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Home › FL › Pembroke Pines › Nowtech Academy Of Pembroke Pines
1500 S Hiatus Rd Ste 11-13, Pembroke Pines FL 33025 · License #C17BO0904 · Center · Child Care Facility
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03-02 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and
A staff member did not complete the 40-hour training within the time frame
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
03-05 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
The following non-compliance was observed during a complaint inspection: One of the infant teachers (YR) did not have the necessary crib for kids training in her file. The employee is no longer employed. Last day of attendance was 2/27/2026
Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-03 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was observed: An infant who suffered an injury at the preschool was observed (via the schools video footage from 2/27/2026) in a classroom with ten children ages 2 to 4 with two staff members in the room. TA was provided that Infants shall not be cared for in the same classroom with any child over 24 months of age
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
07-04 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
Upon arrival to investigate a complaint inspection, a school age child (JL) was observed in the lobby/office area without adult supervision. A teacher opened the entrance door and went to locate the director, Ms. K.W., leaving the school-age child unattended. The director, Ms. K.W., was seen coming out of the two-year-old room, toward the lobby/office. The teacher who opened the door did not return to the lobby/office and the child remained without supervision. When the director approached the lobby/office, I asked her if the child was isolated for being sick to which she answered no. The director, Ms. K.W., said that Hes always tired from school and takes a nap there as soon as he arrives. At that time, there was no other adult in the lobby/office, just me and K.W. I asked to see the room where the incident alleged in the complaint happened and the director walked into the VPK room with me, once again, leaving the child unattended. I also went into the infant room and the director went with me, still leaving the child unattended. After visual inspection of such rooms, we proceeded back to the lobby/office and as I was checking files, the director asked one of the staff members, who she said was the assistant director, for assistance. The assistant director was not in the lobby/office during the first portion of my inspection. A Class 1 non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
07-05 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
A complaint allegation was received alleging that an infant received two fractures, and a hematoma. It is alleged that the child (L.M.) was sitting on a workers lap and fell. The staff members alleged that L.M. behaved normally, and the staff members provided an ice pack on L.M.s face. FINDINGS: A statement was received on-site on 3/3/2026 from the second teacher (A.F.)that was in the room when the incident happened on 2/27/2026. A statement was received from the teacher (Y.R.) that was holding the eight-month old child via phone call on 3/4/2026. Per the teacher holding the child (Y.R.), she only had one infant, so she remained in the VPK room with the rest of the children. Ms. Y.R. was sitting on a chair, with the infant child was drinking a bottle of milk while sitting on her lap. Then, an older child came up to her and asked for a hug. She let go of the infant child to give him a hug with both hands, and the infant child fell over to the floor. She quickly picked up the child and soothed her. She took her to the infant room and gave her a snack while attempting to put an ice pack on her face/forehead. Per the second teacher in the room (AF), she stated that she didnt see the incident because she was opening the main entrance door for a child that had arrived when the incident happened. She heard the infant child crying and when she returned to the classroom, the teacher had the child in her arms. Video footage of incident was missing. Video footage of teacher entering and tending to the child in the infant room was also missing. This complaint is substantiated as inadequate supervision occurred when the teacher let her go, allowing the child to move and fall to the floor. Per the MRI results, The child received a left frontal calvarial fracture, a Left orbital roof fracture, and a hematoma in the upper part of the left eye socket. This standard is a class level 2 and it was previously cited on 6/4/2025. However, it is being escalated to a class level 1 non-compliance due to the severity of the childs injuries
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
10-04 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Quality Assurance Specialist visited the school on 3/2/2026 to conduct a complaint inspection. After speaking with the director (K.W.) in the office, I noticed that her breath smelled of alcohol/liquor. I proceeded to continue my inspection but noticed the smell in her breath continuously when speaking with her. The director seemed confused at times and asked me to repeat my question a couple of times. I eventually told her that I had to ask her a question in private, so she asked me to step outside to the front of the school. We went outside, where I informed her that I noticed that her breath smelled like alcohol. She proceeded to say that this situation is tough, she has had a lot going on, the police and DCF were at the school earlier in the day, etc. She stated that she had gone out to lunch with her daughter earlier that day and had one drink, which explains the smell. I stated to her you know better and shouldnt have done that. She replied that she was leaving for the day, and that she was off the clock. I asked her to show me her timecard to which she said she doesnt clock in and out because she is a salaried employee. I told her that she was in the school with the children to which she replied that she had come to drop off some supplies, but she was going to leave. Prior to notifying her about the alcohol smell, the director never expressed that she was not working. When I arrived, a staff member opened the door and I indicated that I needed to see the director. The staff member went to retrieve her from the 2 y/o classroom. The director was observed wearing her Nowtech employee shirt. When I explained why I was there and expressed wanting to see the rooms in question, she took me to both the VPK classroom and the infant classroom. During the remainder of my visit, she was performing her job as a director which included talking to parents and teachers and helping release children to parents. A Class 1 non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
36-01 · Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
The child (J.L.) that was left alone in the lobby area did not have enrollment records on-file. When I asked for his file, the director provided the his sisters file (M.L.) instead. I informed her that it was the incorrect file to which she said that the mom only completed one enrollment packet, and it was the one for M.L. That packet did not include J.Ls name in any of the required documentations. TA was provided that each child must have their own enrollment packet
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
One staff member did not have a current health statement on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
22-03 · Technical assistance was previously provided on the inspection conducted on 9/15/2025
Rust was observed on the stairs of the large playground structure. Provider must complete the process of rust removal and mitigation of rust on structure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
03-02 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] personnel who had not completed introductory training. As a result of an amendment to Senate Bill 738, all courses to meet the 40-hour introductory training requirement, transportation safety, and safe sleep are free to complete on the DCF training portal. Online exams are not available at this time and shall still be completed in-person until further notice. *Note, this does not replace 'Cribs for Kids' safe sleep training as required by Broward County
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
07-05 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec
on 5/29/2025, Child fell off a chair and had a laceration on the back of her head. The child was standing on a chair with another child and playing around, they tipped over the chair and fell. She has a small laceration on the back of her and it was bleeding. It was reported that the staff did not realize what occurred until staff heard her crying and saw the bleeding. FINDINGS: A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/2025 and statements from the director and teachers were received. Per teacher A, She was taking the children to the restroom when the incident happened. When she returned from the restroom, she saw two children crying and one of them was the child in question. She had to go clean the bathroom so she could not tend to the child then. When she returned from cleaning the restroom, the child was still crying so she sat down and picked her up attempting to carry her and the child dropped her body on the teacher's lap. At this point, the child was face down so the teacher saw blood running down the child's neck and unto her collar. She then called teacher B over to look at the injury and the director was notified. Per teacher B, the incident happened after the children were done having snack. She did not see the child fall on the floor because her back was turned. The child walked up to the teacher crying with her arms raised, as if she were asking to be carried. She stated that she held the child by the hand and walked around the room with her. A few minutes later, she picked her up and wiped he face. Then, Teacher A walked in the room and noticed it when she picked up the child. Per the director, the child had only been in that classroom for a couple months so the routines were new to her. The teacher didn't think anything was wrong because the child cried a lot during the day. A conversation with corroborating agency who reviewed the footage confirmed the statements received from the teachers. The teachers didn't see the incident when it occurred. Two children were climbing on chairs and the child in question fell on the floor. She walked up to teacher A, crying, and asking to be held. The teacher held the child's hand and walked around with her. She eventually picked her up, wiped her tears and put her back down. The second teacher came in and out a few times with some of the children and the last time she came into the room, She was the one that tended to the child and saw the blood on the child. A video of the incident was available but I was not granted access to view the video during inspection. Complaint is substantiated and a non-compliance for inadequate supervision is being issued. The teacher was in the room but was not directing the child's activities at the time the child climbed and fell off the chair
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
20-04 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-38
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [1] infant sleeping in a crib with a thick, fleece blanket instead of an appropriate crib sheet. Another crib was observed to be prepped with a fleece blanket and no sheet. This infant was not placed in the crib but the blanket was removed at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
22-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the stairs and main platform of the large climber to contain rust and erosion
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
48-01 · Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor requested to complete an observed fire drill. Director was required to contact building owner to initiate fire drill. At the time of this contact, director stated that the alarm system approved by the local fire authority was not utilized for drills throughout the licensure year. Alarm is only utilized at the request of licensing monitor. Drill was not conducted due to delay in contacting alarm company to place system on test/drill mode. Provider resolved at time of inspection during contact with owner. Licensing monitor will conduct an observed fire drill prior to license expiration. Additionally, provider is required to complete the next pending fire drill utilizing the alarm system approved by the local fire authority by the due date. Last FIRE drill 05/19/2025 Last fire drill done using an alternate evacuation route 03/21/2025 Last fire drill done during naptime pending, to be completed by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed inadequate surfacing under climbable equipment. The fall zone (sand) is no longer 6inches in depth and has created trip hazards around the play space. The surface material (green carpet) on top is torn and has holes in several places
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22-12 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed [3] infants sleeping in bouncy seats. Provider resolved by removing infants and placing them in cribs
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
02-09 · Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At time of inspection, provider did not meet the staff credential requirements as follows Total attendance 48 Staff credential requirement [2] Credential in attendance [1]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
03-02 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
At time of inspection [3] personnel on site had not begun training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. Provider resolved by sending [2] personnel home until training can be initiated. [1] personnel was not in attendance
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
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
At time of inspection, [2] personnel had not completed department's required childcare training Provider resolved by transitioning personnel from "childcare personnel" to "other personnel"
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
42-04 · Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
A complaint allegation was received alleging that On 2/14/23 the teacher said she was cleaning the child's face and he moved, and she accidentally punched him. The child has a small black eye and multiple scratches on his face. The child has had injuries, scratches and bruises every day for 5 weeks. Staff do not know how the child got the injuries or bruises. A complaint inspection was conducted on 2/17/2023 and a statement from the Director was received for compliance. Based on the statement received, the director said she was the one that accidently scratched the child's nose. She never told the mom she punched the child. She said she was cleaning the child's face when he moved away so she accidently scratched him. The director contacted the mother immediately when the incident occurred and informed her of what occurred. When asked if she completed an accident report, she stated no. Based on CPIS, the child did not appear to have a black eye and he did have old scratches and the most recent one that occurred with the school director. This complaint could not be substantiated. A non-compliance is being issued for not having record of the incident in an incident report and not providing it to the parent for signature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
10-09 · Child Discipline: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202
During today's revisit the Director stated that professional development was provided to A.H. in the form of two videos from YouTube, and a sit-down meeting with her. Footage from Jan. 31st at 1:50PM in the 2-year-old class was reviewed and Inappropriate discipline was once again observed by the teacher (A.H.) in the footage. On this date children were observed in the process of waking up from their nap times and sitting at their tables. A.H. was observed to pick up sleeping mats, folding them, then abruptly hitting the table next to a child's face to get his attention. The child appeared to be startled by this action. She was then observed to move a child's chair, allowing the child to almost fall down, and abruptly pulling children's blankets off of them to wake them up. Footage from Feb. 6th at 12:09PM in the 2-year-old class was reviewed. The teacher (A.H) once again was observed to demonstrate inappropriate discipline. She abruptly picked up a child by the hand while sleeping to wake her up. Director and administrator were present while reviewing footage and made an immediate decision to terminate this teacher's employment. Email confirmation of the school's corrective actions was received the same day. NOV will be issued as this is the second occurrence of A.H. not complying with the facility's discipline policy. Incidents occurred 1/31/23, 2/6/23 VOV issued on 2/9/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10-09 · Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
A complaint allegation was received alleging that On Jan 10th, 2023 , the mother noticed her child had bruises on his arm and neck. It is unknown how the child received the bruises. She went back to the school to ask what was going on and the school provider informed her that it was probably a mosquito bite. The mother alleged that it could not have been a mosquito bite because he is allergic to mosquito bites and the bite area would have been swollen. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/24/2023 and a statement from the director was received. The camera footage was also reviewed for compliance. Lunch couldn't be observed because the director could 't find the recording of the lunch period. I was able to observe naptime when MV woke up crying from his nap. During my review of the camera footage, I observed the teacher pickup the child off his mat by his left arm, walk over another child's mat, placed the child on the floor and walked him out of the classroom. There is no camera to observe what happened after or where she went. According to the director, the teacher took him to the playground to calm down because he was crying. Although the teacher was observed lifting the child off the mat inappropriately, the complaint is unsubstantiated as I cannot determine what caused the bruising or the mark on the child's neck
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.