PHYL'S ACADEMY PRESCHOOL OF MIRAMAR
MIRAMAR, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4052 SW 69th Ave, Miramar FL, 33023
CountyBROWARD
Phone9549893362
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
Capacity168
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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4052 SW 69th Ave, Miramar FL, 33023, MIRAMAR, FL 33023
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026
- High6
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 443/5/2026
44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-10)
2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. The facilitys driver did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and CPR. Transportation [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed transportation logs that indicate [1] personnel driving children without CPR/First Aid. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Compliance Due: 4/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report a4e73c92-e94c-4f5c-90b5-10cd047e9954)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 443/5/2026
44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-06)
2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must include: (1.) Each childs name, (2.) The date and time of departure, (3.) Time of arrival at the destination, (4.) The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and (5.) The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). The facilitys log did not include all required information. Transportation [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, transportation logs are observed to be missing a second signature on the following dates: 01/15, 03/02, 03/03, and 03/04. On 01/16 and 01/28, both signatures are observed but no children were signed on or off the vehicle. Due: 4/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report a4e73c92-e94c-4f5c-90b5-10cd047e9954)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 443/5/2026
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: At the time of inspection, transportation logs show [1] personnel assigned as a driver who did not have a drivers physical on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report a4e73c92-e94c-4f5c-90b5-10cd047e9954)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 443/5/2026
44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-01)
Sec. 7-45(a), Ordinance: Any person who drives a vehicle transporting children for a child care facility must be at least 21 years of age. The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not at least 21 years old. Comments: At the time of inspection, transportation logs show personnel under the age of 21 assigned as a driver on the following dates: 02/26. 02/27, 03/02, 03/03, and 03/04 Due: 3/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report a4e73c92-e94c-4f5c-90b5-10cd047e9954)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 033/5/2026
03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-02)
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below]. Comments: At the time of inspection, [1] personnel has not completed introductory training requirements. Additionally, [2] personnel files did not contain copies of the DCF Training transcript. Due: 4/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report a4e73c92-e94c-4f5c-90b5-10cd047e9954)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 5012/3/2025
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: At the time of inspection, , licensing monitor observed attendance records to be inaccurate in the one-year and three-year old rooms. Children were missing from the roster in the one-year old room and times were not recorded. One child from the three-year old room was not signed out to the enrichment provider. Additionally, the enrichment provider did not have an attendance roster. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation will be issued. This is the second non-compliance of this standard. The first was issued on 11/17/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report 2aa31edd-728a-4377-ace0-46e57dae38da)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4312/3/2025
43. (43-01)
Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [torn seatbelt]. Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a torn seatbelt in Vehicle (VAN) VIN 62149. (VAN) VIN 45023 Last vehicle INSPECTION 12/04/2024 Liability insurance exp 04/19/2025 Due: 12/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report 2aa31edd-728a-4377-ace0-46e57dae38da)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 5011/17/2025
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: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed attendance to be recorded in accurately. Children in the 4yr old and kindergarten classrooms were not signed out to enrichment and kindergarteners who began the day in the 4yr old classroom were not signed out and back to their classroom. Provider resolved by correcting attendance log. SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 9d05165f-ed10-48c3-bb32-e2a7b0915384)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4811/17/2025
48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, based on review of the fire drill log, fire drills were not conducted monthly. Drill log is missing drills for the months of September and October. Last documented FIRE drill 08/20/2025 Last fire drill done using an alternate evacuation route pending, complete prior to license expiration Last fire drill done during naptime 02/20/2025 Last fire drill done at the request and in the presence of licensing monitor pending, complete prior to license expiration Last LOCKDOWN drill 06/20/2025 Last INCLEMENT WEATHER drill 07/30/2025 Compliance Comments Liability insurance exp 01/08/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 9d05165f-ed10-48c3-bb32-e2a7b0915384)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3311/17/2025
33. (33-07)
3.9.5(C), Handbook: Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Children were permitted to eat hot food before it was sufficiently cooled or milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed meals portioned out and sitting on the kitchen counter and a meal service cart. Kitchen personnel was observed in ratio in the 1yr-2yr classroom during ratio check and was observed assisting the transition from enrichment services at initiation of inspection. Food had been plated for longer than 15 minutes. Provider resolved by discarding plated food and re-serving. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 9d05165f-ed10-48c3-bb32-e2a7b0915384)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0111/17/2025
01. (01-19)
The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed enrichment services being provided (karate). Per the enrichment provider, the facility does not have level 2 screening onsite. Enrichment provider was observed allowed to travel through the facility and was not directly supervised by screened personnel while working with at least [7] children, age 4yr-Kindergarten. 02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 9d05165f-ed10-48c3-bb32-e2a7b0915384)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 443/26/2025
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: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [2] expired driver's physicals. Driver physicals expired in November 2024 and December 2024, respectively. Transportation services were inactive at the time of inspection due to BCPS spring break, and an extension was offered for provider to obtain at least one of the two driver physicals. However, the provider was not able to meet the extension. Driver physicals should be updated prior to transporting children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, two rooms (listed in floorplan review as "storage" and 'fours") have been completed and set up for use. These rooms, with capacities of 9 and 13 respectively, are now approved for use. It is noted that the overall facility capacity will not change, and overall capacity is still limited to 139 due to outdoor and bathroom limitations. 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 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report 3ed09b7f-29f6-4a13-96f7-b3adb1b7afa3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 053/26/2025
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: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] personnel No.8 form to be expired. An extension was provided for receipt of documentation; however documentation has not been received. No.8 form expired 01/18/2025. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments Total attendance at inspection 66 1yr, 1:4 2yr, 1:9 3-4yr, 1:13 4yr, 1:10 VPK, 1:14 SA, 1:16 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report 3ed09b7f-29f6-4a13-96f7-b3adb1b7afa3)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 2411/18/2024
24. (24-06)
Sec. 7-39(a) and (c), Ordinance: The minimum fixture requirements for child care facilities shall be: 5-10 Capacity - 1 Toilet, 1 Sink, 1 Bathtub/Shower/Deep Sink; Comments: At the time of inspection, the facility is required to have [7] toilets. Only [6] are operational. 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 27. Written Instructions for Serious Illness/Injury: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 32b8e9e1-7889-4518-8058-0be407f348ae)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4311/18/2024
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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, vehicle (VIN 62149) and vehicle (VIN 45023) did not have a current, annual vehicle inspection. Last vehicle INSPECTION 10/21/2023 Provider does not have Department approval to transport children until a current, annual inspection has been completed 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 32b8e9e1-7889-4518-8058-0be407f348ae)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1711/18/2024
17. (17-07)
3.11, Handbook: Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. This area was out of compliance in that [a stable wall/barrier was not properly installed]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed provider utilizing a room that had not been approved for use. The stable wall/barrier was insufficient. Based on floorplan review, without proper stable wall/barrier, this room was not approved for use as a classroom 18. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 32b8e9e1-7889-4518-8058-0be407f348ae)
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About this daycare
- Location: MIRAMAR, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 168
- Type: Child Care Facility
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