Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.5
Playhouse Academy
5610 Washington St, Hollywood, FL 33023
- License:
- C17BO1031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM to 4:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Playhouse Academy from March 27, 2025 through June 15, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of July 13, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33023
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.67
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.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required (fire inspection report expired on: 5/5/2026).
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There were five (5) staff member files observed without proof of education (a high school diploma or the equivalent).
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 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.
- Inspector notes
- There were five (5) staff member files observed without current No. 8 forms.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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]
- Report comments
- The following area of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - The water stained ceiling tiles (located in the vpk classroom) - Document the food delivery temperatures - Conduct and document monthly fire drills - Conduct and document monthly playground checks - Document A/C filter changes
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2025
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 [1] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
- Inspector notes
- The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor drinking fountains. The drinking fountain located in the VPK classroom was observed out of service.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 14-02
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 status of the facility's annual fire safety inspection?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that the annual fire safety report was expired. Asking about this helps confirm that the facility is up to date with all required safety certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required health assessments and educational documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that some staff files were missing required health statements and proof of education. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains current records for its employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage routine maintenance and repairs to ensure the facility remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 mentioned the need for repairs in certain areas, such as ceiling tiles. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps clarify how the facility stays on top of upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current setup for providing accessible drinking water for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from October 2025 indicated that an indoor drinking fountain was out of service at that time. This question helps confirm that the facility currently meets all requirements for accessible water stations.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about the center's preferred methods for updates helps families know what to expect regarding ongoing information sharing.