Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.37
ELLIOTT, PATRICIA d/b/a LITTLE SWEETHEARTS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER LLC
1083 Wyoming Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- F17BO0131
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- October 18, 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for ELLIOTT, PATRICIA d/b/a LITTLE SWEETHEARTS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER LLC from April 6, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 8, 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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33312
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 4.2 and (A) and (B), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. The five-year re-screen is required for the operator, household members, substitutes, and volunteers. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, 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. The operator failed to conduct a five year re-screen for child care personnel. Personnel Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The home provider 5 years background screening expired on 7/7/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 03-11
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
- The staff physical expired on 9/7/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Personnel Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain your process for tracking and renewing background screenings for all staff and household members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 noted that a required five-year background re-screening had not been completed for personnel. Asking about the current tracking system helps ensure that all necessary credentials remain up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 11, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and update health records for the staff working in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 indicated that a required health statement was not on file for personnel. Discussing how these records are managed helps confirm that the facility stays current with health documentation requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 11, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring children are supervised and engaged throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily structure and supervision approach helps parents see how the provider manages the environment and keeps children safe and active.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding their child's development and any daily updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices are essential for building a strong partnership between the home and families, ensuring everyone is informed about the child's needs.
General question
What measures are in place to ensure the home environment remains clean and organized for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about maintenance and cleanliness routines provides insight into how the provider prioritizes a healthy and welcoming space for the children in their care.