PRICE, DENISE d/b/a LOVE TO LEARN ACADEMY INC.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Est. price$1,147/mo

Contact information

Address2051 NW 27th Ln Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

CityFORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

CountyBROWARD

Phone9549094788

Operating details

HoursMon 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat 6:00AM to 11:00PM

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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2051 NW 27th Ln Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

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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
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/24/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 3610/24/2025

    36. (36-02)

    Sec. 7-6(c), Ordinance: The application for a license or renewal of a license must be signed by the owner, prospective owner, or designated representative of the owner or prospective owner of a child care facility and the operator of a family child care home. A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The operator did not submit a complete renewal application within the required time frame. Comments: Liability Insurance Expires 3/27/26. The renewal application was due in the CCLE office by October 14, 2025. As of the date of this report, the application has not yet been received. The providers license expires on 11/28/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 10/24/25 or the renewal license may be denied. Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-24. View official inspection document (report ff84f1a5-c555-4a9f-939e-69388cbf6c17)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 026/11/2025

    02. Substitute Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-04)

    3.2(E), Handbook: The operator must document the hours worked on a monthly basis. The operator must sign a statement attesting to the number of hours that the substitute works in the operators home. The statement must be placed in the substitutes file. Documentation of substitute's hours were not on file. Personnel Requirements [SR] Comments: All hours worked by the substitute must be documented in writing and maintained for 12 months. Substitutes may not work for the operator more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period in any single home for which they have been identified as the designated substitute. 03. Background Screening Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055, 402.313, and 435.04, Florida Statutes Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-11. View official inspection document (report f8063aff-e653-48b5-a18b-f87b2263df69)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 076/11/2025

    07. (07-09)

    9.2(A), Handbook: Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39.201, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards in Sections 402.301-.319, F.S. Failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to Section 39.201, F.S., constitutes a violation of the standards in Sections 402.301-.319, F.S.. The operator or substitute failed to follow mandated reporter requirements. General Requirements [SR] Comments: The operator or substitute failed to follow mandated reporter requirements. Provider resolved by signing new Mandated reporter form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-11. View official inspection document (report f8063aff-e653-48b5-a18b-f87b2263df69)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 086/11/2025

    08. Animal Immunizations Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (08-04)

    Sec. 7-63(c), Ordinance: All animals (including pets of the owner of the family child care home), other than a service animal as defined in Section 413.08, Florida Statutes, must be kept separate from the children during the hours of operation of the home. Children shall not be permitted to touch animals without adult supervision. Children shall not be permitted to touch reptiles. Animals were not kept separate from the children. Comments: All animals (including pets of the owner of the family child care home), other than a service animal as defined in Section 413.08, Florida Statutes, must be kept separate from the children during the hours of operation of the home. Provider resolved standard by moving the dog from the living-room to the bedroom. 09. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Items Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-11. View official inspection document (report f8063aff-e653-48b5-a18b-f87b2263df69)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 106/11/2025

    10. General Requirements Group: Secs. 7-8, 7-63, and 7-64, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (10-25)

    Sec. 7-12(c), Ordinance: If the local licensing agency issues a written report of any investigation or inspection, the child care arrangement must display the report in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. The child care arrangement must also post each Notice of Violation issued by the local licensing agency. The most recent report or notice of violation was not posted. Comments: At the time of inspection, the most recent report or notice of violation was not posted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-11. View official inspection document (report f8063aff-e653-48b5-a18b-f87b2263df69)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 266/11/2025

    26. Childrens Health Records Group: Sec. 7-67, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (26-04)

    Sec. 7-67(b)(1), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the family child care home must obtain for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code, from the parent. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection the monitor observed the Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-11. View official inspection document (report f8063aff-e653-48b5-a18b-f87b2263df69)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 042/18/2025

    04. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (04-09)

    Sec. 7-62(g)(1), Ordinance: If a family child care home accepts infants, then all family child care home personnel must have completed the Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices module from the DCF child care training before starting work. All family child care home personnel who provide care to infants at the family child care home must, prior to caring for such infants, also successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. Personnel did not complete the required infant and toddler and/or safe sleep training. Personnel Requirements [SR] Comments: Personnel did not complete the required infant and toddler and/or safe sleep training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report eca660da-36ad-46b1-8131-38ea8d8c03c0)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 112/18/2025

    11. Indoor Play Area Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-04)

    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 clean and/or sanitary. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the front of the home smelled strongly of smoke and air freshener. Provider is advised that smoking, lighters, and candles are prohibited from use while children are in care. This concern was previously cited during renewal inspection on 10/23/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report eca660da-36ad-46b1-8131-38ea8d8c03c0)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 0810/23/2024

    08. (08-03)

    7.1, Handbook: Animals, pets or fowl must have current immunizations, if immunizations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease.Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the child's enrollment form.The operator did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian were given written notification of animals on the premises. (Section 9, number 10) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed evidence of a dog being in the home, including dog medication, dog food, dog bowls, and a dog bed lined with a pee pad. Per provider, the dog (Puffy) lives next door at the adjoining property with an aunt. Animal disclosure forms in enrollment files do not indicate parent notification of Puffy living in or visiting the home. 09. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Items: DCF Handbook, DCF Handbook, (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-23. View official inspection document (report d8e85ff8-2e43-4013-a332-4feeb5800d1f)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 0910/23/2024

    09. (09-01)

    7.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Sec. 20-295, I(c), Ordinance: Lead-based paints are prohibited. Medicines, prescription and non-prescription drugs, cleaning supplies, flammables and other potentially poisonous or dangerous supplies shall be stored in a locked cabinet or out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to insure the safety of children.Hazardous items and/or materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 9, numbers 4, 5 and 8) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the following were accessible to children: -Unlocked kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies -Dog medication including syringe, adult scissors and air fresheners in the living room -Mouthwash in the bathroom Provider resolved by locking cabinet and removing toxins 10. General Requirements: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, S (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Noncompliance Due: 11/2/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-23. View official inspection document (report d8e85ff8-2e43-4013-a332-4feeb5800d1f)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 1010/23/2024

    10. (10-07)

    7.3(A) and (B), Handbook: Pursuant to Chapter 386.204, F.S., while children are in care, smoking is prohibited, within the home and in vehicles when transporting children.Smoking is prohibited in all outdoor areas, including on field trips, while children are in care. There was evidence that smoking occurred while children were in care. (Section 9, number 11) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the front of the home smelled strongly of smoke and air freshener. Provider is advised that smoking, lighters, and candles are prohibited from use while children are in care 11. Indoor Play Area: Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, Section 20, and DCF Handbook, Broward County Code of Ordinances, Article XV, S (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 - Physical Environment, Pages 17-21) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-23. View official inspection document (report d8e85ff8-2e43-4013-a332-4feeb5800d1f)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,147/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: FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Care Home

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