SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 36 and 54. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
1901 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 80 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7AM-6PM
- Tue
- 7AM-6PM
- Wed
- 7AM-6PM
- Thu
- 7AM-6PM
- Fri
- 7AM-6PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- 9AM-12PM
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0066
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Address
- 1901 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19547725468
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 1, 1985
- 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.
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '23
Feb 24, 2023
02-01: 4.7, Handbook: Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. The facility has no director or the director meet the minimum qualifications. Comments The f…
FindingJun '23
Jun 15, 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… | 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… | 05-01: Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a… | 39-02: Sec. 7-8.02(a)(1), Ordinance:Written proof of physical examinations must be kept on file at the facility and updated every two (2) years.The physical examination record is no longer current for childr…
FindingOct '23
Oct 13, 2023
05-01: Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a…
FindingJun '24
Jun 24, 2024
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… | 05-01: Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a…
FindingOct '24
Oct 14, 2024
50-01: 3.8.4(A) and (C), Handbook:During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.The operato…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 3, 2025
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 …
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
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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
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 74 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star63
- 4 star0
- 3 star2
- 2 star3
- 1 star6
Questions parents ask about SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER
Is SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0066, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 1, 1985. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER offer free VPK?
- Yes. SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER 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 SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER 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.
What are SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER care for?
- SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER is licensed for up to 80 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER, 7 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.
