OAKLAND PARK ACADEMY

OAKLAND PARK, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity41
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$1,121/mo

Contact information

Address870 NW 34th St Oakland Park FL 33309

CityOAKLAND PARK, FL 33309

CountyBROWARD

Phone9545308475

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Capacity41

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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870 NW 34th St Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/24/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 457/24/2025

    45. (45-08)

    3.4.1(A), Handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The capacity was not posted in the [See below] classroom. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The capacity signs for the following classrooms was not posted; 1's 2's 3's School-Age This was corrected at the time of the inspection. 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-24. View official inspection document (report 61880335-d2f7-4e3e-8d23-f6ab0c95cd2a)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 507/24/2025

    50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-02)

    Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The School age children and staff were located on the playground during the time of the inspection. The teacher did not have an attendance record with her. The attendance record was being completed in the office at the time of the inspection. This was corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: Laura Starnes Date: 07/24/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Whitney Mcehaney Date: 07/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-24. View official inspection document (report 61880335-d2f7-4e3e-8d23-f6ab0c95cd2a)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 164/7/2025

    16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (16-03)

    3.4.2(A), Handbook: A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992 and seeks approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of 35 square feet for each child. The child care facility no longer meets the minimum square footage requirement per child. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The child care facility did not meet the minimum standards for 35 square feet per child in the following classrooms: The infant classroom had 7 children present and the given capacity limit is 5. The Toddler(1 Year old classroom) had 9 children present and the given capacity limit is 5. The two year old classroom had 11 children present and the given capacity limit is 5. The three year old classroom had 10 children present and the given capacity limit is 5. The VPK classroom had 18 children present and the given capacity limit is 12. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-07. View official inspection document (report e0bf84f1-3270-433d-9cb1-337c8da86d39)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 454/7/2025

    45. (45-06)

    3.4.1(C), Handbook: The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity. The facility is licensed to serve [see below] children. A total of [see below] children were counted at the facility and/or were on a field trip. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The child care facility had 55 students present at the time of this inspection. School age children were not present at the time of inspection however, since the school had already exceeded capacity at the time of the inspection, attendance records were requested and reflected an additional 10 school age children. Due: 5/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-07. View official inspection document (report e0bf84f1-3270-433d-9cb1-337c8da86d39)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 454/7/2025

    45. (45-08)

    3.4.1(A), Handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. The capacity was not posted in the [See below] classroom. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: Capacity signs were incorrect or not posted in all the classrooms. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-07. View official inspection document (report e0bf84f1-3270-433d-9cb1-337c8da86d39)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 504/7/2025

    50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-02)

    Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The VPK classroom had 16 children listed on the attendance sheet and a total of 18 children were present at the time of the inspection. 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: Laura Starnes Date: 04/07/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Whitney Mc Elhaney Date: 04/07/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-07. View official inspection document (report e0bf84f1-3270-433d-9cb1-337c8da86d39)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,121/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: OAKLAND PARK, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 41
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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