1 / 3CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 44 and 63. 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.
12200 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33026
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:45AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 248 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:45AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:45 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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
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 CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL 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
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0290
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 248 children
- Address
- 12200 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines FL, 33026
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19543223350
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 26, 2002
- License expires
- September 30, 2026
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.
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingJan '24
Jan 4, 2024
08-03: Sec. 7-4.06(c), 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 respo…
FindingApr '25
Apr 11, 2025
47-01: 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety…
FindingAug '25
Aug 22, 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… | 03-07: 4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service trai…
- CleanApr '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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 65 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star60
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star5
Questions parents ask about CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL
Is CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0290, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 26, 2002. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL offer free VPK?
- Yes. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL 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.
What are CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:45 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL care for?
- CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL is licensed for up to 248 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CENTRAL, 3 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.
