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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW OF MARGATE from October 16, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 9, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 30, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Seven later inspections, from September 4, 2024 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
12
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33063
Compared to 25 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.08
Local median
0.15
0.08This provider
0.15Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
7%
0%This provider
7%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
8%
Local median
14%
8%This provider
14%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.56
0This provider
0.56Local average
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.
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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
Report comments
One staff member did not complete require DCF training withing 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental sheet for staff information.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handb (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
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 do you manage and track staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2024 inspection report noted a finding regarding staff training completion timelines. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center monitors these requirements for all personnel.
Context
A later inspection in May 2026 showed no findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for orienting new staff members to the daily routines and safety expectations of the center?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how new employees are introduced to center standards provides insight into how the facility maintains consistent care and supervision for children.
General question
Could you describe how you maintain communication with families regarding classroom activities and any changes in staffing?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and the environment they are in throughout the day.
General question
How does your team approach supervision during transitions, such as moving between the classroom and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about supervision strategies during busy times of the day helps parents understand how the center keeps children engaged and secure.
General question
What opportunities do you provide for teachers to participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Supporting staff growth is a key part of maintaining a high-quality learning environment and ensuring teachers are equipped with current best practices.