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Red School House And Shaw Enterprise, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Broward County
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (3 reviews)
1205 NW 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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Quick Facts

Capacity
164 children
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, Before School, After School
Subsidized Program
Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.
Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.
Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.
Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.
How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.
School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.
Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.
Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.
How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.

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Contact Information

📞 (954) 462-5627
1205 NW 4th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C17BO0244
Licensed Since
2014
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
District Office
Judicial Circuit 17 <br/> 115.S. Andrews Avenue Room 119 <br/> Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Reviews

2.5
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆
3 reviews
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Julie
2021-04-15 02:11:28
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

They honestly do not deserve even the 1 star. Director is rude and very mean to parents, staff and children. Old school learning and discipline of children

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Jensy
2016-09-07 12:57:10
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This daycare has been the worst daycare I have ever set foot upon.i am a Hispanic mother my one year old started going to red school house and the staff was so nasty to me right off the bat! I was astonished to see how poorly they treated me there because of my skin color unbelievable! My child would cry so much when I dropped him off and his eyes would be extra red when I picked him up,he would be extra hungry as well,as a mother I know they were neglecting my child!after the fourth day I pulled him out of there I was disgusted and DO NOT reccomend this facility to anyone.

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Happy Parent
2015-08-03 20:26:24
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This school is absolutely the best in the area. It feels great to know that my child is being taught at such a young age and not just set on a floor to play all day. This has been my best experience with a childcare center thus far.

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About the Provider

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RED SCHOOL HOUSE AND SHAW ENTERPRISE, INC. is a Child Care Facility in Fort Lauderdale FL, with a maximum capacity of 164 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:15AM to 4:30PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15AM to 4:30PM
  • Tuesday6:15AM to 4:30PM
  • Wednesday6:15AM to 4:30PM
  • Thursday6:15AM to 4:30PM
  • Friday6:15AM to 4:30PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Has Violation
2026-06-11 No
2026-02-13 No
2025-10-02 No
2025-06-30 No
2025-06-04 Yes
2025-02-12 No
2024-10-28 No
2024-07-09 No
2024-06-26 No
2024-06-24 Yes
2024-02-16 No
2023-10-16 No
2023-06-05 No
2023-03-30 No
2023-03-13 No
2023-02-22 Yes
2023-01-27 Yes
2022-07-01
2022-02-22

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