Learn and Smile Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 28 and 50. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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2 findings on file carry no severity classification and were scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
4293 Griffin Rd, Davie FL, 33314
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 120 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Learn and Smile Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0846
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
- Address
- 4293 Griffin Rd, Davie FL, 33314
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19545412993
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 9, 2021
- License expires
- September 30, 2026
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 25, 2023
23-12: 3.5.1(D), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than …
FindingAug '23
Aug 28, 2023
02-06: Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education wa… | 02-09: 4.6.1(B), Handbook: For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care staff member who meets the staff credential requirement.There were not enough credentialed staff present. Staf… | 03-03: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Trainin… | 11-13: 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see comment]. …
- CleanMay '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 31, 2025
02-04: Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Commen… | 05-01: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed stat…
FindingApr '26
Apr 14, 2026
03-02: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Trainin…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about Learn and Smile Academy
Is Learn and Smile Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Learn and Smile Academy holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0846, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 9, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Learn and Smile Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Learn and Smile Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is Learn and Smile Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Learn and Smile Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Learn and Smile Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Learn and Smile Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Learn and Smile Academy care for?
- Learn and Smile Academy is licensed for up to 120 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Learn and Smile Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Learn and Smile Academy, 4 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
