Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.32
GORDON, REGINA TORRANCE
604 SW 75th Ter, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
- License:
- F17BO0068
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 8:30PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 15, 2026
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
Questions worth asking
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 inspectionFebruary 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for GORDON, REGINA TORRANCE from February 8, 2023 through February 10, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 24, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from August 11, 2025 through February 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33068
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.04
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 7, 2023July 2, 2024October 30, 2024June 3, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 2, 2024February 10, 2025June 3, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 2, 2024October 30, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-12(c), Ordinance: If the local licensing agency issues a written report of any investigation or inspection, the child care arrangement must display the report in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. The child care arrangement must also post each Notice of Violation issued by the local licensing agency. The most recent report or notice of violation was not posted.
- Report comments
- The last inspection posted was from 12-08-2025. The childcare facility did not have the most recent report posted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Requirements Group: Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-25
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 7.21(A) and (D), Handbook: During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum one fire drill during the established napping/sleeping times, one fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, and one fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority in coordination with the operator or designee. Fire drills were not conducted. Additional Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The last recorded emergency drill was recorded on 04-14-2025. The required monthly emergency drill was not recorded for the month of May. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 34 - Fire Safety/Emergency Procedures Group: Secs. 7-63 and 7-66, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 34-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-63(d), Ordinance: All areas of the family child care home must be kept clean, safe, sanitary, in a good state of repair, properly ventilated, and free of rodents. 7.5(B), Handbook: All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. Indoor play areas in the home were not safe or in good repair. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, furniture and stacked containers were observed around the children's play area. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 07/02/2024 and 11/29/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Indoor Play Area Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 7.9, Handbook: Rodents and vermin must be exterminated. There was evidence of rodents or vermin or pests in the home. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Insects were present inside the house during this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Vermin/Pest Control Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 15-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- During today's visit the substitute that was supervising children did not have a valid physical form. See supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2024
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 6(A), Handbook: The operator shall remain responsible for the supervision of the children in care and capable of responding to emergencies and the needs of the children at all times. Child care personnel must directly supervise children, both indoors and outdoors, by sight and sound. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the home, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Children were not adequately supervised in that [see below]. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During today's visit the provider was not on premises and the substitute who was authorized to supervise children was not directly supervising children. Per substitute statement she was sick and was in the restroom which was approximately 25 mins while CCLE staff waited for access to the home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Licensed Capacity and Supervision Group: Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-63(j)(2), Ordinance: There shall be adequate (as determined by the local licensing agency) and enclosed outdoor play space on the premises with adequate sun exposure along with provision for shade in warm weather. This area was out of compliance in that [see below].
- Report comments
- During today's visit. The outdoor play space was inaccessible for children's use. Per substitute statement the outdoor space area was in the process of getting a fence installed. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have the opportunity for outdoor play and gross motor activities.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
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
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit the out door play area was observed to have hazardous equipment accessible to children. Per substitute statement there will be a fence installed to block off access to the hazardous equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
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
- 12-05
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 20-295, I(f), Ordinance: All areas of the family child care home are to be kept clean, safe, sanitary, in a good state of repair,properly ventilated, and free of rodents.7.5(B), Handbook: All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.The indoor play area did not meet requirements in that [there was clutter in the childrens play area]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection furniture was observed around the children's play area. The clutter limited the area for children to play. The dining area was observed to have groceries and materials that made it inaccessible for use. The area needs to be cleared of the clutter.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Indoor Play Area: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook,
- Official code
- 11-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 20-295, III(c), Ordinance:The outside play area shall be clean, free of litter, nails, glass and other obvious hazards. The outdoor play area was not safe in that [there was excessive furniture and missing gate.]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's inspection the outdoor play area was observed to have excessive furniture that limited children's play area. There was an area that had machinery that was accessible to children. Per provider there was construction going on and contractors did not put gate back up. This area needs to be decluttered and fence must be properly reinstalled.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Time and Play Area Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook,
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 7.8(L) and (M), Handbook: Napping spaces shall not be in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, or garages. Napping spaces shall not be under furniture, against furniture that may create a hazard, or blocking exit routes.The napping spaces was inappropriate in that [furniture obstructed path to crib.]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There was a crib observed with furniture and boxes that blocked it from being accessible. Per provider stackable cots have been purchased to replace cribs and play pens to optimize napping space.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Napping Space/Bedding: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook,
- Official code
- 14-13
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 8.4(A) and (B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by the operator, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Daily attendance was not recorded for children present in the home.
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit there was no documentation of attendance for children present. Provider stated that the July sign in sheets were in process of being created.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 33 - Attendance Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 20-295, VIII(h), Ordinance: There shall be at least one UL or FM wired smoke detector located in the area where children are in care. The operator/provider shall install, test, and maintain smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. There was no smoke detector in areas used by children. Additional Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During today's visit the smoke detector was observed without batteries in the area in which the children are in care. There were 2 additional smoke detectors located in the bedrooms. It is essential that the smoke detector in kitchen and area where children are in care are in good repair and operable in case of fire. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 34 - Fire Safety/Emergency Procedures: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook,
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During today's inspection, was noted several broken wood fence panel, within the children's reach. Provider needs to replace those broken panels.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Time and Play Area Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 12-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 20-295, III(c), Ordinance:The outside play area shall be clean, free of litter, nails, glass and other obvious hazards. The outdoor play area was not safe in that [See comments below]. (Section 9.7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, furniture were observed around the children's play area. These pieces of furniture blocked children's access to the play area. The outdoor play area must be clean, free of potential hazards and needs to be cleared of clutter.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Outdoor Time and Play Area Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 12-06
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
How do you ensure that the outdoor play area remains clear of any hazardous equipment or debris throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2024 noted that outdoor play areas were not free from hazards at that time. This question helps understand the daily maintenance routine used to keep play spaces ready for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and testing smoke detectors to ensure they are always operational?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding smoke detector maintenance and emergency readiness appeared in reports from 2024 and 2025. This question helps parents understand the current system for ensuring these essential safety devices are functional.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for scheduling and documenting monthly emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an official inspection report from June 2025 noted that required monthly fire drills were not recorded for that period. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center ensures these safety requirements are met consistently.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the indoor play space to ensure it stays organized and free of clutter, especially during busy times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining clear and safe indoor play areas has been a repeated topic in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. Asking about this helps clarify how the provider manages the physical environment for the children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 10, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about your daily routines and any changes to the facility's environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open communication helps families feel confident in the care provided and ensures everyone is aligned on daily expectations. Understanding how the center shares information about their environment and routines supports a strong partnership between parents and the provider.