CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AT KAY GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER

HOLLYWOOD, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity73
HoursMon 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Tue 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Wed 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Thu 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Fri 2:01PM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address6291 Funston St, Hollywood FL, 33023

CityHOLLYWOOD, FL 33023

CountyBROWARD

Phone9549674234

Operating details

HoursMon 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Tue 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Wed 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Thu 2:01PM to 6:00PM; Fri 2:01PM to 6:00PM

Capacity73

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High14
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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6291 Funston St, Hollywood FL, 33023, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 486/2/2026

    48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-03)

    3.8.4(C), Handbook: A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. Comments: During todays drill one staff member in charge of supervising the kindergarten/first grade students, failed to bring out the attendance record. This area was corrected at the time of the inspection, and provider was informed about this requirement. Unrelated to the statement above, a fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the assigned childcare licensing specialist. The program used the alternate route and took 1 minute and 3 seconds to evacuate the premises. This drill was conducted to bring into compliance the item cited on the previous inspection. Per providers statement, the alarm system was under repair therefore it could not be used for todays drill. Moving forward, all fire drills must be conducted with the approved fire alarm system. 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation and/or the issuance of a third Class II violation for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 402.281, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Veronica Zea Date: 06/02/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Nakeanya Knowles Date: 06/02/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report dafe309a-4a33-44c7-8137-4717125205ae)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 485/27/2026

    48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook (48-07)

    3.8.5(C) and (D), Handbook: The operator must maintain and post in an easily seen location a written record of emergency preparedness drills showing the type of drill, date conducted, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, and time taken for all individuals to complete the drill. Documentation of conducted fire and emergency preparedness drills must be available at the time of inspection. The facilitys record of emergency drills was not posted or available for review. Comments: Upon revising the fire log, there was no record of a drill being conducted for the month of April 2026. Please conduct a makeup drill for the month of April and ensure to conduct a drill for the month of May. Compliance Comments Program is self-insured by the city of Hollywood. Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 866d65a4-c071-45de-a2c2-3f17a6a132fd)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 485/27/2026

    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. Comments: There was no evidence on file that a fire or emergency drill was conducted for the month of April. Provider would need to make up this drill to bring this area back into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 866d65a4-c071-45de-a2c2-3f17a6a132fd)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 415/27/2026

    41. Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook (41-01)

    2.7(A-C), Handbook: Parents/guardians must be advised in advance of each field trip activity. The date, time, and location of the field trip must be posted in an easily seen location at least two working days prior to each field trip. Written parental permission must be obtained in the form of a general or event-specific permission slip. Parental permission was not obtained prior to field trip activity. Comments: Upon arriving to the center, the program administrator stated that children have not been attending this center but instead were transported to another location called Boulevard Heights Community Center. Provider was asked if a written permission was obtained by the parents and provider said no. Per providers statement, children were not allowed to be at the premises due to air conditioning repairs, and children were expected to return to the facility on 5/28/26. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 866d65a4-c071-45de-a2c2-3f17a6a132fd)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 449/25/2025

    44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-12)

    4.2.6, Handbook: All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. Comments: The facility's leasing company (Maria Gamboa Bus, Inc) did not have documented proof that the driver participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Compliance Due: 10/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 266965d7-b285-4833-94cc-9b59110e3ee6)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 449/25/2025

    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. Comments: The driver for the leasing company (Maria Gamboa Bus, Inc) did not have proof of a current annual physical on file. Due: 10/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 266965d7-b285-4833-94cc-9b59110e3ee6)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 439/25/2025

    43. (43-08)

    3.8.2(B) and (C), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a current inspection in vehicles used to transport children. Comments: The leasing company vehicle (Maria Gamboa Bus, Inc) did not have a fire extinguisher with a current inspection in vehicles used to transport children. Due: 10/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 266965d7-b285-4833-94cc-9b59110e3ee6)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 439/25/2025

    43. (43-03)

    2.5.4(D), Handbook: All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), FS. Sec. 316.615(4), FS: All school buses and all motor vehicles covered by subsections (1) and (2) must be covered by single limits liability insurance to protect pupils being transported, in the following amounts: $5,000 multiplied by the rated seating capacity of the vehicle, or $100,000, whichever is greater. There was no verification of current minimum coverage. Comments: There was no proof of current vehicle insurance on file for the (Maria Gamboa Bus, Inc) Leasing Company. Due: 10/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 266965d7-b285-4833-94cc-9b59110e3ee6)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 475/8/2025

    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. Comments: The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required ( posted fire inspection was conducted on 3/14/2024). Compliance Comments Fire drill were conducted monthly as required. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report f980b8e9-983e-4005-aca7-fc0f366e4d98)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 441/17/2025

    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. Comments: The facilitys driver (leasing company) did not have the certificate(s) of course completion for first aid and CPR. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-17. View official inspection document (report 9ff646b7-bb5c-4f89-9e93-be15c07a114d)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 431/17/2025

    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. Comments: Provider (Leasing company) did not obtain inspection by a qualified, certified mechanic and retain documentation in the vehicle. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-17. View official inspection document (report 9ff646b7-bb5c-4f89-9e93-be15c07a114d)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 2110/29/2024

    21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (21-11)

    3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [the wooden fence boarding the playgorund is in disrepair]. Comments: At a technical assistance visit on 06/10/2024, QAS advised provider that in order to use the basketball court in addition to their primary play area, the following would need to be completed: -Wooden fence bordering outdoor space would need to be repaired -Broken wooden table would need to be removed -Ground between building and basketball court creates a trip hazard that needs to be removed At the time of previous inspection, provider was utilizing the basketball court. At the time of reinspection, these repairs have not been completed and, per provider basketball court is still in use. The item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation is issued It is noted that the exterior walls of the licensed playground space have been cleaned and the related sub-standard is considered in compliance 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored TOILET/BATH FACILITY 24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-29. View official inspection document (report 9f1ba3c3-9ac1-434a-8d61-01a61b53ae46)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 309/18/2024

    30. First Aid Supplies Group: DCF Handbook (30-02)

    6.2(C), Handbook: Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: liquid Soap and/or hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present); adhesive bandages; disposable, non-porous gloves; cotton balls or applicators; sterile gauze pads or rolls; adhesive tape; digital thermometer; tweezers; pre- moistened wipes; scissors; bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes); and current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures..The facilitys supplies did not include [cotton swabs or balls, soap, and thermometer]. Comments: AT the time of inspection, first aid kits for facility and vehicle were missing items. First aid kits also contained inappropriate ointments and medications. Provider resolved by adding missing items and removing restricted items Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report f3278eb8-b7fb-44fc-baa3-394a82416a1d)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 469/18/2024

    46. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (46-05)

    Sec. 7-9(d), Ordinance: Documentation demonstrating proof of compliance with the requirements of this section shall be maintained on file at the child care facility for inspection by the licensing agency.The facility did not have documentation that the leasing company being used meets the necessary requirements. Comments: At the time of inspection, transportation services are provided by Maria Gamboa Bus, Inc. Bus and driver delivered to transport children are missing the following documentation: -Driver physical -Vehicle inspection (VIN 182953) -Child Safety Alarm LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report f3278eb8-b7fb-44fc-baa3-394a82416a1d)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 239/18/2024

    23. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (23-12)

    3.5.1(D), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to the effective date of this rule, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [the wooden fence boarding the playground is in disrepair]. Comments: At technical assistance visit on 06/10/2024, QAS advised provider that in order to use the basketball court in addition to their primary play area the following would need to be completed: -Wooden fence bordering outdoor space would need to be repaired -Broken wooden table would need to be removed -Ground between building and basketball court creates a trip hazard that needs to be removed At the time of inspection, provider is utilizing the basketball court Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report f3278eb8-b7fb-44fc-baa3-394a82416a1d)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 239/18/2024

    23. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (23-05)

    3.5(A), Handbook: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.The following hazard was observed in the outdoor play space [litter, exterior wall unclean/unsanitary]. Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed litter on the basketball court and several unidentified stains and splatters on the building walls. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report f3278eb8-b7fb-44fc-baa3-394a82416a1d)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 059/18/2024

    05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance (05-01)

    Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Comments: At the time of inspection, [1] personnel had an expired No.8 form Standard cited above is incorrect. Non-compliance is being issued for violation of 7-32, Ordinance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report f3278eb8-b7fb-44fc-baa3-394a82416a1d)

    Not corrected

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4Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: HOLLYWOOD, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 73
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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