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THE CHAI CENTER PRESCHOOL

5761 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076

License:
C17BO0421
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-Thu: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri: 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
121
License expiration:
June 30, 2027
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.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for THE CHAI CENTER PRESCHOOL from February 1, 2023 through June 10, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 26, 2026.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33076

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.44
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.92

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.1, Handbook: 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. The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Correction / follow-up note
There was a staff member that did not have proof of beginning required childcare training within 90 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2026
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
03-01
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
The infant teachers have not completed the childcare licensing approved safe sleep training. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED REGARDING ALL INFANT STAFF INCLUDING SUBSTITUTES AND STAFF RELIEVING INFANT STAFF FOR BREAKS SHOULD ALL HAVE THE REQUIRED SAFE SLEEP TRAINING CRIBS FOR KIDS
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2026
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
03-05
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
A high school diploma was not observed for one staff member.
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3.6.4(B), Handbook: All programs must have a written policy and procedure to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. There was no policy on file. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
A shaken baby policy was not observed during this inspection.
Correction status
Due by September 23, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
22-15
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1.2, Handbook: If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university. If a college degree is earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification or an accredited college/university to be equivalent to a U.S. degree. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff member (s) who need educational documents translated. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
An evaluated proof of education was not observed for one staff member.
Correction status
Due by January 2, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-07
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.1, Handbook: 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.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for staff who did not begin the training within 90 days of employment. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
During this inspection, a staff member was observed having not yet started their required training within the 90 day window.
Correction status
Due by January 11, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
During this inspection, multiple unlocked closets were observed that contained potentially poisonous supplies. They were locked during inspection. The sink cabinet in the two year old room will be fixed to lay flush so as to prevent a pinching hazard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-05
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
4.2.5, Handbook:All staff shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of staff without the required training. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
Fire extinguisher training was not observed for one staff member.
Correction status
Due by January 4, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
49-02
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements must be signed annually by all child care personnel. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff with missing/expired forms. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
This form was completed for all staff during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
Official code
01-16
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Proof of education was missing for one staff member.
Correction status
Due by November 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-06
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.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff/volunteers who are out of compliance. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
The completed 40 hour training was not observed for five staff members. Page 1 of 7
Correction status
Due by November 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.2, Handbook: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within twelve (12) months of date of employment in the child care industry.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the training. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
A completed literacy training was not observed for 5 staff members.
Correction status
Due by November 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.3, Handbook: All child care personnel, including substitutes and volunteers, who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abuse head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
This completed training was not observed for 5 staff members.
Correction status
Due by November 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-05
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.2.6, Handbook: Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In- Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(8)(i), F.A.C., 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.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff who did not have documentation of completing in-service training on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
Properly recorded annual in-service was not observed for any staff member.
Correction status
Due by November 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Staff Requirement [SR]
Inspector notes
Expired medical statements were not observed for two staff members.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
Official code
05-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
Accessible toxins/hazards were observed in two closets.
Correction status
Due by November 2, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(o), Ordinance:The routine changing of air conditioner filters must be maintained in a log for review by the local licensing agency. There was either no log or the log does not indicated that air conditioner filters are changed routinely. Facility/Storage [SR]
Inspector notes
April is the last entry observed on the A/C filter log.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
14-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
7-5.04(d)(2), Ordinance: At all times when infants are napping or sleeping, mobiles hanging above cribs or play yards shall be prohibited, and no items shall be contained inside, attached to, or hung on any crib or play yard, including, but not limited to, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, bumper pads, bibs, blankets, quilts, or comforters. Infants may use pacifiers while napping or sleeping, as long as such pacifiers are not tied or fastened to the infants' clothing or to the crib or play yard. Items such as [see narrative]were observed in a crib/play yard with a sleeping infant. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
Items observed in cribs were removed during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
22-08
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
7-5.04(f), Ordinance: The owner of a child care facility shall ensure that all parents of infants are provided a copy of the child care facility's written policy on providing an infant safe sleep environment upon enrollment of their child(ren). A copy of the signed statement from the parent acknowledging receipt of the policy must be included in the child's enrollment file maintained at the child care facility. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of children without a signed safe sleep policy statement on file. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
A signed safe sleep policy was not observed in the infant files.
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
22-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3.12(B), Handbook: Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for two years. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
The last entry observed on the playground log is April. THE CHAI CENTER PRESCHOOL C17BO0421 / 46754 5761 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs FL 33076 Routine2 10/02/2023 Page 4 of 7
Correction status
Due by November 16, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
24-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
7.5(B), Handbook: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.The attendance sheet was missing [see narrative]. License/Certificates [SR]
Inspector notes
Times of arrival were not observed on the attendance for several classrooms. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. THE CHAI CENTER PRESCHOOL C17BO0421 / 46754 5761 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs FL 33076 Routine2 10/02/2023 Page 6 of 7 ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Erika Wheeler 10/02/2023 ___________________________ ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 52 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
52-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec. 7-4.01(k)(8)(a-c), Ordinance: All child care personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent.See the Supplemental Inspection Sheet for the name(s) of any staff whose proof of education was not on file.
Correction / follow-up note
Proof of education was not observed for three staff members.
Correction status
Due by March 1, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
02-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the children. All surfaces or items accessible to children shall be free of toxic materials, and pose no threat to the health and safety of the children or personnel. Lead-based paints are prohibited.3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic substance was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The janitor closet was unlocked during this inspection.
Correction status
Due by February 6, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
12-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sec. 7-5.05(g)(1), Ordinance: When children in diapers are in care, there shall be a diaper changing surface with an impermeable surface that shall be replaced and/or cleaned with a sanitizing solution after each use.The diaper changing surface was not impermeable and could not be adequately sanitized. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
A tear was observed in the diaper changing pad in the one year old's room.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
7.1, Handbook:The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certificate of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 from the custodial parent or guardian.An up-to-date and age-appropriate immunization record was not current for the children listed on the Supplemental Inspection Sheet. Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
Expired shot records were observed for two children.
Correction status
Due by February 15, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
39-03
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]
Inspector notes
A current, posted fire inspection was not observed during this visit.
Correction status
Due by March 3, 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

Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members, including substitutes, are up to date on required safe sleep training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that infant safe sleep policies and training documentation have been identified as areas needing attention in past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and maintains these important certifications for all staff.
Context
A later clean inspection exists after the most recent finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the facility take to ensure that all storage areas for cleaning supplies and other materials remain locked and inaccessible to children throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the storage of hazardous materials has been a topic of concern in multiple reports. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you verify that all staff members have completed the required fire safety and emergency training within their first month of employment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a gap in fire extinguisher training for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current onboarding and training verification process.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that daily attendance records are accurately completed for every classroom throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report identified that arrival times were missing from attendance records in certain classrooms. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate tracking of children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for keeping staff training records organized and ensuring that all required educational documentation is on file and current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that various staff training and education documentation requirements have been noted across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative and professional development requirements.
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