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PRICE, DENISE d/b/a LOVE TO LEARN ACADEMY INC.

2051 NW 27th Ln, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

License:
F17BO0108
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-Sat: 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
November 28, 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

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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for PRICE, DENISE d/b/a LOVE TO LEARN ACADEMY INC. from February 3, 2023 through June 23, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of October 24, 2025.

Three later inspections, from October 28, 2025 through June 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33311

Compared to 45 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.69
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.96

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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-6(c), Ordinance: The application for a license or renewal of a license must be signed by the owner, prospective owner, or designated representative of the owner or prospective owner of a child care facility and the operator of a family child care home. A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The operator did not submit a complete renewal application within the required time frame.
Correction / follow-up note
Liability Insurance Expires 3/27/26. The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by October 14, 2025. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received. The providers license expires on 11/28/25 . All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 10/24/25 or the renewal license may be denied. 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 t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 24, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 36 - License/Certifications Group: Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
36-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
3.2(E), Handbook: The operator must document the hours worked on a monthly basis. The operator must sign a statement attesting to the number of hours that the substitute works in the operators home. The statement must be placed in the substitutes file. Documentation of substitute's hours were not on file. Personnel Requirements [SR]
Report comments
All hours worked by the substitute must be documented in writing and maintained for 12 months. Substitutes may not work for the operator more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period in any single home for which they have been identified as the designated substitute.
Correction status
Due by June 25, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Substitute Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
9.2(A), Handbook: Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39.201, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards in Sections 402.301-.319, F.S. Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Sections 402.301-.319, F.S.. The operator or substitute failed to follow mandated reporter requirements. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The operator or substitute failed to follow mandated reporter requirements. Provider resolved by signing new Mandated reporter form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Discipline/Child Abuse & Neglect Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
07-09
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.
Report comments
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. Provider resolved standard by moving the dog from the living-room to the bedroom.
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
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
At the time of inspection, the most recent report or notice of violation was not posted.
Correction status
Due by June 25, 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: 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. Children's Records [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection the monitor observed the Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
Correction status
Due by June 25, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Childrens Health Records Group: Sec. 7-67, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
26-04
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-62(g)(1), Ordinance: If a family child care home accepts infants, then all family child care home personnel must have completed the Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices module from the DCF child care training before starting work. All family child care home personnel who provide care to infants at the family child care home must, prior to caring for such infants, also successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. Personnel did not complete the required infant and toddler and/or safe sleep training. Personnel Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Personnel did not complete the required infant and toddler and/or safe sleep training.
Correction status
Due by March 4, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
Official code
04-09
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 clean and/or sanitary. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the front of the home smelled strongly of smoke and air freshener. Provider is advised that smoking, lighters, and candles are prohibited from use while children are in care. This concern was previously cited during renewal inspection on 10/23/24.
Correction status
Due by February 18, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Indoor Play Area Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-04
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
7.1, Handbook: Animals, pets or fowl must have current immunizations, if immunizations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease.Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the child's enrollment form.The operator did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian were given written notification of animals on the premises. (Section 9, number 10) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed evidence of a dog being in the home, including dog medication, dog food, dog bowls, and a dog bed lined with a pee pad. Per provider, the dog (Puffy) lives next door at the adjoining property with an aunt. Animal disclosure forms in enrollment files do not indicate parent notification of Puffy living in or visiting the home.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Animal Immunizations: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, S (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
Official code
08-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
7.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Sec. 20-295, I(c), Ordinance: Lead-based paints are prohibited. Medicines, prescription and non-prescription drugs, cleaning supplies, flammables and other potentially poisonous or dangerous supplies shall be stored in a locked cabinet or out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to insure the safety of children.Hazardous items and/or materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 9, numbers 4, 5 and 8) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the following were accessible to children: -Unlocked kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies -Dog medication including syringe, adult scissors and air fresheners in the living room -Mouthwash in the bathroom Provider resolved by locking cabinet and removing toxins
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Items: DCF Handbook, DCF Handbook, (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
Official code
09-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
7.3(A) and (B), Handbook: Pursuant to Chapter 386.204, F.S., while children are in care, smoking is prohibited, within the home and in vehicles when transporting children.Smoking is prohibited in all outdoor areas, including on field trips, while children are in care. There was evidence that smoking occurred while children were in care. (Section 9, number 11) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the front of the home smelled strongly of smoke and air freshener. Provider is advised that smoking, lighters, and candles are prohibited from use while children are in care
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, S (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
Official code
10-07

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 walk me through your current process for submitting license renewal applications on time?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that a renewal application was not submitted within the required timeframe. Asking about the current process helps ensure that administrative requirements are managed effectively to maintain continuous licensure.
Context
A later inspection on June 23, 2026, was completed without findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure all staff members are fully trained on mandated reporter requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a finding regarding mandated reporter requirements. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel understand and follow these critical safety protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other household items to keep them out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from October 2024 identified a concern where certain household items were accessible to children. Discussing current storage practices provides insight into how the home maintains a secure environment.
Context
The provider addressed the issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current policy for maintaining updated health and immunization records for all children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple findings related to health records and animal notifications between 2024 and 2025. Asking about the current record-keeping system helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates essential health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required staff training, such as safe sleep modules, is completed and documented for every employee?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2025 identified gaps in staff training and documentation. This question helps clarify how the center tracks professional development to ensure all caregivers are properly prepared.
Related violations