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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3150 SW 13th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312
CountyBROWARD
Phone9545847178
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity80
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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3150 SW 13th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/6/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 0211/6/2025
02. (02-01)
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: At the time of the inspection on 7/17/2025, the director of record was M.A. However, during todays inspection the compliance coordinator stated that M.A was no longer the director prior 7/17/2025 inspection. The facility does not have a credentialed director at the moment. A provisional license will be issued. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 07f58c8a-c734-47e0-81e2-3b8345d656f4)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 0211/6/2025
02. (02-03)
4.7(F), Handbook: Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. The facility did not notify the agency within the required time frame. Comments: The facility does not have a credentialed director and did not notify Child Care Licensing within the time frame. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 07f58c8a-c734-47e0-81e2-3b8345d656f4)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0511/6/2025
05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL (05-01)
Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: A staff member medical statement was observed expired. The expiration date was 3/27/2025. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments The following ratio was observed during the inspection: 2- to 5-year-old: 1:6 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 07f58c8a-c734-47e0-81e2-3b8345d656f4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4311/6/2025
43. (43-04)
Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see below]. Comments: Vehicle with VIN # ending in 1115 was inspected during today's inspection. The annual inspection was conducted on 8/8/2025. The vehicle insurance policy expires on 6/1/2026. The vehicle signage was incomplete and did not meet the size requirements. The name of the facility was only posted on one side panel in one inch letter. Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 07f58c8a-c734-47e0-81e2-3b8345d656f4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4411/6/2025
44. (44-02)
2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: The driver physical was observed expired. The expiration date was 2/14/2025. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments The facility license expires on 12/31/2025. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 11/27/2025 or the renewal license may be denied. 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form Compliance 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments The fire inspection was conducted on 10/21/2026.The fire extinguishers were serviced in March 2025. Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 07f58c8a-c734-47e0-81e2-3b8345d656f4)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Child Care Facility
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