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PEMBROKE PINES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address18500 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33029
CountyBROWARD
Phone9548423661
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity190
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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18500 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33029, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/12/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 038/12/2025
03. (03-06)
4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record 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. Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: Documentation of the 10 hrs. in-service training was not observed or recorded for (3) staff members. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Due: 8/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-12. View official inspection document (report 1ee43851-2614-46c2-b55d-bb7efd6eb367)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 038/12/2025
03. (03-12)
Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: Two staff members did not complete the require preservice training withing the require time. Please see supplemental notes for more information. 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: 8/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-12. View official inspection document (report 1ee43851-2614-46c2-b55d-bb7efd6eb367)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 058/12/2025
05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance 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: One staff member file was observed with expired #8 form; The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. See supplemental notes for more information. 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 Ratio was observed during naptime: Infants 2:8, Toddlers 2:11, 2:9, Twos 1:10, 1:10, 1:11, Threes 1:11, 1:9, Vpk 1:15. 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) 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 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: 8/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-12. View official inspection document (report 1ee43851-2614-46c2-b55d-bb7efd6eb367)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: 190
- Type: Child Care Facility
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