SUNSHINE LEARNING ACADEMY OF HOLLYWOOD
HOLLYWOOD, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address6311 Johnson St, Hollywood FL, 33024
CountyBROWARD
Phone7864030557
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
Capacity34
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High14
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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6311 Johnson St, Hollywood FL, 33024, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/12/2026
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 252/12/2026
25. (25-09)
3.10.2(G), Handbook: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall be placed on the diaper changing table. [multiple items] was observed being stored on the diaper changing table. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the following items on the changing table in the 1yr old room:Several naptime mats, a ziploc bag of animal crackers, a childs sweater, a small toy, and multiple other items.Provider resolved by removing all items from changing table. 26. Handwashing Facilities and Use Group: Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-41, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 252/12/2026
25. (25-05)
3.10.2(J) and (K), Handbook: Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. Soiled cloth diapers must be emptied of feces in the toilet and soiled or wet cloth diapers shall be placed in a securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. The storage of soiled diapers/clothing was not sanitary. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Toilet/Bath Facility [SR] Comments: Upon arrival to facility, licensing monitor observed a tied bag sitting on the ground outside of a door that leads to the 2yr old room. Licensing monitor asked about the bag and was told it was a diaper, placed outside the door because another teacher was out for an appointment and it was busy. Provider resolved by properly discarding the soiled diaper. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 192/12/2026
19. Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (19-06)
3.6.1(A) and (C-E), Handbook: Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Bedding must be appropriate for the child's size. Appropriate bedding is not available for all children. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [2] nap mats in the 2yr old room and [2] nap mats in the 3-4yr old room that were torn across the side, fully exposing the inside cushion. Several other mats have tears or holes, making them impermeable. 20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable TOILET/BATH FACILITY 24. Toilet/Bath Facilities Group: Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-39, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 142/12/2026
14. (14-04)
Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: 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. A water cooler was found to be out of water. Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the water cooler to be empty. Per Director, no refills are available on site, but 2 gallons of water were purchased for serving water. Additionally, the water fountain on the playground is holding water and is not draining properly.Total number of fountains/coolers required for overall capacity: 2 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 18. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 102/12/2026
10. (10-14)
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Facility/Storage [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a stained ceiling tile and two cracked ceiling tiles in the aftercare classroom. The door to the playground is loose from its top hinge and needs to be lifted in order to close. There is also a high presence of gnats in the meal preparation area. It is noted that, while the meal preparation area is observed to be clean and pest control services were last completed on 01/07/2026, the presence of gnats may be associated with the clogged playground water fountain and stained ceiling tile which run along the same wall. 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: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 072/12/2026
07. (07-04)
Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision occurred when [see below]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: While speaking to the Director at the time of inspection, a teacher came into the room, but immediately left upon seeing licensing monitor. After conducting ratio, it was observed that the teacher in question was assigned to the infant room. When questioned, the teacher stated the infant was left in a highchair while eating.A Notice of Violation will be issued.The following ratios were observed*infant, 1:11yr, 1:42yr, 1:73-4yr, 1:11hTechnical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1(H), Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-12. View official inspection document (report 8e462eab-d6a5-4109-9486-e7826cfb2103)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 029/23/2025
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 Department received a change of director application on 09/16/2025. Per provider, the last date of documented credentialed director was 08/29/2025. Provider did not notify the agency within the required time frame. 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 Compliance Comments At the time of previous inspection, [2] No.8 forms were observed expired. At the time of reinspection, [1] No.8 form was updated. [1] personnel is no longer employed at facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-23. View official inspection document (report 4b44031f-6bf3-45d8-af51-27eb856c1b6c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 066/18/2025
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: At the time of inspection, [2] personnel files were observed to be incomplete. Per provider and personnel, hire date was 06/09/2025. Documents observed were DCF training transcript, No.8 physicians statement of good health and CPR/First aid certification. All other documentation, including proof of background screening, was missing. Licensing monitor verified in the Clearinghouse that both personnel are child care eligible. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-18. View official inspection document (report 91391fca-6f7e-4e92-be55-f35638cca6bb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 056/18/2025
05. Health Requirements Group: 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: At the time of inspection, [2] No.8 physician form was observed to be expired. 06. Personnel Records Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.302(3), Florida Statutes Noncompliance Due: 7/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-18. View official inspection document (report 91391fca-6f7e-4e92-be55-f35638cca6bb)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,121/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HOLLYWOOD, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 34
- Type: Child Care Facility
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