SUNSHINE S LEARNING CENTER OF PINES

PEMBROKE PINES, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity80
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address10440 Taft St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33026

CityPEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

CountyBROWARD

Phone9544375051

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:30PM

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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10440 Taft St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33026, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 075/22/2026

    07. (07-06)

    7-33(d), Ordinance: When children are napping, the child care direct supervision requirements set forth below shall apply in addition to the staffing ratio requirements: (1) If any of the napping children are under 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every four children. (2) If any of the napping children are under 2 years but over 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every six children. (3) If the napping children are all at least two years of age but none are three years of age or older, there must be one child care staff member for every 22 children. (4) If the napping children are all at least three years of age, there must be one child care staff member for every 30 children. During naptime, a staff-to-child ratio of [See commens] staff for [See comments] children was observed. Comments: Per staff member's statement, two (2) children from the one year old classroom that had a ratio of 1:6 were transferred to the adjacent two year old classroom that had a ratio of 2:12 during nap time. Once children were transferred the one year old had a ratio of 1:4 and the two year old classroom had a ratio of 2:14. Ratios were corrected at the time of the inspection, and technical assistance was provided regarding ratios during nap time. After ratios were corrected, the following staff to child ratios were observed: Infants 1:4 Ones 1:4 and 1:5 Twos 2:12 Threes 2:14 Fours/School Age 1:14 and 1:18 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) Not Applicable 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 Compliance Comments Technical assistance was provided regarding alarm mechanism in the VPK classroom. Ensure alarm mechanism is activated at all times. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report caf35c1c-e8e0-4ea5-80a7-e0fcef8aa5ce)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 445/21/2025

    44. (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: Transportation log was observed missing the second staff member signature on 1/10/25. Provider does not have any field trips scheduled in the near future, however once the program decides to conduct a field trip prior the next routine inspection, provider needs to submit via email a copy of the transportation log at the end of the trip. Technical assistance was provided regarding transporting children on foot away from the premises. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments The facility's license expires on 6/30/25, and based upon the results of this inspection, the issuance of a regular license is recommended. 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form Compliance 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Fire inspection report was conducted on 4/10/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report fdaf1619-05c5-4fa7-b281-0cf114464981)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/month

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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: PEMBROKE PINES, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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