EVERGLADES ACADEMY
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 25. 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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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
6941 SW 196th Ave Ste 21, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33332
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 82 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
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 EVERGLADES 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
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0240
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
- Address
- 6941 SW 196th Ave Ste 21, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33332
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19544348884
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 12, 2014
- License expires
- March 31, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 19, 2024
45-03: 2.5.4(B), Handbook: The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts.The vehicle ha…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 15, 2024
24-03: Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, …
FindingJun '24
Jun 17, 2024
24-03: Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, …
FindingFeb '25
Feb 5, 2025
10-01: 2.1(E), Handbook: The child care facility must not be used for any business or purpose unrelated to providing child care that can interfere with compliance with child care standards or permit the unsu…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 25, 2025
44-02: 2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did … | 44-06: 2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must include: (1.) Eac…
FindingMar '25
Mar 18, 2025
10-06: Sec. 7-35(a), Ordinance: Children shall not be permitted to touch animals without adult supervision. Reptiles shall not be handled by children. 3.1(C), Handbook: Animals that are poisonous, venomous, …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 4, 2026
43-02: 2.5.4(A), Handbook: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be ma…
FindingJun '26
Jun 9, 2026
50-02: Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster m…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about EVERGLADES ACADEMY
Is EVERGLADES ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. EVERGLADES ACADEMY holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0240, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 12, 2014. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does EVERGLADES ACADEMY offer free VPK?
- Yes. EVERGLADES 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.
Does EVERGLADES ACADEMY accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows EVERGLADES 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 EVERGLADES ACADEMY care for?
- EVERGLADES ACADEMY is licensed for up to 82 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has EVERGLADES ACADEMY had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at EVERGLADES ACADEMY, 9 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.
