Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.61
- Local median
- 0.6
Bet Shira Early Childhood Center
7500 SW 120th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
- License:
- C11MD2063
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- October 26, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Bet Shira Early Childhood Center from February 1, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 30, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33156
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Upon reviewing staff files, the Licensing Specialist identified one staff member who did not have a cleared background screening on file. The staff member was immediately advised that she could not continue working until she did her background check and was sent home for the remainder of the day. TA was provided to the director regarding background screening requirements. The director was advised that the staff member may not return to work or have contact with children until her background screening has been completed and cleared in accordance with licensing requirements. Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- FSC observe at the time of inspection a staff working in the classroom, and when FSC look on the staff file found the staff does not complete the 40 hour introductory child care training. Family Services Counselor give additional time frame to finish the 40 Hour because is a limited testing date available. T.A. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [Children was missing Distracted Adults Brochure on file.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed at the time of inspection children file does not have the Distracted Adults Brochures on file sign by the month of April 2024. See supplemental sheet. T.A. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . (14 of 14) childr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of inspection the Fire inspection result has been past a year. T.A. 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 and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed at the time of the inspection all fire extinguisher in the premises by the childcare center not having the current year tag. T.A. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- FSC notice at the time of inspection classroom for the children in care does not have an Emergency Evacuation Plan posted. T.A. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to have areas of their facility to not be in good repair due to construction currently taking place onsite. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that all childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards, and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone while asleep in crib.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed infant in room asleep with no supervision. Per the DCF Handbook, "Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location." "During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook, "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed A staff did not complete the introductory child care training. TA was given to the person in charge ( Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department-approved training course, b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The center does not have a director at this time. TA was given to the person in charge ( Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF-FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for verifying that all staff members have cleared their background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate a finding regarding documentation of background screening clearance for a staff member. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel meet these requirements before starting their roles.
- Context
- The facility was provided with technical assistance regarding background screening requirements during the June 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that children are always supervised, especially during nap times or transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2023 noted a concern regarding the supervision of a child during nap time. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the center maintains safety and oversight for all children.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support your staff in completing their required introductory training and ongoing professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2024 inspection show a finding related to staff completion of the 40-hour introductory training. This question allows the director to explain their current approach to ensuring all staff are fully trained and qualified.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you maintain and update your emergency evacuation plans for each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted that an emergency evacuation plan was not properly posted in a classroom. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps safety information accessible and current.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and important safety information when children first enroll?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares essential information helps families feel confident in the communication loop. This question provides insight into how the facility ensures parents are informed about policies and procedures from the start.