KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #1228
LAUDERHILL, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address8520 NW 44th St, Lauderhill FL, 33351
CountyBROWARD
Phone9547428592
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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8520 NW 44th St, Lauderhill FL, 33351, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/4/2025
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 5111/4/2025
51. Group Size DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (51-02)
At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [see below] for [see below] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 2.2 Group Size, Pages 4-6) School Readiness [SR] Comments: One of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio in the infants, twos and threes classrooms did not possess an active credential. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Smyrna Hernandez Date: 11/04/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Princell Martin Date: 11/04/2025 Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-04. View official inspection document (report ed6558da-c9ea-4d7e-a0a6-02a816cc3c90)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 443/4/2025
44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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. Transportation [SR] Comments: The driver's physical was observed expired. The expiration date is 12/18/2024. See supplemental inspection sheet for additional information. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-04. View official inspection document (report 0f28834a-5afb-4ac0-95a7-33567c9c20e8)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 433/4/2025
43. (43-02)
2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Provider did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Transportation [SR] Comments: The annual vehicle inspection was observed expired. The expiration date is 2/15/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-04. View official inspection document (report 0f28834a-5afb-4ac0-95a7-33567c9c20e8)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 013/4/2025
01. (01-11)
5.2(A), 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 all child care personnel. The facility failed to conduct a five year re-screen for child care personnel who had unsupervised contact with children. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: A background rescreening was not completed for a child care personnel. The screening expired on 11/13/2024. The staff member was observed working alone with children. See supplemental inspection sheet for additional information. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-04. View official inspection document (report 0f28834a-5afb-4ac0-95a7-33567c9c20e8)
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
$922/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: LAUDERHILL, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Child Care Facility
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