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Sunshine Smiling Faces Learning Center

3501 NW 8th St, Lauderhill FL, 33311

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity50 children

Overview

About Us

Sunshine Smiling Faces Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 50 children in Lauderhill, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 1 year ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Sunshine Smiling Faces Learning Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C17BO1009

ExpiresSep 30, 2026

Inspection History

4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6

  1. CleanAug '24
  2. CleanOct '24
  3. CleanDec '24
  4. FindingAug '25

    Aug 20, 2025

    01-15: 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b)… | 03-02: 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… | 45-14: 2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transp…

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 22, 2025

    01-18: 5.2(C ), Handbook: An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of revisit inspection, the monitor observed [1] unscreened child … | 07-10: Sec. 7-33(b), Ordinance: At least two staff members must be on the premises of a child care facility at all times during the facilitys hours of operation when any children are present. Only 1 staff me… | 45-14: 2.5, Handbook: Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. The facility does not have approval for transportation services. Transp…

  6. CleanApr '26

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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.

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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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