WHITE, KATINA d/b/a KATINA'S LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2830 NW 25th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
CountyBROWARD
Phone9543068604
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2830 NW 25th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/9/2026
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 117/9/2026
11. Indoor Play Area Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-03)
Sec. 7-63(d), Ordinance: All areas of the family child care home must be kept clean, safe, sanitary, in a good state of repair, properly ventilated, and free of rodents. 7.5(B), Handbook: All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. Indoor play areas in the home were not safe or in good repair. General Requirements [SR] Comments: The indoor classroom space/ play space was found to be in need of repairs. Technical assistance was provided regarding repairing the baseboard and door frame around the exit door, repairing the hole around the electrical outlet, painting the affected areas, re-caulking the walls, organizing and adding additional learning materials for centers, toys, and adding more books to the bookshelf. Compliance Comments Technical assistance was provided to the provider regarding the requirement to maintain a daily outdoor play area inspection log to document routine daily safety checks. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-07-09. View official inspection document (report cc064ac6-3212-437d-8733-0738c4a03e6c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 137/9/2026
13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (13-08)
7.7(G), Handbook: If a home has a swimming pool and/or spa, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Water in swimming pools or spas must be maintained at all times to ensure visibility to the bottom. The home's swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. General Requirements [SR] Comments: The homes swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. The home provider stated that the pool water is discolored because the pool pump is broken and the water is not being properly filtered. The provider presented a receipt showing that the pool is cleaned weekly; however, due to the broken pool pump, the water remains discolored. Technical assistance was provided to the provider regarding the requirement that the pool be maintained at all times to ensure clear visibility of the bottom. Due: 7/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-07-09. View official inspection document (report cc064ac6-3212-437d-8733-0738c4a03e6c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 122/27/2026
12. (12-04)
7.6(F) and (G), Handbook: Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. The fence, decking and gates must be constructed to discourage climbing. The fence was not in compliance in that [see below]. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: - the fence leading to the pool area was not completely attached to the wall - the fence bordering the property/play area, had broken, loose panels and showing signs of damage near base of fence. TA was provided that gaps, if any, are to arise from such damages, the must be repaired. Per rule, the fence bottom must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup. Compliance Comments TA was provided that If a home has a swimming pool and/or spa, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Water in swimming pools or spas must be maintained at all times to ensure visibility to the bottom. 13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Napping Space/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report 42bd5dc6-b17b-44b6-b450-ef3fd57d9e73)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 306/23/2025
30. Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-69, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (30-08)
2.4.4(I), Handbook: The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, should be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65- and 82- degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. The temperature in the vehicle was not maintained. Transportation [SR] Comments: The temperature in the vehicle was not maintained due to the vehicle air conditioning being out of service. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-23. View official inspection document (report 196bd6d1-7ac3-4887-9286-af6557649903)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 302/20/2025
30. (30-03)
Sec. 7-69(c)(1-5), Ordinance: Any vehicle used to transport children must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be periodically tested and properly maintained in working order at all times. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicles ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited. The alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one minute if the driver, or a family child care home staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a family child care home staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a family child care home staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle. The alarm device must be installed by a certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturers recommendations. The child safety alarm installed on the providers vehicle(s) did not meet all requirements in that [see details below]. The provider needs to make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the child safety alarm device meets all of the above requirements. The vehicle cannot be used to transport children until such time as the required alarm is installed and complies with the requirements. Comments: Any vehicle used to transport children must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be periodically tested and properly maintained in working order at all times. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicles ignition is turned on. 31. Transportation/Vehicle Supervision Group: Sec. 7-69, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-69, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 32. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation Group: Secs. 7-6, 7-12, 7-13, 7-66, 7-67, and 7-68, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-6, 7-12, 7-13, 7-66, 7-67, and 7-68, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 33. Attendance Requirements Group: Sec. 7-68, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-68, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments A passing fire inspection was conducted on 2/3/25. Fire Extinguishers were inspected October 2024. Last fire drill recorded on 2/3/25. 34. Fire Safety/Emergency Procedures Group: Secs. 7-63 and 7-66, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-63 and 7-66, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS 35. Night Care Group: Sec. 7-65, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-65, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Compliance Comments The providers license expires on 4/27/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 3/6/25 or the renewal license may be denied. 36. License/Certifications Group: Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 42ce7971-a766-4c5b-b05f-bfd4f9385a70)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 0310/3/2024
03. (03-20)
20-298, IV(a-e), Ordinance: The following information shall be kept on file at the family child care home for all family child care home personnel: (a) name, address, and telephone numbers; (b) reports of the required health examination and T.B. tests; (c) person to contact in an emergency; (d) positions and date of employment; and (e) proof of date of birth, if applicable, upon request. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for list of personnel records that were incomplete. Comments: During today's inspection the operator and sub files were requested, but per the operator, the files were not on site. Operator stated that the files are at a school she is in the process of opening. Operator was reminded that she needs to keep all staff files on site during the hours of operation for licensing to review. Not Monitored Comments The standard could not be monitored due to files not on site. 04. Personnel Training: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments The standard could not be monitored due to files not on site. 05. Personnel Health Requirements: Broward County Ordinance, Article XV, Section 20 Not Monitored GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-03. View official inspection document (report 9ae483cc-0ad1-4001-a62c-9f53bb179b49)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1110/3/2024
11. (11-02)
20-295, I(f), Ordinance: All areas of the family child care home are to be kept clean, safe, sanitary, in a good state of repair,properly ventilated, and free of rodents.7.5(B), Handbook: All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.The indoor play area did not meet requirements in that [see below]. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During today's inspection the following was observed: -Fix peeling paint throughout the children's play area in the home -Clean high contact area throughout the home including but not limited to: doors, floors, counters, couch, and all areas accessible to children. -Dust hallway AC vents in the left hallway leading to the play area -Replenish toys throughout the play area 12. Outdoor Time and Play Area Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Noncompliance Due: 10/31/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-03. View official inspection document (report 9ae483cc-0ad1-4001-a62c-9f53bb179b49)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1210/3/2024
12. (12-05)
7.6(F) and (G), Handbook:Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals.The fence, decking and gates must be constructed to discourage climbing.The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level. General Requirements [SR] Comments: During today's inspection the following was observed in need of repair: -The wooden gate leading to the front yard was observed open and without a lock or ability to close as the latch was broken. -The wooden gate leading to the pool was observed open and the locking mechanism was inoperable. -A pole on the fence that encloses the pool was observed leaning inward and unattached to the ground. -The wooden fence had holes, sharp edges, and missing screws near the base of the fence throughout the playground. -The outside table had holes and jagged edges on all corners. -The playground area had debris and trash throughout the play area. -Exposed pipes on playground with standing water needs to have a barrier and water cleared out 13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Compliance 14. Napping Space/Bedding: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-03. View official inspection document (report 9ae483cc-0ad1-4001-a62c-9f53bb179b49)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 3010/3/2024
30. (30-03)
2.4.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order.Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.There was no documentation of an annual mechanical inspection. Comments: The operator did not have a record of the vehicle's inspection/vehicle insurance and registration, and the vehicle fire extinguisher was tagged March 2023. She stated that she is not currently transporting children. At the time of arrival, the operator was gathering the children near the door and she stated that they were getting ready to go to the park. We inquired about how the children were to be transported to the park to which she responded that a friend/neighbor would take them because her van is not working at the moment. The operator was reminded that all vehicles used to transport children must be approved for transportation and meet minimum standard requirements. She was advised that the van will be inspected at the revisit inspection on 10/31/2024 to ensure all transportation standards are in compliance. Compliance Comments TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The provider was reminded to have children transportation authorization on file for all children transported in and out of the facility, including field trips. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-03. View official inspection document (report 9ae483cc-0ad1-4001-a62c-9f53bb179b49)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3410/3/2024
34. (34-01)
20-295, VIII(b), Ordinance:A copy of the current annual fire inspection report must be conspicuously posted in the home. The operator did not have a current fire inspection or the fire inspection was not posted. Comments: The fire inspection on file expired 2/23/2024 and the operator could not provide a current inspection. Operator was reminded that a copy of the current annual fire inspection report must be conspicuously 1890 posted in the family child care home. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS Not Applicable Comments The home does not offer night care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-03. View official inspection document (report 9ae483cc-0ad1-4001-a62c-9f53bb179b49)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,147/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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