GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 42 and 64. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2861 NW 9th St, Pompano Beach FL, 33069
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Licensed for
- 44 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 5:00AM to 6:30PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00AM to 6:30PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00AM to 6:30PM
- Thursday
- 5:00AM to 6:30PM
- Friday
- 5:00AM to 6:30PM
- Saturday
- 8:00AM to 4:00PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC 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
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C17BO0129
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Address
- 2861 NW 9th St, Pompano Beach FL, 33069
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19549707528
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 28, 2013
- License expires
- March 31, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
FindingJun '23
Jun 21, 2023
12-05: Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ens…
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
34-12: 2.4.4(B), Handbook: Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than feeding times. A child was observed in a high chair outside of feeding times. Food Service/Nutr…
FindingJun '25
Jun 24, 2025
19-03: 3.6.1(D) and (G), Handbook: Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, an… | 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… | 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
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC
Is GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0129, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 28, 2013. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC 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.
Is GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC 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.
How many children can GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC care for?
- GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC is licensed for up to 44 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at GENTLE HUGZ PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE, LLC, 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.
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