Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.76
- Local median
- 0.4
Congregation B'nai Israel Of Boca Raton, Inc.
2200 W Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- License:
- C15PB0300
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 403
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Congregation B'nai Israel Of Boca Raton, Inc. from February 15, 2023 through March 16, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 20, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 16, 2025 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33431
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024February 21, 2024July 10, 2025July 25, 2025October 20, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024February 21, 2024July 25, 2025October 20, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023February 15, 2024April 2, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023February 15, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023February 15, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [room 105] area exceeded 110 degrees.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, measured the water temperature of the diaper changing handwashing sink in room 105. Temperature read 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Technical assistance was provided that the temperature of the handwashing sink cannot exceed 110 degrees. Provider had maintenance repair the water faucet to adjust temperature during the inspection, resolving the non-compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [items in the children's bathroom in room 7 and 10 ].
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the children's bathrooms in room 7 and 10 had items/unnecessary materials. Technical assistance was provided to have the bathrooms decluttered and with items essential for toileting/bathroom needs only. Provider had the items removed from the bathrooms, resolving the non-compliance at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
- Official code
- 16-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Not all rooms were adequately ventilated.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the mechanical ventilator in children's bathroom of room 7 was in disrepair. Technical assistance was provided that the ventilation must be operating in the bathrooms and classrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [room 109 toddlers group ] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, observed the attendance log for the toddlers in classroom 109 had not been completed at 10:18 AM. No children were marked present, while 12 were in the group. Additionally, in room 108 one child was not signed in who joined the group at a later time. The staff corrected the non-compliance during the inspection. Rooms 103 and 102 also needed updates to their attendance sheets for children accounted in the group, which was resolved during the inspection. Technical assistance was given for the attendance logs to be filled out, which the staff completed at time of the inspection resolving the non-compliance. Attendance logs must be completed to give real time information.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [diaper changing room by the playground] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the diaper changing pad in the diapering room by the playground to have a hole in the corner. Technical assistance was provided that diaper changing pads must be in good repair/condition for cleaning and sanitation purposes. The assistant director replaced the changing pad at the time of the routine inspection, resolving the non-compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [multiple class bathrooms with improper storage by the toilets and behind the doors ].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed several classroom bathrooms with inadequate storage of materials. Observed gift/wrapping, packaged dinnerware set, a stool, brooms/mop, portable fans and foldable chair for example. Technical assistance was provided that children's bathrooms must have proper storage for sanitation purposes and instructions were provided to remove unnecessary equipment/materials.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
- Official code
- 16-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [room 4] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, observed the attendance log (threshold counts as per facility) for Room 4. Observed 11 children marked present, but 10 were with the group as one child was picked up earlier and the attendance had not been updated. The teacher promptly corrected the attendance log. Technical assistance was provided that at all times the daily attendance log must give real time information.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [broken water fountain on the first floor].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed a broken/leaking water fountain on the first floor. The water fountain had a bucket underneath it to collect the leaking water. Technical assistance was provided that the water fountain needs to be repaired. At the time this report was written, the facility sent images via email to the inspector confirming the water fountain had since been repaired.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [rusted benches in outdoor areas].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed rusted benches in outdoor areas throughout the facility. Additionally, there was rust in the girl's and boy's bathrooms' larger stall where the handicap metal bars were rusted. Technical assistance was provided that all rust must be either removed or repaired as to not pose a hazard. The maintenance team manager ordered new benches for deliver to install at the time of the inspection. The assistant director at the time this report was written sent a photo via email demonstrating the rust had been resolved for one of the benches by removing the bench.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to immediately notify the Health Department when an outbreak of communicable disease was suspected.
- Report comments
- The facility had 8 cases of hands foot and mouth in an infant classroom. On 3/25/24 a letter was sent out to the parents regarding hand foot and mouth disease. On 3/26/24 the room was sanitized using an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer after 6 cases were confirmed. On 3/27/24 the 7th case was confirmed. On 3/29/24 the 8th case was confirmed. The facility failed to report an outbreak to the Department. During the inspection, the facility contacted EPI to report the cases. Technical Assistance: Ensure the department is contacted if you have 2 or more students/staff showing symptoms within 72 hours and/or 1 or more confirmed cases of communicable diseases.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 54 - Reporting to Public Health Department (Article XIV.C)
- Official code
- 54-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility has a licensed capacity of [403] children, and [406] children were in care including [0] on field trip(s).
- Inspector notes
- The inspector counted all children present and 406 children were in attendance. Technical Assistance: The licensed capacity is 403 and shall not be exceeded at any time. During the end of the inspection children children were already being picked up via car line. The inspector observed more than 6 cars picking up children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - License Capacity (Article IV.A)
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [rooms 106/202/205] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed the following attendance logs not in real time: Room 106: Group A had 6 children present but 7 signed in. Group B had 6 children present and 5 signed in. Room 202: Had one child not signed out for OT. Room 205: Had one child not signed out for injury. Violation was corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [4/5/8/9/10/11/12] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [10/11/10/10/10/10/10] children and [11/15/15/11/12/15/11] children were observed in care.
- Report comments
- At no time during the day should the amount of children in the room surpass the listed room capacities. Technical Assistance: Ensure the capacities are being maintained and that attendance records accurately show the amount of children present.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
- Official code
- 04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [all classrooms ]
- Inspector notes
- The room capacities were not posted in any of the classrooms. Staff stated they had taken them down to laminate them. Technical Assistance: Ensure all rooms have the correct capacities listed per the most recent capacity sheet provided to the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
- Official code
- 04-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [Room 106] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Report comments
- Diaper changing pad had a tear. Technical Assistance: Ensure diaper changing mats are impermeable to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [101 & 12] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [ceiling tiles being damaged. ].
- Report comments
- There were damaged ceiling tiles in rooms 101 & 12. Technical Assistance: Ensure all ceiling tiles are in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling in the [room 106] roomwas not clean.
- Report comments
- An air vent in Room 106 was dirty. Technical Assistance: Ensure air vents are being cleaned regularly.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [rust on a pole ] which is hazardous.
- Inspector notes
- Observed rust on a pole at the entrance of the imagination playground. Technical Assistance: Ensure all areas in the playground as well as the playground equipment are free of rust.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [the broken chainlink in the fence on imagination playground. ].
- Report comments
- The chain link fence in the imagination playground has broken links. Technical Assistance: Ensure the fence is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to take the daily attendance log when the building was evacuated during a fire drill.
- Report comments
- Rooms 102 & 202 did not take their attendance records when the building was evacuated. Technical Assistance: Ensure staff are keeping attendance records in real time on them at all times and following emergency evacuation protocols. Fire Drill conducted while inspector was on site. 2/15/24 @ 10:33AM 119 Adults 398 Children
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [room 8] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child was not marked present for Room 8. Violation was corrected at time of inspection. Technical Assistance: Ensure attendance records are kept in real time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [room 105].
- Inspector notes
- Observed a staff purse in an unlocked cabinet. Technical Assistance: Ensure handbags and all other personal items are inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed outlets not covered in rooms 115 & 120. Violation corrected at time of inspection. Technical Assistance: Ensure all outlets are covered.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name.
- Report comments
- Two bottles in Room 106 were in the fridge and were not labeled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G)
- Official code
- 45-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not provided in all refrigeration/cold holding units.
- Report comments
- The fridge in Room 106 did not have a thermometer.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-17
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [November].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility had a fire drill scheduled for 11/30 but had to postpone it. No fire drill was completed during the month of November. The facility will complete a fire drill on 12/8/23 and provide DOH with the log of the completed drill. Technical Assistance: Fire drills must be conducted monthly and logged after completion. Fire Drill records must be kept for 1 year. Avoid scheduling monthly drills at the end of the month to avoid being incompliance. Fire Drill: 10/26/2023 75 Adults 324 Children Fire Inspection: 10/19/2023
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility failed to keep all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children; [lysol wipes and raid ] was observed [in room120 & room 202], a location accessible to children.
- Report comments
- The following room had unlocked items that state "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" Room 120: lysol wipes found in an unlocked lower cabinet in classroom. Room 202: Raid found under the sink cabinet. Items were removed or placed in locked cabinets at time of inspection. Technical Assistance: Ensure cabinets containing products that state "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" are kept locked or products are stored in areas that are inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Report comments
- Reviewed 6 staff files that do not have a current physical on file. Technical Assistance: Ensure all staff files are being kept up to date and staff are complying with completing a physical every 2 years.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Reviewed 5 staff files who had not started/completed the required training within one year. 4 staff must complete the 45 hrs. to continue employment. 1 staff must show proof they have started the courses within 90 days of employment. Technical Assistance: Ensure staff are starting the courses within the 90 days of employment. If any staff are employed with courses that have been started, they must complete them within 1 year of the day the courses were started.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility failed to keep all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children; [wipes/soap] was observed [in room 204 - unlocked cabinet], a location accessible to children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed the following items unlocked cabinets: Room 204 - lysol wipes, EZ kill wipes, soap Technical Assistance: Violation was corrected at time of inspection. Ensure any items that state: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN are securely stored and inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-01
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 maintaining real-time attendance logs in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where attendance logs were not updated in real time to reflect the children present in specific groups. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff ensure these records remain accurate throughout the day.
- Context
- The facility corrected these issues during the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures do you have in place to ensure that hazardous items, such as cleaning supplies or personal belongings, remain inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate repeated concerns regarding items like cleaning supplies and personal belongings being accessible to children in classrooms. This question helps parents understand the center's current storage protocols and staff training on safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team coordinate with the Health Department when managing communicable disease protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past instance where the facility did not immediately notify the Health Department regarding a suspected disease outbreak. This question helps clarify the current communication plan for reporting health concerns to the appropriate authorities.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking playground equipment and classroom facilities to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show past findings related to playground maintenance and equipment repair needs. Understanding the center's maintenance schedule helps parents see how the facility proactively manages the safety and condition of its environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training and documentation to ensure all personnel records, such as physical examinations, are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous finding where staff physical examination documentation was missing. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements for its staff.
- Context
- The facility was given a due date to correct this documentation.
Related violations