Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.23
HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
501 NE 48th St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
- License:
- S17BO0018
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Substantial Compliance
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 124
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
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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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from March 28, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of September 10, 2025.
Two later inspections, from August 26, 2025 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33064
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Registration/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire Inspection expired: 4/11/25
- Correction status
- Due by September 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-01
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that one staff person did not have a current medical statement on file as required.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
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 the process for ensuring that fire safety inspections remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the facility's fire inspection had expired. Public records show this is a standard requirement for all child care facilities, and asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these recurring deadlines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 1, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track staff health records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that a staff member's medical statement was not on file as required. This question allows the director to explain the administrative procedures currently in place for maintaining personnel documentation.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for teachers to communicate with parents about their child's activities and well-being?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between staff and families is essential for building trust and ensuring that parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences. Understanding the center's preferred method of contact helps set expectations for a collaborative relationship.
General question
How does the staff handle transitions between different activities throughout the day to keep children engaged?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for maintaining a calm environment and helping children feel secure as they move from one part of the day to the next. Learning about these routines provides insight into how the teachers manage the classroom flow.
General question
What training or professional development opportunities do your teachers participate in throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ongoing training indicates a commitment to high-quality care and helps ensure that staff members are prepared to meet the evolving needs of children. This information helps parents understand the center's approach to supporting their teaching team.