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AMBERWOOD ACADEMY

4939 N University Dr Lauderhill FL 33351

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity162 children

Overview

About Us

AMBERWOOD ACADEMY is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 162 children in Lauderhill, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Broward County for 18 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting AMBERWOOD ACADEMY.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C17BO0506

ExpiresMar 31, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanFeb '23
  2. CleanJun '23
  3. CleanNov '23
  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 2, 2024

    01-11: 5.1(K), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when the individual has received a child care eligible result and h…

  5. FindingJan '25

    Jan 22, 2025

    09-09: 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's wr…

  6. FindingJun '25

    Jun 4, 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…

  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanJun '26

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

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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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