Sunshine Smiling Faces Learning Center
LAUDERHILL, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3501 NW 8th St, Lauderhill FL, 33311
CountyBROWARD
Phone3057318824
Operating details
HoursMon 2:15PM to 6:00PM; Tue 2:15PM to 6:00PM; Wed 2:15PM to 6:00PM; Thu 2:15PM to 6:00PM; Fri 2:15PM to 6:00PM
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3501 NW 8th St, Lauderhill FL, 33311, LAUDERHILL, FL 33311
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/22/2025
- High5
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- Medium1
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- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 018/22/2025
01. (01-18)
5.2(C ), Handbook: An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of revisit inspection, the monitor observed [1] unscreened child care personnel (M.F) alone supervising [2] children. Technical Assistance: During the inspection, the director scheduled a background screening appointment for child care personnel (M.F). 02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 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 Noncompliance Due: 8/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-22. View official inspection document (report d71e3bec-0002-450c-84e6-1d504bbc027d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 078/22/2025
07. (07-10)
Sec. 7-33(b), Ordinance: At least two staff members must be on the premises of a child care facility at all times during the facilitys hours of operation when any children are present. Only 1 staff member was on-site when children were present. Comments: At the time of inspection, only [1] child care personnel was on-site when children were present. Technical Assistance was provided for ratios of personnel to children group. 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-22. View official inspection document (report d71e3bec-0002-450c-84e6-1d504bbc027d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 458/22/2025
45. (45-14)
2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transportation must be discontinued until local licensing agency approval has been granted. License/Certificates [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the monitor observed children being transported to the after-school program by child care personnel and another driver. The licensing monitor immediately stated to the child care personnel, the facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transportation must cease until local licensing agency approval has been granted. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this standard was previously cited out of compliance on 8/20/25. The providers license expires on 9/30/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 8/22/25 or the renewal license may be denied. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-22. View official inspection document (report d71e3bec-0002-450c-84e6-1d504bbc027d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 018/20/2025
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: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Technical Assistance was provided for the following areas of concern: -File copies of Background screenings with eligibility date for all staff members Compliance Comments Technical Assistance was provided for education requirements. 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) Noncompliance Due: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 6737ed41-b0e5-4977-a653-baa435028a2b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 038/20/2025
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 details below]. Comments: At the time of this inspection, it was noted that one staff person who had been hired in the child care industry on September 16, 2022 had not completed the 40-hour training within 15 months from the date of employment. 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: 9/3/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 6737ed41-b0e5-4977-a653-baa435028a2b)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 458/20/2025
45. (45-14)
2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transportation must be discontinued until local licensing agency approval has been granted. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the monitor observed children being transported to the aftercare program by the director and another child care personnel. "The director (S.B) stated that she and her daughter (S.T) transport the students enrolled from Village Elementary, Renaissance Charter, & MLK Elementary to the aftercare program. The licensing monitor immediately stated to the director the program is not licensed for transportation and transportation needs to cease immediately until they have approval from child care licensing to provide this service. Your program is approved for licensure based on the answers on the application. Any changes to the program without Licensing approval is strictly prohibited. Technical Assistance was provided regarding transportation requirements. The providers license expires on 9/30/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 9/3/25 or the renewal license may be denied. 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 A passing fire inspection was conducted on 5/1/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 6737ed41-b0e5-4977-a653-baa435028a2b)
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
$973/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: LAUDERHILL, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Child Care Facility
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