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Home › FL › Margate › La Petite Academy
6750 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate FL 33063 · License #C17BO0087 · Center · Child Care Facility
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01-16 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was signed for all staff during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
18-01 · Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF
All but one class was observed following their posted activity plan. One class did not have an activity plan posted. Another class did not include alternate activities in case of bad weather
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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33-11 · Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42
During this inspection, hot water was not observed in the food prep area sink. A work ordered was put in during this inspection
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
03-08 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Two of the staff members that are permanently assigned to the infant room did not have documentation to show completion of infant/toddler training. They registered during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
10-15 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Lint build up was observed on two air vent covers. They were cleaned during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-04 · Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
During today's inspection, toys were being unboxed and disseminated into the classrooms
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
22-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
After the 10/22/24 inspection, a work order was placed on 10/24/24 by the facility regarding the outdoor space in need of maintenance. On 1/16/25, the facility received a confirmation email from facilities that the these areas would be addressed on 1/27/25. During today's inspection, the areas were coned off to make them inaccessible to the children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
50-02 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
The attendance in all but one classroom was inaccurate. They were all corrected during inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
During the re-licensing inspection the following concerns were noted: the fence in the southwest corner of the large play area no longer anchored to the ground. There were three fence post that were rotten and cracked and could be moved by shaking them. The fence is leaning and is wobbly and can be pushed over as it is not secure. It also was noted by the director that animals are coming through the fence since it is not secure to the ground. Replace all of the rotten areas and ensure that the posts are firmly anchored to the ground. It was also observed that the fence along the west side of the play area located in the smaller playground that had been repaired was leaning and in danger of falling over. Ensure this area is secured to the ground and that the fence is not leaning. A call was made to the provider and it was determined that no action has been taken to repair the fence. The area needs to be barricaded to ensure that children do not have access while on the playground. Proof that the fence will be repaired need to be provided by the deadline or Child Care Licensing may deny the license for this facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
During this inspection it was noted that tow staff person had not obtained a medical statement prior to the first day of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01
During the walk-through for this inspection it was observed that the fence in the southwest corner of the large play area no longer anchored to the ground. There were three fence post that were rotten and cracked and could be moved by shaking them. The fence is leaning and is wobbly and can be pushed over as it is not secure. It also was noted by the director that animals are coming through the fence since it is not secure to the ground. Replace all of the rotten areas and ensure that the posts are firmly anchored to the ground. It was also observed that the fence along the west side of the play area located in the smaller playground that had been repaired was leaning and in danger of falling over. Ensure this area is secured to the ground and that the fence is not leaning
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
49-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.08
At the time of this inspection it was noted that the annual fire inspection had expired on May 2, 2024 and there was no evidence that a current fire inspection had been conducted. fire extinguisher expires 072024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
50-01 · Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202
At the time of this inspection the fire drill log could not be located and there was not record that fire drill has been conducted for January, February, March and April. Facility needs to make up the missing drills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
During this inspection it was determined that a staff person had begun the 40 hour training but had completed it within 12 months of the date training began
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Duirng this inspection it was noted that one staff person who had begun the 45 hour training in 2021 had not complete the trainig within 15 months of the dater of employment in the child care industry. A review of the employee file verifeid that the staff person had started employimetn in the child care industry in 2021
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
01-13 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that one staff person had been hired at this facility in March 2023 but had left employment in the industry on June 30, 2022 and she had not been rescreened prior to employment at this facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
03-06 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that the staff person in the infant room had not completed the safe sleep environment training. The training can be obtained from the following website: https://www.safesleepacademy.org/safe-sleep-training/
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
15-01 · Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that the outdoor drinking fountain on the large playground was full of debris (e.g. leaves, dirt, sticks) and needs to be cleaned and the water pressure needs to be raised. The director stated that due to COVID concerns the facility is not using the fountain. It was recommended that the facility provide water for the children when they are outside
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
21-08 · Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and
At the time of this inspection, bedding was cots were observed being stored in the bathroom located in the three-year-old classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-12 · Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that a section of the fence on the east side of the large play area is not at ground level and that there is an area that would allow animals to access the outdoor play area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22-07 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
At the time of this inspection two infants were observed not sleeping on their backs and that the staff person did not reposition these children onto their backs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
21-06 · Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of this inspection it was noted that the mats/cots used by the children were not 18 inches apart in the toddler room, two year old room and 2/3/4 year old room
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
03-06 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of the inspection it was noted that the infant teacher did not have the required training. The training can be obtained from the following website. https://www.safesleepacademy.org/safe-sleep-training/
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
At the time of this inspection it was noted that one staff person did not have a medical statement on file as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
08-01 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Upon arrival to conduct the inspection the following ratios were observed: Ratios observed at time of arrival: infants 1:5 (4 infants 1 toddler toddlers 1:8 two's 1:13 mixed two's three's and four's 1:18 majority four's VPK 1:15 At 12:04 staff member arrived at the facility and the ratios were corrected to the following: infants 1:4 toddlers 2:11 two's 1:11
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.