on file for three staff members.
Correction status
Due by March 23, 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
02-04
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
Childcare personnel working with infants did not have the required Safe Sleep training.
Correction status
Due by March 23, 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
03-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [2] staff for [16] children was observed.
Report comments
Upon arrival, during breakfast time, a group of 16 children ages 1 to 4 were combined and supervised by two staff members in the eating area. Three of the children were 1 year of age and an additional staff member was required based on the youngest child in the group. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 1/20/2026. The following ratios were taken after breakfast once additional staff members arrived and the children were sent to their individual classrooms: Infants: 1:3 1- year- old: 1:6 2-year-old: 1:5 3-year-old: 1:15 4-year-old: 1:15
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-02
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]
Report comments
Bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
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
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
The facility did not have documented proof that childcare personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by March 23, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [see below] staff for [see below] children was observed.
Inspector notes
Complaint alleges that during breakfast time the facility out of ratio with [2] staff personnel supervising [32] children aged Infants - 4 years. FINDINGS: An on-site complaint inspection was conducted on 01.20.26. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [19] children, aged [5 months - 5 years] was observed. Both teacher and program director stated the facility's operating out of ratio the past couple months due to teachers having the flu virus, a lot of staff have called out sick. The program director stated she's currently hiring new staff and working on a plan of action to prevent future non-compliances. This complain ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Sec. 7-33(c)(3), Ordinance: Infants shall not be cared for in the same classroom with any child over 24 months of age. Infants were observed in care with [see below].
Inspector notes
Infants were observed in care with children over the age of 24 months. Technical Assistance was provided for Out of Ratio.
Correction status
Due by February 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
Official code
07-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
2.6(C ), Handbook: The written plan also must include scheduled activities that do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media was used for children under two (2) years of age. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
Complaint also stated the children were directed to watch TV, no activities available. FINDINGS: An on-site inspection was conducted on 01.20.26, the licensing monitor observed electronic media being used for children under two years of age during breakfast time. This complaint is substantiated for media time used for children under two as this standard was observed out of compliance during today's complaint inspection. The written activity plan also must include scheduled activities that do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age.
Correction status
Due by February 10, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
18-06
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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
The gate at the food preparation area was not working properly. The gate was observed open, and the closing mechanism was broken.
Correction status
Due by November 27, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
10-14
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. The crib/play yard sheets were not appropriate. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
Three cribs in the infant room were observed with loose sheets. Technical assistance was previously provided in this area during the inspection conducted on 8/26/2025.
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
20-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Report comments
The playground mulch was insufficient and did not meet a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
21-05
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 [see below].
Report comments
The vehicle signage stating the name of the facility and license number was missing on each side panel.
Correction status
Due by November 27, 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
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. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
The transportation log was missing the signature of the driver and the childcare personnel. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-06

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 explain the current process for ensuring daily attendance records are accurate and up-to-date for each classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that attendance rosters did not accurately reflect the number of children present in some classrooms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now tracks children throughout the day to ensure accountability.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps have been taken to ensure that all outdoor play areas have fully accessible and functional drinking water for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that an outdoor drinking fountain was not accessible due to a malfunctioning gate and surrounding clutter. This question allows the director to explain how they maintain access to hydration for children during outdoor play.
Context
Correction due date: 6/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you monitor and maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like breakfast?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from early 2026 show multiple instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand the current staffing strategies used to ensure consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for verifying that all staff members participating in transportation have completed the required safety training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 show concerns regarding transportation documentation and training. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all drivers are properly prepared and documented.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all food and bottles brought from home are properly labeled and stored upon arrival?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from February 2026 noted that bottles were not labeled, and a June 2026 report noted issues with hot water in the food preparation area. This question helps parents understand how the center manages food safety and individual item tracking.
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