Margate Kids Academy

MARGATE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity127
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address200 S State Road 7, Margate FL, 33068

CityMARGATE, FL 33068

CountyBROWARD

Phone9549777586

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity127

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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200 S State Road 7, Margate FL, 33068, MARGATE, FL 33068

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. 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: 6/4/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 506/4/2026

    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 toddler attendance record was not accurate. A child from the toddler classroom had transitioned into the 2s classroom and was still signed in on the toddler attendance record. This was resolved during this inspection with the teacher signing the child out and correcting the attendance record. 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: 06/04/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Elisha Lifen Zhang Date: 06/04/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report a3b3e512-8835-4ea1-a81c-55271f307aea)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 506/4/2026

    50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook (50-01)

    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 attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The school age classroom did not have a recorded attendance record for the children present. This was resolved at the time of inspection by the teacher completing the attendance record. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report a3b3e512-8835-4ea1-a81c-55271f307aea)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 486/4/2026

    48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-01)

    3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The last emergency drill conducted was on 04/17/2026. There was no emergency drill conducted in the month of May. Compliance Comments Insurance expires on 12/03/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report a3b3e512-8835-4ea1-a81c-55271f307aea)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 336/4/2026

    33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (33-08)

    3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: The food log was not completed for the delivery of the food. The temperature was not taken for the food that was delivered in the morning. The director signed todays food log during the time of this inspection. This was resolved at the time of the inspection with the temperature of the food being taken during this inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report a3b3e512-8835-4ea1-a81c-55271f307aea)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 106/4/2026

    10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-19)

    3.1(D), Handbook: Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a child neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care. Strangulation hazards were accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: There was an extension cord accessible to the children in the toddler classroom. This was resolved during this inspection by the director removing the extension cord from the classroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report a3b3e512-8835-4ea1-a81c-55271f307aea)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 222/24/2026

    22. (22-03)

    3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: There was rust and sharp edges on the blue play structure. Numerous tricycles had missing petals and rust. These will need to be repaired or replaced. 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable TOILET/BATH FACILITY 24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 502/24/2026

    50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The infant attendance roster was inaccurate. There were 4 infants present and only 2 names listed on the attendance roster. While present in the classroom, the teacher added the 2 names and time of arrival to the infant attendance roster. This was resolved at the time of this inspection by the teacher adding the 2 additional infants that had transitioned into this classroom. SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 472/24/2026

    47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (47-06)

    3.8.5(E), Handbook: The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and/or was not posted in each room. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The evacuation plan in the 4s classroom did not have an evacuation route indicated on the diagram. Compliance Comments Last emergency drill conducted on 02/10/2026. Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 342/24/2026

    34. (34-03)

    3.9.5(B), Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. 3.9.6(B), Handbook: The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, the facility staff must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Bottles, sippy cups or food were not labeled and/or stored properly. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: There were bottles and sippy cups not labeled with the childrens names. This was resolved at the time of this inspection by the teachers applying a label with the childs name on the bottles and sippy cups. 35. Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance CHILDRENS RECORDS 36. Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 252/24/2026

    25. (25-01)

    3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: The toddler classroom had a diaper changing pad that had some rips and holes. This was resolved at the time of the inspection by replacing it with a new changing pad. 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH PROGRAM Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 112/24/2026

    11. (11-02)

    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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: In the aftercare classroom, there was toxic substances and hazardous materials accessible to children. During this inspection , the toxic substances were relocated to another location that is not accessible to children. The laminating machine needs to be relocated to a location that is not accessible to children. Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 102/24/2026

    10. (10-13)

    3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: The childrens bathroom was not clean and areas need to be repaired. There is evidence of paint chipping on the walls. There is a missing pilaster shoe which resulted in exposed rust on the pilaster and floor tiles. During the time of this inspection, the bathroom floors were cleaned. 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-24. View official inspection document (report 59bf9681-b367-4d95-92c1-d4e7eda2649b)

    Not corrected
  13. High riskStandard 072/4/2026

    07. (07-02)

    Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [2] staff for [13] children was observed. Comments: During a complaint inspection regarding communicable disease; The 1y/o and 2y/o mixed group was observed out of ratio. There were 13 children to 2 teachers. TA was provided that the classroom was out of ratio.To come into compliance a person was moved from the 3y/o group into the mixed group of 1s and 2s. The 3y/o children remained in compliance, as 1 teacher remained in the room with 13 children. 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Not Monitored FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report 939f4951-fe5b-4450-850e-aee316b5802e)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4512/12/2025

    45. (45-09)

    Secs. 7-12(a) and (g), Ordinance: Child care arrangements subject to licensure or registration under this chapter are subject to investigation and inspection without prior notice by the local licensing agency (including inspections of the physical site of the child care arrangement and access to personnel and records) during the child care arrangements regular business hours to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter. No person shall hinder, resist, or oppose an employee or agent of the local licensing agency in the performance of their duties under this section or knowingly provide false statements or documents or misrepresent their identity to an employee or agent of the local licensing agency. Facility denied the licensing authority access to the child care facility, personnel and/or records during the hours of operation. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: During the complaint investigation the director informed licensing that she was given a directive by her supervisors to not report the incident to the abuse nor to the parent of the child. 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 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Administration would like to add that they disagree with the former director's statement that she was told not to report the incident to the hotline or licensing. 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. The incident was reported to the abuse hotline by the director on 12/12/2025. Full details were not provide in that the incident was not accepted. Licensing reported the incident to the abuse hot line on 12/17/2025 with full details and was accepted . Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 14c13349-511e-4cc7-815b-c9beed81eb1d)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4012/12/2025

    40. Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook (40-03)

    6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap a child in the face. The director wrote an incident report on 12/05/2025 to document the teachers actions and reason for termination. This report was given to the teacher. There was not a report written or given to the parent on 12/05/2025. Technical assistance was given by licensing to the provider that a report must be written and given to the parent immediately. This was brought back into compliance during this investigation with the director writing the incident report in front of Licensing. However, the parent of the child was never notified nor given this report. The parent of the child was made aware of this incident on 12/17/2025 after Licensing requested the parent's contact information from the facility. 41. Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 42. Written Release Procedures Group: Sec. 7-44, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION 43. Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Not Monitored 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 14c13349-511e-4cc7-815b-c9beed81eb1d)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 0912/12/2025

    09. (09-08)

    8.2(B), Handbook: Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Section 402.301-.319, F.S. As a mandated reporter, the owner, operator, employee, volunteer or substitute failed to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required in s. 39.201, F.S. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap T.B. a 2 year old child in the face. The incident was not reported to the abuse hotline on 12/05/2025. This was brought back into compliance with technical assistance given by licensing in regards to the duties of a mandatory reporter. The director provided an email to licensing on 12/12/2025 at 1:04PM with an ID number from the abuse hot line. A Class 1 notice of violation and fine will be issued. FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 12. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance Not Monitored 13. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 14c13349-511e-4cc7-815b-c9beed81eb1d)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 0912/12/2025

    09. (09-01)

    2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [A child was slapped in the face by a teacher. ]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During the course of an unrelated complaint inspection, the director admitted that on 12/05/2025, she observed a teacher slap T.B, a 2 year old child in the face. The child sustained a scratch as reported by the parent. This was brought back into compliance during the inspection with the director informing licensing that she had terminated the teacher involved in the incident. A Class 1 notice of violation and fine will be issued. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 14c13349-511e-4cc7-815b-c9beed81eb1d)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 0712/12/2025

    07. (07-01)

    Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: The Infant classroom had 1 staff member with 5 infants. The infant classroom is required to have 1 staff member for every 4 children present. This was brought back into compliance during this inspection by placing the assistant director, E.P. into the Infant classroom. 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 14c13349-511e-4cc7-815b-c9beed81eb1d)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 0712/20/2024

    07. (07-05)

    Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [child lost shoe lace at school, not diapered frequently, scratch on back]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that child has repeatedly been left in soiled diapers, including instances where urine pampers have been left on him, and on several occasions, parent has picked him up with feces still in his diaper. When parent enquires about the last time he was changed, she is told it was after nap time (around 1:00 p.m.), and parent does not pick him up until after 5:00 p.m. Lost Shoe Laces: Child's shoe laces have gone missing, and when parent asked about it, she was told, Not sure what happened, mommy. This situation presents a hazard, as there is a risk that my child may trip and fall, or worse, cause another child to trip over loose laces. Unexplained Injury: On December 10th, parent noticed a deep scratch in the middle of his back. When she asked the staff about the injury, she was again told, We dont know, mommy. Lastly, I am extremely concerned about the lack of communication from the school. A complaint inspection was conducted on 12/20/2024 and a statement from the director and teachers was received. Per the director(Sandra ), the parent did mention that the child's shoelace was missing at pick up time to the teacher that was caring for him. The teacher said she received him like that from his assigned class. The director said that she and the parent went to the child's assigned classroom to look for it but didn't find it. The staff so not know what happened to his shoelace. Per the assigned teacher(Betty), she had already left for the day when the parent picked up so she doesn't know anything about the shoelace. The teacher does not know how the child received the scratch on his back. She saw the scratch the following day and said apologized to the parent but didn't know how he received it. She stated that she is more vigilant of him now because he is the youngest child in the class. The teacher was asked about the diapering times and she stated that he is the only one in diapers. All the other children are already potty trained. Per his previous teacher (2y/o class ), she stated that the mom has expressed that he isn't being changed for long periods of time so she said she tries to go in the 3 year old room to change him before she leaves for the day. This complaint is being substantiated for inadequate supervision. In both incidents regarding the scratch and the missing shoelace, the staff are unaware of what happened to the child. The child has been left overly soiled so another teacher from a different class has had to tend to him. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Not Monitored FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 12. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance Not Monitored 13. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 17. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report 87f937b4-131f-4b1e-b7d7-7e590de3a612)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

19Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: MARGATE, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 127
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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