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GAN SHINE

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2Elevated Risk

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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

2980 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Licensed for
62 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

Monday
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Thursday
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Friday
7:30AM to 2:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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 GAN SHINE 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

  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C17BO0927
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
62 children
Address
2980 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312
County
Broward County
Website
Not listed
License issued
October 25, 2022
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.

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 22, 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… | 03-02: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection… | 11-11: 3.1(E), Handbook: Owners/operators are to notify custodial parents and legal guardians, in writing, that smoking, including e- cigarettes, is prohibited on the premises of the child care facility. The… | 32-02: Sec. 7-6.01(c), Ordinance: The child care facilit

  2. FindingMar '24

    Mar 27, 2024

    01-01: 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records… | 08-02: Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone fo… | 15-01: Sec. 7-5.01(l)(1), Ordinance: Drinking water shall be available and accessible to the children at all times from a public water system or other water source approved and regulated by the State of Flor… | 19-03: Sec. 7-5.02(f)(2), Ordinance: There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials available relative to the licensed capacity of the facility allowing each child to be involved in activ… | 23-14: Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: Equipment shall be pro

  3. FindingAug '24

    Aug 23, 2024

    03-02: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.See the Supplemental Inspection… | 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… | 03-12: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (… | 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, … | 24-04: 3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspe

  4. FindingDec '24

    Dec 30, 2024

    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… | 03-01: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have docu… | 24-04: Sec. 7-39(c), Ordinance: At least one permanent bathtub, shower, or deep sink shall be available for bathing children at all times. The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emer… | 33-08: 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date,…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 18, 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… | 03-01: 4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The facility did not have docu… | 17-01: Sec. 7-36(a)(1), Ordinance: Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be in a usable, safe, and sanitary condition and shall not present a choking hazard for children. 3.11(A), Handbook: A child care faci… | 33-08: 3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date,…

  6. FindingAug '25

    Aug 25, 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… | 03-06: 4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel… | 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… | 22-03: 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any … | 37-02: Sec. 7.2(B), Handbook: The Student Health Examina

  7. FindingDec '25

    Dec 4, 2025

    06-01: 7.4, Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site and available for review by the licensing … | 07-05: Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and respon… | 10-14: 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was … | 20-04: 3.6.4(A), Handbook: Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comfo… | 37-04: 7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is respons

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 14, 2026

    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… | 09-11: 8.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social developm… | 11-01: 7-42(g), Ordinance: All knives and sharp instruments must be stored in a locked area when not in use. Children had access to [a knife observed poking out of the snack basket]. Facility/Storage [SR] Co… | 24-04: Sec. 7-39(c), Ordinance: At least one permanent bathtub, shower, or deep sink shall be available for bathing children at all times. The facility did not have a tub or shower readily available for emer…

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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

Consider before choosing

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Questions parents ask about GAN SHINE

Is GAN SHINE a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. GAN SHINE holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0927, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 25, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does GAN SHINE offer free VPK?

Yes. GAN SHINE 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 GAN SHINE accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows GAN SHINE 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 GAN SHINE care for?

GAN SHINE is licensed for up to 62 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has GAN SHINE had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 20 inspections at GAN SHINE, 12 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.