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 was one (1) staff member file observed without a current No. 8 form.
Correction status
Due by July 3, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
A fire inspection was conducted on 10/13/2025, however, there were several deficiencies identified and documented in the report. A follow up inspection is required to ensure that the noted areas have been corrected.
Correction status
Due by March 18, 2026
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the course of a complaint inspection related to transportation, the following was observed; The van was observed pulling up to the school, dropping children off and leaving again. Some minutes later, the van came back with one additional child and the driver. No other staff member was in the vehicle. After speaking with the director, she stated that the driver is the son of a teacher that works at the school. He did the school a favor to transport the children but did not have a file and no proof of background screening. A class 1 non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued.
Correction status
Due by September 3, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Transportation
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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 [previous owner's school name is still on the van].
Report comments
The vehicle being used to transport children does not meet the vehicle signage requirement. A change of ownership was done at this facility in August 2025 and the name and license number of the new facility was not changed prior to transporting children. FUTURE KIDS ACADEMY @ HOLLYWOOD C17BO1042 / 50475 2910 Jackson St Hollywood FL 33020 Complaint 09/03/2025 Page 3 of 6
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-04
Higher concern: Transportation
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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
During the course of a complaint inspection related to transportation, the following was observed; The vehicle being used has not been inspected and approved by child care licensing and fails to meet minimum standards as the fire extinguisher on the vehicle is expired (tagged 08/2024).
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-08
Higher concern: Transportation
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2.5.5 (A-D), Handbook: Children aged birth to one year old must be secured in a rear-facing car safety seat. Children aged one through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle built-in child seat. Children aged 4 years, a separate carrier, a vehicle built-in child seat, or a child booster seat must be used with appropriate seat belt. Children aged 5 years and older must be in seat belts. The facility's use of seat belts and/or safety restraints was not age appropriate for children being transported. Transportation [SR]
Inspector notes
During the course of a complaint inspection related to transportation, the following was observed; A 3y/o was transported into the facility without an age-appropriate separate carrier. See supplemental for details. A class 1 non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued.
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
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Sec. 7-45(b)(4), Ordinance: When transporting children, staff-to-children ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-children ratio if they meet screening and training requirements. The driver was alone with children and did not meet the training requirement. Transportation [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the course of a complaint inspection related to transportation, the following was observed; The driver transported children on 9/4/2025 and had no proof of training or background screening.
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
Official code
43-19
Higher concern: Transportation
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2.5.2(F-G), Handbook: Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted; ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Procedures were not followed in that [a sweep was not conducted ]. Transportation [SR]
Inspector notes
The school van was observed doing two drop offs at the school front entrance and the vehicle sweeps were not conducted by himself nor a second staff member. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 44 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
44-07
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
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Sec. 7-13(k)(1-5), Ordinance: Pursuant to Florida law, it is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in Section 775.082 or 775.083, Florida Statutes, for any person to knowingly: (1) Fail, by false statement, misrepresentation, impersonation, or other fraudulent means, to disclose in any application for voluntary or paid employment or for licensure regulated under Sections 402.301 - 402.318, Florida Statutes, all information required under those sections or a material fact pertinent to determination of such persons qualifications to be child care personnel, as defined in Section 402.302, Florida Statutes, in a child care facility, family child care home, or other child care arrangement. (2) Operate or attempt to operate a child care facility or family child care home without having obtained a license required by this chapter. (3) Operate or attempt to operate a child care facility or family child care home under a license that is suspended, revoked, or terminated. (4) Misrepresent, by action or omission, a child care facility or family child care home to be duly licensed pursuant to this chapter without being so licensed. (5) Make any other misrepresentations, by action or omission, regarding the licensure or operation of a child care facility or family day care home to a parent who has a child placed in the facility or home or who is inquiring as to placing a child in the facility or home, or to a representative of the local licensing agency, or to a representative of a law enforcement agency, including, but not limited to, any misrepresentation as to: a. The number of children at the child care facility or the family child care home; b. The part of the child care facility or family child care home designated for the provision of child care; c. The qualifications or credentials of child care personnel at the child care facility or home; d. Whether a child care facility or family child care home complies with the screening requirements of Section 402.305, Florida Statutes; or e. Whether the child care personnel have the training as required by Section 402.305, Florida Statutes. Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the course of a complaint inspection regarding transportation, the following non-compliance was observed; The van was observed doing a drop off at 3:25PM. The driver unloaded the child and knocked on the entrance door. A teacher (V. D.) opened the door, took the child inside and closed the door. I asked the director for the transportation log for all the children that were transported into the facility. She responded that the owner was at the school earlier and he took the log with him. So I stated that i just saw one child get dropped off at 3:25PM and if she had a log for her to which she said no. I asked her to send me the transportation log she said the owner took ... [truncated]
2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transportation must be discontinued until local licensing agency approval has been granted. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
A complaint allegation was received alleging that the school was suspected if providing transportation services without prior approval. FINDINGS: - The facility was licensed on 8/6/2025, and was not approved for transportation. The school was observed transporting children of ages 3 to 8 during today's visit. The vehicle being used has not been inspected and approved by child care licensing and fails to meet minimum licensing standards. There are transportation authorization forms on file for the children being transported. Provider was instructed to cease transportation services until it is approved by CCLE.
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
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring all fire safety inspections and documentation are up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in February 2026 indicate that the facility had not completed required fire safety approvals at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand the current status of fire safety compliance.
Context
A follow-up inspection was required to ensure correction of fire safety deficiencies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted an instance where documentation of background screening was missing for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the current hiring and screening verification process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all transportation safety protocols, such as vehicle sweeps and log maintenance, are consistently followed?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to transportation procedures between 2025 and 2026, including vehicle signage, safety equipment, and sweep logs. Asking about these protocols helps parents understand how the center manages transportation safety today.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain the current procedures for maintaining and verifying staff health records?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The most recent inspection report from June 2026 identified that a staff member's health assessment form was not on file. This question allows the provider to explain how they currently track and update these required health documents.
Context
The correction for this finding is due by July 3, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to daily communication with families regarding their child's routine and activities?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides clarity on how the center shares information about classroom activities.