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TEMPLE BETH EMET EARLY CHILDHOOD

4807 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330

License:
C17BO0086
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
296
License expiration:
December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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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 inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for TEMPLE BETH EMET EARLY CHILDHOOD from March 14, 2023 through April 28, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 2, 2026.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
16

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13 local median in Broward County

Compared to 701 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.85

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(c), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff personnel did not have proof of translated/evaluated diploma and/or degree. See supplemental sheet.
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 details below].
Report comments
At the time of this inspection, it was noted that staff personnel did not complete the 45-hour training within 15 months from the date of employment. See supplemental sheet. Page 1 of 5
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
Report comments
Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training. See supplemental sheet.
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-05
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-30(c), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. (See supplemental page) Technical Assistance was provided for diploma/ degree translation.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
02-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.7 and 4.2.7(D), Handbook: Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Sec. 7-30(a)(1), Ordinance: All child care personnel permanently assigned to care for infants must complete four hours of annual in-service training specifically geared to infant care. Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, child care personnel did not complete the required in-service training.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
03-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.5(F), Handbook: The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level, and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply and two exits must be provided. The facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [the playground chain link fence needs upper clips and gaps observed throughout the fence. Rust build up/ erosion observed on fence.]. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, the facilitys fencing was inadequate in that [ the playground chain link fence needs upper clips and gaps observed throughout the fence. Rust build up/ erosion observed on fence. ]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
21-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. SCHOOL READINESS
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
50-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Sec. 7-36(a)(2)(a) and (b), Ordinance: Shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall be provided in indoor play space areas. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 18 inches but does not exceed 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The shock-absorbent floor covering shall extend a minimum of two feet beyond all sides of the equipment. In areas in which play equipment is used and the equipment has a climbing height of greater than 36 inches, there shall be a shock-absorbent matting or floor covering approved by the local licensing agency. The placing of equipment against the wall is permissible. The shock-absorbent matting or floor covering shall extend a minimum of six feet beyond all sides of the equipment, or to the wall if fewer than six feet from that side of the equipment. There was no/inadequate protective surface under the [ROCK CLIMBING STRUCTURE IN 3 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM].
Inspector notes
There was a rock climbing structure observed in the 3 year old class that did not meet the fall zone of shock absorbent matting criteria and the required minimum of six feet beyond all sides of the equipment. Shock absorbent matting must be equivalent to 6 inches of impact resilience.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
17-05
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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. License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facility had a fire inspection on 3/10/25. There are some violations that must be corrected before an approved certificate is issued.
Correction status
Due by July 7, 2025
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
47-01
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [2y/o group]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
Report comments
Complainant alleges that two children were wondering a courtyard unsupervised that was accessible through a broken gate. They were found by the maintenance staff and returned to class. The two children were separated from the group when transitioning to another class. A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/24/2024 and statements from the director (R. Sheridan), teachers(J. Light and Y. Greenstein) and maintenance supervisor(O. Monterosa) were received. Per the director, the teachers are newish and she was in the room assisting when it happened. There were two teachers in the room and herself with 12 children. Ms. J was changing a child's diaper when the group was going to ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 24, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
08-02
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
The fire inspection expired on 3/16/2024
Correction status
Due by April 1, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-01
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
Report comments
Fire inspection expired on 2/17/2023
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-01

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

Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and updated throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted a need for improved accuracy in attendance tracking. This question helps clarify how the center currently monitors child locations to ensure all children are accounted for.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps have been taken to ensure that all required safety and fire inspections are current and properly documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports indicate that the facility has previously had findings regarding the status of its annual fire inspection documentation. This question allows the director to explain how they keep these mandatory safety records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and have the necessary documentation on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to staff training and documentation requirements over the past several years. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center maintains its staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe the routine maintenance schedule for the outdoor play equipment and fencing?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections have noted concerns regarding playground fencing and surface materials. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively maintains its outdoor play spaces.
Related violations
General question

How do you approach communication with families if there is a change in classroom staffing or a transition in the daily routine?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding staffing and transitions helps parents feel confident about their child's daily environment. This question helps families understand the center's approach to keeping parents informed about changes that affect their children.