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ACADEMY AT GRIFFIN HARBOR (THE)

4650 SW 30th Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL, 33312

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VPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity50 children

Overview

About Us

ACADEMY AT GRIFFIN HARBOR (THE) is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 50 children in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The program has served Ft Lauderdale families for over 40 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting ACADEMY AT GRIFFIN HARBOR (THE).

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C17BO0037

ExpiresMar 31, 2027

Inspection History

6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanFeb '23
  2. CleanJun '23
  3. CleanOct '23
  4. CleanFeb '24
  5. CleanJun '24
  6. CleanOct '24
  7. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 5, 2025

    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 … | 21-05: 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the grou… | 25-01: 3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing…

  8. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 25, 2026

    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 … | 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 …

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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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