MICHELLE'S INTERNATIONAL LEARNING HOUSE
MARGATE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1800 Cathedral Dr, Margate FL, 33063
CountyBROWARD
Phone9549720437
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
Capacity64
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1800 Cathedral Dr, Margate FL, 33063, MARGATE, FL 33063
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2025
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 013/5/2025
01. (01-09)
5.1(K), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. The Clearinghouse roster was not updated. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: There was no evidence of several employees being added to the Employee Roster in the clearinghouse for this facility. Proof was provided prior to the end of this inspection. Due: 3/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 013/5/2025
01. (01-14)
7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. The Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not completed at the time of hire or updated annually. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: During this inspection, an annual Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form was not observed for some staff members. Due: 3/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 013/5/2025
01. (01-15)
7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: During this inspection, there was no evidence of page 2 having been completed by most staff members. 02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 223/5/2025
22. (22-03)
3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: During this inspection, a rotted wooden table was removed from the outdoor play space. During this inspection, a partially rotten stair, a loose rock climbing foot hold and a loose tic tac toe game was observed on the climbing equipment. It was blocked off during inspection. Staff will utilize their inclement weather activity plan until it is repaired or replaced. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 433/5/2025
43. (43-04)
Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [see narrative]. Comments: During this inspection, "Caution Transporting Children" was not observed in a minimum of four-inch letters on the back panel. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: (3) The required vehicle child safety alarm device shall not be intentionally disengaged when children are present or being transported Vehicle Inspection expires: 2/15/26 Vehicle Insurance expires: 12/24/25 Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 34. If the facility provides transportation, the drivers personnel file must have documentation of drivers license and physical examination granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments The providers license expires on _3/31/25______. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by _3/12/25______ or the renewal license may be denied. 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 conducted: 4/29/24 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 493/5/2025
49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Sec 7-22, Ordinance (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (49-01)
Sec. 7-22, Ordinance: Each child care facility, substantial compliance facility, and family child care home must maintain at all times a comprehensive general liability policy with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage as follows: at least $500,000 for child care facilities and substantial compliance facilities. The child care arrangement must provide the local licensing agency with a certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage at the time of licensure or registration, as applicable, upon renewal, and upon request of the local licensing agency. The child care arrangement or insurer must provide the local licensing agency at least 30 days notice before the expiration or cancellation of the policy. The facility did not have evidence of the required coverage. Comments: Proof of insurance was provided before the completion of the inspection. Insurance expires: 1/3/26 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report 5d9058da-5f48-4fa0-a479-124ba179d5f2)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4010/30/2024
40. Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook (40-03)
6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that mom had gone to pick up her daughter(CY DOB:6/2/23), aged one from daycare and realized after leaving the center the child's two fingers looked black and blue , so she went back inside and spoke to staff member Ms. Marie, who asked the teacher, Ms. Catia, what happened? The teacher stated the child smashed her hand and forgot to provide an incident report. However, the staff is willing to provide it the next day per parent . Parent also stated she called the owner Ms. Lisa to request footage of the camera, who stated she was not aware of the incident, but the cameras are for her office use only. Complaint inspection was conducted on 10/30/2024 and a statement from the acting director (MP) was received. Per the acting Director, the teacher went to the playground and left the child in the infant classroom because mom doesn't really like the child going outside because of possible mosquito bites. The teacher didn't see a mark on the child so an incident report was not created. She stated that she checked the child's fingers as well and didn't see any bruising. She told the mom on the date of incident at pick up time when she asked what happened to her child's fingers. Nothing was said to her beforehand. A video was shown to child care licensing and teacher was observed holding the child by one hand. It is not visible when the child's fingers were trapped by the door but the teacher is seen attempting to close the door once and then a second time. Then, she is observed walking out of camera view into another classroom. The accident/incident report was reviewed and it was dated 10/25/2024 and the incident occurred on 10/24/2024. The complaint is substantiated as the report was not created, signed and shared with the parent on the date of the incident. 41. Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 42. Written Release Procedures Group: Sec. 7-44, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION 43. Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Not Monitored 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report 7c241a93-3819-4858-a9c7-413f8e0dc6d5)
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
$1,065/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: MARGATE, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 64
- Type: Child Care Facility
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