FIDELIS ACADEMY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1999 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311
CountyBROWARD
Phone9547121707
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
Capacity59
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1999 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 475/5/2026
47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The fire inspection expired on 4/28/2026 Due: 5/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-05. View official inspection document (report 3c764fe3-ce60-4931-a7d5-f7eebf9d64e2)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 029/16/2024
02. Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-06)
Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: There was (1) one staff member file observed without proof of education. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 60534423-4ac4-487e-8c75-f984d7055348)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 039/16/2024
03. Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-07)
4.2.6, Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(8)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records.A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not have documentation of completing in-service training on file. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: There was no documentation of completing the (10) hours in-service training on file. See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not have documentation of completing in-service training on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 60534423-4ac4-487e-8c75-f984d7055348)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 059/16/2024
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. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: There was (1) one staff member file observed without the No. 8 form. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 60534423-4ac4-487e-8c75-f984d7055348)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 119/16/2024
11. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-13)
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see comments below]. Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Sagging ceiling tiles (Vpk classroom) - Ceiling vents dust ( Vpk classroom) - Replenish the mulch underneath the swings in the playground area - Protruding tree branches alongside the back fence and through the mulch - The free-standing water on top of the white tent (playground area) - White lattice fence underneath the stairs (playground) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 60534423-4ac4-487e-8c75-f984d7055348)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 499/16/2024
49. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (49-02)
4.2.5, Handbook:All staff shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff without the required training. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: There was no fire extinguisher training observed in the staff files. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff without the required training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 60534423-4ac4-487e-8c75-f984d7055348)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/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: FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 59
- Type: Child Care Facility
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