VIVA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

DAVIE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity125
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$956/mo

Contact information

Address4961 SW 148th Ave, Davie FL, 33330

CityDAVIE, FL 33330

CountyBROWARD

Phone9546260507

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

Capacity125

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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4961 SW 148th Ave, Davie FL, 33330, DAVIE, FL 33330

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 026/10/2026

    02. (02-06)

    4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel. Comments: This area cited for being out of compliance during the last inspection 5/15/2026; during today revisit it was still out of compliance; a deadline extension was granted (6/26/2026); notice of violation may be issue after 6/26/2026. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 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) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report de04647f-bfc6-4827-b83a-a90c7bb9791b)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 025/15/2026

    02. (02-06)

    4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel. Comments: At the time of the onsite inspection visit, the facility had in care a total of 103 children with only (3) staffs with FCCPC credential onsite. 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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: 5/31/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fe61c846-42fb-4cb6-a5fb-26c31d9a6cf6)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 055/15/2026

    05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance Sec. 7-32, Ordinance NULL (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: Two staff files were observed with expired # 8., both staffs were observed working with other staffs taking care of a group of children. 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 Due: 5/31/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fe61c846-42fb-4cb6-a5fb-26c31d9a6cf6)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 145/15/2026

    14. (14-02)

    Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [2/0] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required. Comments: The facility has a total of two water fountain on the outside, two water fountain are missing and required for the inside. 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fe61c846-42fb-4cb6-a5fb-26c31d9a6cf6)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 039/23/2025

    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, who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required 10hrs in-service training. See supplemental notes. Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report c54b24c9-3875-49f6-824c-d798b5bf2961)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 069/23/2025

    06. (06-01)

    7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: (1) Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. (1) Personnel record was not properly label at the time of the onsite inspection. See supplemental notes. Technical assistance provided, 7.4, Handbook: All personnel records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing authority. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report c54b24c9-3875-49f6-824c-d798b5bf2961)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 015/27/2025

    01. (01-01)

    5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: During the onsite visit the monitor observed an enrichment provider in the twos classroom with a group of 2 years old children by herself; another enrichment provider was observed in the VPK classroom with two other teachers with a group of children. The provider did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening clearance for the enrichment teachers. See supplemental notes for more information. Note: TA, all enrichment providers (therapist, cooks and others), that are unscreened must not be left alone with children and proof of identification and screening must be available for review. 02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 8ee01c6e-981c-4e3c-b315-bcd86b518503)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$956/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: DAVIE, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 125
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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