AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLANTATION, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1200 NW 72nd Ave, Plantation FL, 33313
CountyBROWARD
Phone9544390441
Operating details
HoursMon 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:30PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:30PM to 6:00PM
Capacity174
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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1200 NW 72nd Ave, Plantation FL, 33313, PLANTATION, FL 33313
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 505/13/2026
50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The attendance record for the ESE and PK/K/1 group were not accurate. The counselor for the PK/K/1 group had 1 child, L.W., that was moved from her group to the ESE group. The child was listed on her attendance record and counted as being with the group even though she was not physically with the group. The counselor for the ESE group acknowledged that L.W. was with his group but she was not indicated on his attendance roster. SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 26ca71ad-d49e-4815-959c-f0c21dda1b3d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 055/13/2026
05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL (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: 1 staff member did not have a current physical on file. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Compliance Comments The following ratios were observed during this inspection: - ESE- 1:10 - K/1- 1:12 - 2/3- 1:17 - 3/4/5- 1:6 - 4/5- 1:4 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 26ca71ad-d49e-4815-959c-f0c21dda1b3d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 035/13/2026
03. (03-10)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: 2 staff members did not have proof of completing the preservice training within the required timeframe. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 26ca71ad-d49e-4815-959c-f0c21dda1b3d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 025/13/2026
02. (02-01)
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: At the time of this inspection, the facility did not have a credentialed director that meets the minimum requirements. The facility requires a single credentialed director because there are preschool children enrolled in the after school program; 4 preschool children were observed during the inspection. The credentialed director of record was not on site during this inspection as required. A Class II Notice of Violation is being issued. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 26ca71ad-d49e-4815-959c-f0c21dda1b3d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 371/28/2026
37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-03)
Sec. 7-43(a), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain, from a parent for each child in care, a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health. The Florida Certificate of immunization was missing for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: The immunization records were not available for review for the preschool children enrolled. Due: 2/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 5bbbb962-598e-4b22-8777-b7a64e4d1fff)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 371/28/2026
37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-01)
Sec. 7-43(b), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(q), Florida Administrative Code, and which may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health or from the parent, or a signed statement by authorized professionals indicating the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was missing for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: The physicals were not available for the preschool children enrolled. Due: 2/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 5bbbb962-598e-4b22-8777-b7a64e4d1fff)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 021/28/2026
02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-01)
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: At the time of this inspection, the facility did not have a credentialed director that meets the minimum requirements. The facility requires a single credentialed director because there are preschool children enrolled in the after school program; 3 preschool children were observed during the inspection. The credentialed director of record was not on site during this inspection as required. A Class II Notice of Violation is being issued. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report 5bbbb962-598e-4b22-8777-b7a64e4d1fff)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 109/9/2025
10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-14)
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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: The paint is peeling in an area of the ceiling in the boys bathroom in the cafeteria; there also appears to be water damage in the same area. Due: 9/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 309/9/2025
30. First Aid/CPR Certification Group: DCF Handbook (30-04)
4.2.2(A), School Age Handbook: At all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children Health Program [SR] Comments: 1 staff member observed supervising a group of children did not have of current first aid and CPR certification on file. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION Due: 9/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 169/9/2025
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: During this inspection, 2 children were observed being cared for by an RBT in the teacher's lounge of the elementary school. Several construction workers were also observed sitting in the lounge eating while the children were present. The teacher's lounge is not an approved nor appropriate, designated space for caring for children. * Classroom/Room/Designated Space means a learning space or room in which care is provided or classes are held and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions. The designation of space as a classroom must be reviewed and approved by the licensing authority prior to its use as such. If floor to ceiling walls are not present, the classroom walls must be defined by stable barriers, and must adhere to the requirements for such barriers as outlined in this section. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 059/9/2025
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: 1 staff member did not have a current health statement on file. 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 during this inspection: - ESE (PK to 3rd)- 1:7 - PK/K- 1:13 - 1st/2nd- 1:18 - 2nd/3rd- 1:16 - 3rd through 5th- 1:18 - 4th/5th- 1:18 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Compliance Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 039/9/2025
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 COMMENTS]. Comments: 1 staff member who started the 40-hour DCF training on 8-13-24, did not have proof of completing the training as of today's inspection. Due: 9/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 029/9/2025
02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-01)
4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director does not meet the minimum qualifications. Comments: At the time of inspection, the facility does not have a credentialed director that meets the minimum requirements. The facility requires a single credentialed director because there are preschool children enrolled in the after school program; 4 preschool children were observed during the inspection. The credentialed director of record is also listed as the credentialed director on 2 other sites. Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 019/9/2025
01. (01-01)
5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: 2 RBTs observed working alone with children enrolled in the after school program did not have the required Level 2 screening through the Clearinghouse. During those occasions, the RBTs were not under the direct supervision of staff members who have been screened and cleared through the Clearinghouse. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 642e781c-d766-4413-934e-6b5816abb7aa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/20/2025
10. (10-14)
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. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: The soap dispenser in the girls bathroom in the cafeteria is broken and needs to be repaired or removed. 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-20. View official inspection document (report a2bff50c-979d-41dc-af72-9a9131fdbb96)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 471/28/2025
47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook (47-01)
3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The elementary school has a current comprehensive safety inspection conducted on 11/13/24. There are deficiencies indicated on the report, some of which are fire safety related in the classrooms/areas being utilized by the afterschool program. Based on this information, the inspection is deemed not approved. An approved inspection is required. Compliance Comments Alternate route fire drill conducted 1-16-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 4d77536b-1fe6-4b12-9828-2345c0e3807f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 301/28/2025
30. First Aid/CPR Certification Group: DCF Handbook (30-04)
4.2.2(A), School Age Handbook: At all times in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children, at least one of the child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision to that specific group must have current first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Documentation of first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. The facility did not have at least one child care personnel who had current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in each classroom/room/designated space, or outdoor area occupied by children Health Program [SR] Comments: 1 staff member observed supervising a group of children, did not have proof of current first aid and CPR certification. FOOD SERVICE/NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 4d77536b-1fe6-4b12-9828-2345c0e3807f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 031/28/2025
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 COMMENTS]. Comments: 1 staff member, who began the training more than 12 months ago, did not have proof of completing the 40-hour training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 4d77536b-1fe6-4b12-9828-2345c0e3807f)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 031/28/2025
03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-01)
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: 1 staff member did not have proof of beginning the 40-hour training. Due: 2/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-28. View official inspection document (report 4d77536b-1fe6-4b12-9828-2345c0e3807f)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PLANTATION, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 174
- Type: Child Care Facility
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