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Home › FL › Hollywood › Benjamin Academy, Inc.
5812 Taft St, Hollywood FL 33021 · License #C17BO0127 · Center · Child Care Facility
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07-02 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a mixed group of 1yr- and 2yr old children to be out of ratio. When the 3yr old children came in from the playground, the same room was further out of ratio with 1yr-3yr old children. 1-2yr, 1:8 including [4] 1yr old children AND 1yr-3yr, 3:21 including [4] 1yr old children Resolved ratio: 1yr-3yr, 3:18, including [2] 1yr old children infant, 1:4 infant-1yr, 1:4 3yr-VPK, 1:14
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
20-08 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed a blue musical elephant in one infant crib, and a music rattle in another infant crib. Additionally, an infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attached to the infant's clothing. Personnel resolved by removing items
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
50-01 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed attendance records across all classrooms to be missing childrens arrival and departure times throughout the month of November. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is issued. This is the fourth non-compliance of this standard. Standard was previously out of compliance on 10/27/2025, 10/14/2025, and 08/25/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
50-01 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed attendance records across all classrooms to be missing children's arrival and/or departure times throughout the month of October. Following progressive enforcement procedures, a Notice of Violation is being issued as this is the third non-compliance of this standard. Standard was previously out of compliance on 10/14/2025 and 08/25/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
50-01 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was found; The attendance records for Saturdays for the month of September couldn't be located. The director stated that she was using the parent's sign-in and out sheet as attendance for Saturdays. TA was provided that the teacher must have a roster at all times children are in care (including Saturdays) documenting all the children's names and times of arrival and departure. The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility and the roster must accompany the group throughout the day. This is the second occurrence of this non-compliance and a Notice of Violation is being issued. Previous non-compliance issued on 8/25/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
09-07 · Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida
/17/2025, and 07/30/2025. AW's departure time was not properly documented on the following dates: 07/21/2025 and 07/31/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
07-05 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
A complaint alleges that child (AW) receives transportation services to the facility and provider has not been meeting (AW) at the designated drop-off location. Complainant states that "bus drivers were left honking for over 10 minutes" and "it got so bad that [complainant] needed to get the bus driver's personal number." Complainant alleges that if no one retrieved AW, the driver would return to the school of original pickup and complainant has had to leave home or work to retrieve AW. Director (MA) states that the previous director was able to be more consistent, and the program now does not have the staffing capacity to retrieve AW consistently and is "not always able to hear" the bus arrive if needed in ratio. Based upon continuance of AW's enrollment, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1(C) applies where the provider is responsible to provide the supervision necessary to pick-up AW from the designated bus stop location. This complaint is substantiated
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-02 · Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook
A complaint allegation was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025. Director (MA) presented an attendance document listing [15] school-age children as attending the field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/18/2025. Child care personnel responsible for providing transportation (SC) stated that the children arrived in two groups. SC was dropped off at TY Waterpark with [9] school-age children by the driver [IP]. IP then departed TY Waterpark and returned to facility to pickup the remaining children, leaving SC out of ratio. At the completion of transportation services, a ratio of [2] child care personnel to [15] school-age children was documented. Per provider, AA's therapist (NG) participated in the field trip; however, NG confirms that services provided are specific to AA and not in a capacity to provide group or field trip supervision. An additional adult was required for this field trip. MA and SC confirm an additional adult was not present during field trip activities on 07/25/2025 as, similarly, AW's therapist (AF) provides services specific to AW and not in a capacity to provide group or field trip supervision
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-05 · Field Trip Notification/Permission Group: DCF Handbook
A complaint alleges that a field trip to TY Park was conducted on 07/18/2025, where the family and another service provider were not informed prior to arrival to facility. Complainant also alleges that a field trip to TY Park took place on 07/25/2025, where child (AW) was not permitted to be transported on the facility vehicle and was not permitted to attend unless service provider accompanied. The complaint is unsubstantiated, as advance notice was provided regarding both field trips, per Director (MA). Licensing monitor observed advertisements for weekly activities that are made available in the lobby and in proximity of the parent sign-in sheet. However, a non-compliance is issued as MA is unable to locate permission slips related to either field trip. Per child care personnel (SC) states the a "room was cleaned and the permission slips were thrown away."
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-05 · Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
A complaint allegation was received regarding field trip activities that took place on 07/18/2025 and 07/25/2025. Director (MA) presented an attendance document listing [15] school-age children as attending the field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/18/2025. Per child care personnel responsible for providing transportation (SC), the document "shows the hours that the field trip took place." No such document was found for field trip to TY Waterpark on 07/25/2025. No transportation logs were found for either trip
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
20-04 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38
At the time of inspection, [2] cribs were observed with inappropriate sheets and [1] crib was observed with a hanging toy. The toy was removed at the time of inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
25-09 · Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed toxins and items related to food service stored in a bin on the changing table shelf. Provider resolved by removing items
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
39-06 · Medication Requirements Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed prescription and non-prescription diaper creams improperly stored on a low changing table shelf in the infant classroom. Provider resolved improper storage by removing items out of children's reach. Child with diaper cream does not have appropriate documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
44-02 · Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec
At the time of inspection, [2] driver physicals were expired. During vehicle inspection, transportation logs show [1] driver operating the vehicle since expiration of driver physical. Provider resolved by switching drivers at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
47-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, provider is not in receipt of a current and approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 10/01/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation will be issued
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
49-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of reinspection, provider has not been issued a current and approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 07/29/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore, a Notice of Violation will be issued
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
49-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of reinspection, provider has not been issued an approved fire inspection. Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 This item was out of compliance on 06/12/2024 This item continues to be out of compliance; therefore a Notice of Violation will be issued
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
21-06 · Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Licensing monitor observed inadequate naptime spacing in the 2-3yr and SA classroom Provider resolved by correcting naptime spacing
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
49-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Licensing monitor observed an expired fire inspection Last fire INSPECTION 03/06/2023 Last EXTINGUISHER service 01/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
24-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
It was noted during a previous inspection that The climber bridge platform that is black has become unattached to the red post this has caused the structure to be unsafe for children to cross or walk on. During this revisit the complete climbing structure had been removed and filler dirt put into place with a separating net so children do not dirty themselves. A big roll of green turf could be seen ready to be installed over the weekend. The facility requested a few days to complete the installation of the turf. A mention was made to observe the other playground sections so as to keep them soft. An extension was granted to complete the work. During this time children can use the other sections of the playground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
The climber bridge platform that is black has become unattached to the red post this has caused the structure to be unsafe for children to cross or walk on
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
52-01 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202
During today's inspection the Pre-K 2 class was observed to not have an attendance sheet on site. It was then printed and filled out appropriately
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs
During today;s inspection a staff member was observed to not have completed the mandated 45 hr. child care courses. (see supplemental sheet for staff name)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
During today's inspection, there were 3 staff members with missing health forms. (see supplemental sheet for staff names)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-15 · Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
During today's inspection a staff member was observed to have been serving food without the required hair covering. TA was provided
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01
Areas of the facility were observed in need of repair, replace, or removal: INDOOR: - 4 year old class circle time rug was observed with stains and needs cleaning. - 2 & 3 year old class sink was observed with peeling vinyl and needs repairing. - 1 and 2 year old class circle time electric plug was observed to be sticking out of the wall and needs repairing. Peeling paint on the walls in this class were also observed and need to be repaired. VAN: - Vehicle seats were observed to have holes on the seat back rests and need repairing. - Van cup holders were observed to have been covered with duct tape, broken, and in need of repair. - Vehicle first row was observed to have a screw sticking out of the chair, screw needs removal. - Vehicle first row is missing seatbelt guide and needs repair. - Vehicle seats were observed with slits on the fabric and in need of repair
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance
OUTDOOR: - Red Walkway to the playground areas was observed with peeling paint and needs repairing. - Infant/Toddler playground fence was observed to have damaged wooden panels and need replacing. - 2/3 year old playground was observed empty of any play or activity equipment and needs to be equipped with the required outdoor activity materials. - 3/4 year old playground large equipment was observed to have several areas with extreme corrosion of metal parts. All corroded and rusted areas must be replaced. (These include: All slide connections, and bolts; Bridge panels connections) Large Equipment may not be used until all repairs are completed and inspected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.