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CARTER, SANDRA

425 E Evanston Cir, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

License:
F17BO0053
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:30AM to 5:30AM
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
July 6, 2027
Typical cost: $953 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$953/mo

Median daily rate: $44.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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 violationsJune 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for CARTER, SANDRA from January 10, 2023 through June 4, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 19, 2026.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33312

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
6%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.33

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
5.6.1, Handbook: All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the operators 12-month licensing period. Operators who do not complete the required annual in-service training during a given licensure year must complete the remaining in-service training hours within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in-service training requirements. Sec. 7-62(g)(3), Ordinance: As part of the ten hours of annual in-service training required by State Requirements, family child care home personnel assigned to regularly care for infants must take at least four hours of training specifically geared to infant care. The operator did not complete required in-service hours. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) Personnel Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the operator did not complete required in-service hours. Technical Assistance: All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the operators 12-month licensing period.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
04-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-62(i)(1)(a) and (b), Ordinance: Prior to licensing of, or employment in, a family child care home, a statement shall be on file, from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health, attesting that all family child care home personnel are physically qualified to care for children. Family child care home personnel must undergo physical examinations at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
Report comments
Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. See supplemental page. Technical Assistance: Family child care home personnel must undergo physical examinations at least every two years.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Personnel Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
05-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
7-63(q)(2), Ordinance: A written and followed plan of scheduled activities must be posted in a conspicuous location, accessible to each parent, at the family child care home. The operators written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the operators written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. The operators scheduled stated the children would be in morning meeting time. However, the licensing monitor observed the children in the living room watching a movie. Technical Assistance was previously given to the owner regarding the importance of following the written plan and developmentally appropriate activities for children in care.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Requirements Group: Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
10-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Sec. 7-63(i)(1), Ordinance: All rooms in the home occupied by children must have adequate lighting. 7.12(B), Handbook: At all times and appropriate for the activity, lighting in family day care homes must be sufficient enough to allow for safe movement and egress, and permit child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children in care. Lighting in the home was not sufficient. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Lighting in the home was not sufficient. Technical Assistance: All rooms in the home occupied by children must have adequate lighting. At all times and appropriate for the activity, lighting in family day care homes must be sufficient enough to allow for safe movement and egress, and permit child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children in care.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Requirements Group: Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
10-20
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sec. 7-68(f), Ordinance: Each childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time that child enters and departs the family child care home. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) Additional Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the arrival for the children present was not recorded. Per the provider, the parent dropped the children off and left without signing them in. The licensing monitor advised best practices, create a sign-in sheet policy reminder sign and/or send parent communication.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2026
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 33 - Attendance Requirements Group: Sec. 7-68, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-68, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
33-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
7.1, Handbook: Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Documentation of current immunizations must be available for review upon request by the licensing authority. The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed. (See supplemental page)
Correction status
Due by February 4, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Animal Immunizations Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-63(c), Ordinance: All animals (including pets of the owner of the family child care home), other than a service animal as defined in Section 413.08, Florida Statutes, must be kept separate from the children during the hours of operation of the home. Children shall not be permitted to touch animals without adult supervision. Children shall not be permitted to touch reptiles. Animals were not kept separate from the children.
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed two dogs sitting on the couch while children were playing. The licensing monitor brought this concern to the attention of the operator. The operator immediately separated the dogs from the children's play area bringing this standard into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Animal Immunizations Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.6(F) and (G), Handbook: Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. The fence, decking and gates must be constructed to discourage climbing. The fence was not in compliance in that [see details below]. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed the playground fence was not in compliance in that the fence was not continuous. The fence displayed an opening on the left side that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. Per the operator, they are in the process of repairing playground fence.
Correction status
Due by February 11, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Play Area Requirements Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-04
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.6(A), Handbook: Outdoor play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
There were several tools that were on the playground that needed to be put away. There was a can of paint and other items that needed to be removed from the play area.
Correction status
Due by September 4, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Play Area Requirements Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.6(K), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. All permanent/anchored playground equipment must be placed over a shock absorbing material that is either the unitary or the loose fill type extending beyond the perimeter of the stationary equipment. A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [see below]. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
There was insufficient ground covering around play equipment.
Correction status
Due by September 17, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Play Area Requirements Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-09
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.6(K), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. All permanent/anchored playground equipment must be placed over a shock absorbing material that is either the unitary or the loose fill type extending beyond the perimeter of the stationary equipment. A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [see below]. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The fall zone under equipment is in need of mulch or other shock absorbent material.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Play Area Requirements Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
12-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-67(b)(1), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the family child care home must obtain for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code, from the parent. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
Report comments
There were 2 students with expired physicals.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Childrens Health Records Group: Sec. 7-67, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-67, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
26-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.11(B), Handbook: The home shall have an operable fire extinguisher with a current certificate. The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) Additional Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The fire extinguishers were serviced on 3/24. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS
Correction status
Due by May 23, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 34 - Fire Safety/Emergency Procedures Group: Secs. 7-63 and 7-66, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-63 and 7-66, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
34-05
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7.21(D), Handbook:The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. A written record of fire drills was not completed or did not include the following [May , June , July and August]. Additional Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Provider hasn't completed the fire drills for the months of May , June, July and August. The deadline to make up those 4 missing fire drills is October 6th. Provider can alternate the type of drill before that date . For example , one day could be a regular fire drill. The next day could be a tornado, then Lockdown and nap time . Please email me the fire drill log before your deadline. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 34 - Fire Safety/Emergency Procedures: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook,
Official code
34-09

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 your current process for ensuring that all children are signed in and out upon arrival and departure?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that a child's arrival was not recorded at the time of entry. This question helps clarify how the provider ensures accurate attendance tracking for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for maintaining and verifying that fire extinguishers are fully operational and have current certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that fire safety equipment maintenance has been a topic of concern in past reports. Asking about the current procedure helps parents understand how the provider ensures these safety tools remain ready for use.
Finding-specific

How do you manage the scheduling and documentation of emergency drills to ensure they are completed consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official records from previous inspections show that maintaining a complete log of emergency drills has been a recurring area for improvement. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for keeping these records up to date.
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all required health records and physical examination statements for staff are kept current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that a staff health statement was not on file. This question helps parents understand the provider's current administrative process for maintaining these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that outdoor play areas remain free of hazards and that shock-absorbing materials are properly maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple instances where playground maintenance, such as fencing and ground cover, was identified as needing attention. This question helps parents learn about the provider's routine for keeping the play area safe and well-maintained.
Related violations