LEARN AND SMILE PRESCHOOL
DAVIE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4233 Griffin Rd, Davie FL, 33314
CityDAVIE, FL 33314
CountyBROWARD
Phone9547928211
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity136
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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4233 Griffin Rd, Davie FL, 33314 , DAVIE, FL 33314
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 054/14/2026
05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (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: At the time of inspection, Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. The provider submitted current documentation for all required staff bringing this standard into compliance. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments The following ratios were observed: Infants 2:7, 1s 2:8, 1-2s 2:12, 2s 2:14, & 2-3s 2:18. 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f15c0c3a-d37b-4bdc-bbae-ac416e28aa38)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 204/14/2026
20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (20-08)
Sec. 7-38(b)(2), Ordinance: Mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards are prohibited when infants are napping or sleeping in the crib or play yard; and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, provided such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [swaddle sacks/ blankets ]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: Items such as [ swaddle sacks/ blankets ] were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. This concern was brought to the attention of the teachers and program director at the time of inspection. The teachers immediately removed the items from the cribs bringing this standard back into compliance. Technical Assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: -Remove all chains from childrens pacifier prior to naptime -For infants that can reposition themselves independently add a sign to the crib indicating they can roll/ turn over i.e I can roll over Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f15c0c3a-d37b-4bdc-bbae-ac416e28aa38)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 2512/9/2025
25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (25-09)
3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [see details below] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: Technical assistance was given to the provider for the following areas of concern: - Items unrelated to diaper changing was found resting on diaper changing table. -Ensure that the correct cleaning solutions and diaper changing procedures are being implemented at the time of use. This area of concern was addressed with program director and teachers onsite. Staff personnel immediately corrected this standard bringing this violation into compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-09. View official inspection document (report c3041870-c234-48e8-91eb-46fa61f82009)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 5012/9/2025
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: During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the program director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. 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: Tiffany Ward Date: 12/09/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Batia Dayan Date: 12/09/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-09. View official inspection document (report c3041870-c234-48e8-91eb-46fa61f82009)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 023/31/2025
02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-04)
Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Comments: There were 5 staff members with missing proof of education. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE AN ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MANDATED REPORTER FORM AND BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN THEIR FILES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE ALL VOLUNTEERS HAVE AN ATTENDANCE LOG AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 65fe50a0-542c-4247-9293-aef5c49ad4fc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 053/31/2025
05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance (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: There was to 2 staff members without proof of valid physical #8 forms on file. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 65fe50a0-542c-4247-9293-aef5c49ad4fc)
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
$1,009/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: DAVIE, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Child Care Facility
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