Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.15
- Local median
- 0.37
BETHELL, LYDIA D/b/a AMBASSADOR KIDS HOUSE LLC
240 SW 29th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- License:
- F17BO0138
- 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, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat-Sun: 11:00AM to 8:00PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- October 5, 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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for BETHELL, LYDIA D/b/a AMBASSADOR KIDS HOUSE LLC from April 18, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 3, 2024 and involved health or food records, with a due date of September 17, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Seven later inspections, from September 11, 2024 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33312
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec 20-294, V(a)(1) 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 Broward County Health Department, attesting that all family child care home personnel are physically qualified to care for children and that all family child care home personnel and residents of the home are free of tuberculosis (TB) as indicated by an approved test or X-ray. Evidence of freedom from TB shall be provided every two (2) years.
- Report comments
- Provider and substitute did not have physical form at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Personnel Health Requirements: Broward County Ordinance, Article XV, Section 20 Broward County Ordinance, Article XV, Section 20
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 20-295, I(i), Ordinance: All family child care homes must have a fire extinguisher in a size appropriate to the size of the home, which shall be serviced and inspected on an annual basis by a licensed fire extinguisher company. The family child care home did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Additional Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguisher expired in March 2024. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 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
- 34-06
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
Could you tell me about your current process for ensuring fire safety equipment is always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection show a finding regarding the maintenance of a fire extinguisher. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks equipment service dates to ensure everything remains current.
- Context
- The record indicates this was addressed following the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the documentation for staff health and physical requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted that certain health documentation was not on file at that time. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the provider ensures all required staff health forms are maintained.
- Context
- The record indicates this was addressed following the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. This question helps families understand how the provider keeps them informed about daily activities and operational updates.
General question
How do you handle staff training and supervision to ensure that all safety protocols are followed consistently throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are prepared and monitored helps parents gauge the level of oversight in the home. This question provides insight into the provider's commitment to maintaining a consistent environment for the children.
General question
Could you describe how you organize the daily schedule to balance structured activities and free play for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A well-structured day supports a child's development and comfort. This question helps parents see how the provider plans the daily routine to meet the needs of the children in their care.