Pembroke Pines Children's Academy
PEMBROKE PINES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1627 Poinciana Dr, Pembroke Pines FL, 33025
CountyBROWARD
Phone9547877722
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
Capacity141
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1627 Poinciana Dr, Pembroke Pines FL, 33025, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33025
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/6/2025
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- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 0211/6/2025
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: The facility has no credential director as of 11/2/2025, a provisional license will be issue. Compliance Comments This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 9/22/2025; it was found to be in compliance during today's desk revisit inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 504b5dca-74da-4006-9276-8480a8976046)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 039/22/2025
03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-07)
4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: 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. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: (1) Childcare personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. Completed at the time of the inspection. see supplemental notes. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-22. View official inspection document (report 8348e6f7-6a7f-4694-8a5f-555ad3826b05)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 035/30/2025
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 below]. Comments: This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 4/28/2025 standard 3-034.2.1 during today desk revisit it was still out of compliance, a deadline extension was granted (6/30/2025); notice of violation may be issue after 6/30/2025. Please see supplemental sheet for additional information. Note: Areas cited for being out of compliance during last inspection visit 4/28/2025 standard 3-03 4.2.2 and 3-13; it was found to be in compliance during today desk revisit inspection. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-30. View official inspection document (report f9865def-55e4-4085-811c-68e8bd528465)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 034/28/2025
03. (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 below:]. Comments: (1) staff member did not complete 41hrs training withing the 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes for more information. Due: 5/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 0279a55d-d00d-424d-b794-21107093fb8c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 034/28/2025
03. (03-03)
4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Comments: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy course for childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry of (1) staff member. See supplemental notes for more information. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 0279a55d-d00d-424d-b794-21107093fb8c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 034/28/2025
03. (03-13)
Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: (3) Staff member did not complete require preservice training by required date. See additional notes for 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-28. View official inspection document (report 0279a55d-d00d-424d-b794-21107093fb8c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 023/12/2025
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: The facility has no credential director since 2/3/2025, a provisional license will be issue. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Not Monitored 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 703b8f57-c0ca-4304-855c-79875a585483)
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
$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: 141
- Type: Child Care Facility
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