4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must 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. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
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There were 2 staff members that did not complete the required 40 hour childcare training as required.
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2026
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
4.2.7(B), Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record.
Inspector notes
All staff files checked for compliance and the following non-compliance was observed; Staff in-service logs were not complete or all certificates not on file. TA was provided that all in-service hours and logs must be on file for licensing to confirm that a minimum of 10 in- service hours were done throughout the year.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
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The diaper changing surface in the infant room is not impermeable and was not being cleaned or sanitized after child was diapered. Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek C17BO0077 / 45258 5700 NW 94th Ave Tamarac FL 33321 Routine2 07/07/2025 Page 2 of 5
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
25-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.10.2(B), Handbook: Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. Staff did not wash hands after diapering/toileting a child.
Inspector notes
During the inspection the infant class was observed returning from outdoor waterplay. Staff was observed changing the infants out of the wet outfits and it was observed that the diaper of the next to last child was changed. Staff was wearing gloves to change the infant but the gloves were not changed after the procedure was complete nor was handwashing observed.
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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7.1, 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. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care.
Report comments
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that one child had an expired immunization record
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2025
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
37-04
Higher concern: Transportation
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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 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. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required.
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of this inspection there was no proof of a current approved fire inspection having been conducted by the fire department this year. The fire inspection conducted last year was conducted on 06/20/2024. Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek C17BO0077 / 45258 5700 NW 94th Ave Tamarac FL 33321 Routine2 07/07/2025 Page 4 of 5
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2025
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TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must 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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance.
Correction / follow-up note
1 staff member who previously worked in child care did not have proof of completing the 45-hour DCF training.
Correction status
Due by November 13, 2024
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TRAINING - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
3.9.2(F)(1), Handbook: An accurate alcohol thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible.The thermometer for the refrigerator/freezer in the [SEE COMMENTS] was missing/not accurate. (Section 17.2, number 6)
Report comments
Thermometers are needed for both the refrigerator and freezer in the 2's classroom.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 35 - Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook [SR]
Official code
35-02
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 explain the current process for ensuring the center maintains a valid and up-to-date fire inspection report?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from July 2025 noted that the facility did not have an approved fire inspection on file at that time.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion across multiple reports between 2024 and 2026.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage handwashing and sanitation routines, especially during transitions like returning from outdoor play?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted an instance where staff did not wash hands after a diapering procedure.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for verifying that all children have current immunization records on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in July 2025 noted that a child's immunization record was expired.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all diaper changing surfaces are properly maintained and sanitized according to health standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that a diaper changing surface was not impermeable as required.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.