Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.42
SHERIDAN HILLS CHRISTIAN
3751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021
- License:
- S17BO0034
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Substantial Compliance
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- 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.
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 inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for SHERIDAN HILLS CHRISTIAN from March 29, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of April 11, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33021
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 28, 2025March 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 6.5(H), Handbook: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Expired medication or medication that is no longer being dispensed was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed and expired epi-pen that was not returned to parents
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] personnel with incomplete training requirements based upon review of the DCF training transcript. As a result of an amendment to Senate Bill 738, all courses to meet the 40-hour introductory training requirement, transportation safety, and safe sleep are free to complete on the DCF training portal. Online exams are not available at this time and shall still be completed in-person until further notice. *Note, this does not replace 'Cribs for Kids' safe sleep training as required by Broward County.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed an unlocked cabinet in reach of children in room B104 that contained a lemon multipurpose cleaning solution. Provider resolved at the time of inspection by removing product
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 6.5(H), Handbook: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. Expired medication or medication that is no longer being dispensed was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Inspector notes
- [3] epi-pens and [2] prescription medications. Training observed in compliance At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed an expired epi-pen. This epi-pen also is observed to be without packaging or labeling. [2] epi-pens did not contain complete allergy care plans. Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.3(C), "Each child with an allergy should have a written emergency care plan that includes: 1. Instructions regarding the allergen to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken to avoid that allergen; 2. A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of prompt administration o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 39-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-22, Ordinance: Each child care facility, substantial compliance facility, and family child care home must maintain at all times a comprehensive general liability policy with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage as follows: at least $500,000 for child care facilities and substantial compliance facilities. The child care arrangement must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage at the time of licensure or registration, as applicable, upon renewal, and upon request of the local licensing agency. The child care arrangement or insurer must provide the local licensing agency at least 30 days notice before the expiration or cancellation of the policy. The facility did not have evidence of the required coverage.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing monitor did not observe current proof of adequate insurance coverage amounts. Liability insurance exp 07/01/2025
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance
- Official code
- 49-01
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
- Report comments
- Fire inspection expired on: Dec 2022. Inspection took place in January 2023. Facility is working closely with the Hollywood Fire Department to bring everything up to compliance. (Bathroom lights not in compliance)
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
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 walk me through the process for how staff monitor and manage medications to ensure they are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show findings related to expired medications not being returned to parents. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks expiration dates and ensures only active, valid medications are kept on-site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where a cleaning solution was accessible to children. This question helps understand the daily safety protocols used to keep hazardous items secured.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and verify that all required insurance and safety documentation is current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted a gap in documentation for required insurance coverage. Asking this helps confirm that the facility has a reliable system for managing administrative and regulatory filings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 indicated a finding regarding incomplete training documentation for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the center's system for tracking and verifying that all employees meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about their child's daily routine and any specific care needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities and individual needs helps ensure a strong partnership between home and the facility.