Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.31
THE GIVING TREE Academy
2756 N University Dr, Hollywood, FL 33024
- License:
- C17BO1641
- 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, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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
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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for THE GIVING TREE Academy from January 4, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33024
Compared to 41 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 30, 2023May 6, 2025May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During todays inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 50-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [7] children was observed
- Inspector notes
- There was a group of one and two year old children observed with the ratio of 1 staff to 7 children. A second staff member was able to join the class and meet the requirement at the time of inspection. This standard was resolved and put back into compliance.
- 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
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The attendance records for the 3 and vpk classrooms had departure times written in on the attendance records for future dismissal times. The teacher indicated these were predictions and was instructed to remove and write in times as departure occurs. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff whose background screening results are not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the R2 inspection one (1) staff member was observed without proof of eligible- Level 2 background screening in the Clearinghouse. The staff member was observed working alongside another staff member with eligible background screening. Childcare personnel without an eligible screening cannot be in premises during operations hours. A Class I Notice of Violation is being issued.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [See comments below] classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Daily attendance sheets/rosters with time of arrival and departure documented by child care personnel was observed missing in all classrooms. Technical assistance was given to ensure the record of an accurate daily attendance for the children present at the time. 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. ___________________________________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 52-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Florida. Drinking water means potable water safe for human consumption. Use of a garden hose to provide drinking water is prohibited due to potential health risks that could result from cross connections and backflow contamination of the water system. The drinking fountain was in need of repair. (Section 12.1) Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection drinking fountain water was observed unavailable to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.1 Drinking Water,
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.02(f)(2), Ordinance: There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available relative to the licensed capacity of the facility allowing each child to be involved in activities. Play equipment and materials are not sufficient in number for the licensed capacity and/or are not accessible for the following age group(s): [See comments below.]. (Section 11.1, number 1) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today inspection I observed an insufficient amount of equipment and play materials available in the toddler class. Technical assistance was provided to ensure sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available for the children. THE GIVING TREE Academy C17BO1641 / 50326 2756 N University Dr Hollywood FL 33024 Re-Licensure 04/25/2023 Page 2 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 19-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 7.5 and (A), Handbook:Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space.There was no attendance sheet/class roster in the [See comments below.] classroom. Section 19.3, number 1) License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection the monitor was observed daily attendance sheets/rosters with time of arrival and departure documented by child care personnel missing in all classrooms. Technical assistance was given to ensure that an accurate record of children's daily attendance was present at all times in all of the classrooms. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 52-01
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 explain the current process for tracking children's attendance throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining accurate attendance rosters has been an area of focus in recent inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures every child is accounted for as they move between classrooms or activities.
- Context
- The most recent finding regarding attendance was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained, especially when children are in mixed-age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted a temporary gap in staff-to-child ratios. Asking this helps families understand the center's current staffing practices and how they manage supervision during transitions.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed the required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 identified an instance where a staff member's background screening documentation was not on file. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current hiring and compliance verification procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that there is always sufficient age-appropriate play equipment available for all children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding the availability of play materials. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains its inventory of learning and play resources.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that drinking water is always accessible and that all facility fixtures are in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a temporary issue with a drinking fountain. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current maintenance schedule and commitment to facility upkeep.
Related violations