Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.12
CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
1901 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071
- License:
- C17BO0537
- 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: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- March 31, 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.
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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 inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from February 21, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of June 8, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33071
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 12%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.58
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024October 29, 2025June 8, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024June 11, 2024October 29, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 11, 2024October 24, 2024February 13, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2024June 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(c)(2), Ordinance: In groups where children of varying ages are combined, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the youngest child in the group. In groups where children of varying ages were combined, a staff-to-child ratio of [2] staff for [15] children was observed.
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed during todays visit: Infant-1 yr old: 1:4 1-3 yr old: 2:15 (out of ratio) 4yr old and school age: 1:12
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The following repairs are needed on the playground: The rock climbing structure is cracked in several areas. CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY C17BO0537 / 50085 1901 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs FL 33071 Routine1 06/08/2026 Page 2 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-03
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 12 months. The facility did not have a completed equipment maintenance log as required. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The last maintenance check was conducted in March. There was no documentation of maintenance checks for playground during the months of April and May.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.5(A) and (B), Handbook: The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. The facility failed to conduct emergency preparedness drills as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire drill log was not up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 48 - Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 48-05
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. License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- The following attendance was recorded on the attendance record: Mixed group of 1-3 yr old had 15 children and 11 children were marked present. Mixed group of 4 yr old and school age children had 12 children and 11 children were marked present. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . 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. ___________________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- 17 ceilings tiles need to be replaced as they showed signs of being wet in the 2 and 3 year old room.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-14
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 top of the fence was missing clips between the big playground and small one, in addition the fence bottom needs to be made tight as the clips had come off at the far side of the playground.]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The top of the fence was missing clips between the big playground and small one, in addition the fence bottom needs to be made tight as the clips had come off at the far side of the playground. CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY C17BO0537 / 50085 1901 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs FL 33071 Routine2 10/29/2025 Page 2 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- In the two year old room a changing pad was found to be torn.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 25-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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.
- Report comments
- During this inspection was noted that one staff person had not begun the 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. Staff person was hired at this facility on 08/02/2024. During the routine #2 inspection it was noted that two staff had not begun their 40 hour training within 90 days of employment. One staff person has completed the training and the second staff person provided evidence that the training was begun within the 90 day period.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 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
- 03-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that one staff person hired in August 2024 did not have background screening as required. Technical assistance was provided to the director in how to check the progress of screening.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 7.4.1(A), Handbook: Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(8)(b), F.A.C. A complete CF-FSP Form 5131 was not on file for all employees. Staff Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that there were two staff that did not have this form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
- Official code
- 01-15
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-30(b), 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
- At the time of this inspection there was no proof of education for one staff person. If education was obtained out of the country it needs to be translated.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2024
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 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.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that two staff person had begun the 40 hour training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-32, Ordinance: Before the first day of employment at a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, must have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health attesting that the person is in good health in order to care for children in a child care facility setting. The health assessment statement shall be documented on a form prescribed by the local licensing agency and updated at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection one staff person did not have a physician statement of good health on file as required.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- During this inspection, a staff member did not complete the 40 hour training within 12 months from the date training began.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 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
- 03-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Sec 7-4.02(j), 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(s) approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agency's 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 two (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. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff missing the required training. Staff Requirement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Cribs For Kids class required by this office was not observed for staff members who staff the infant room at any time.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 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
- 03-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(I), Handbook: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.Tamper resistant electrical outlets or safety covers were missing from outlets. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Safety plug covers were missing throughout the school and a cracked face plate was observed in the VPK room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-20
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
- Various toxins including medicine, hand sanitizer and bug spray that were accessible to children were removed during inspection.
- 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.02(g)(6)(c)(1), Ordinance: Electronic media (computers, televisions, radios, smart phones, and other handheld devices) use is prohibited for children younger than two (2) years of age, including during inclement weather.Electronic media was used for children under two (2) years of age. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection, electronic media (television) was being utilized with children under 2 years of age.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 20-09
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
- Signs of wear were observed on the changing pad in the ones room during this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 27-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.4.1(A), Handbook: The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.The capacity was not posted in the [see narrative]classroom. License/Certificates [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, the posted capacity was not observed in several classrooms. The child care provider was emailed a full copy of the newly revised Broward County Child Care Ordinance with this inspection report. The email also included a document highlighting the updated/revised standards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 47-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(I), Handbook: All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.Tamper resistant electrical outlets or safety covers were missing from outlets. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Outlet safety covers were added during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 11-20
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [see narrative]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection, cracks were observed on several of the rock steps on the climber.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 24 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 24-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8 (B), Handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and or/expulsion policies. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A complaint was received on 7/24/2023 alleging that on 7/20/23 at about 3p or 4p at summer camp, a counselor named Ms. S. grabbed a child by the arms, dragged her into the bathroom, and choked her because she was being "bad". As a result, the child had difficulty breathing and sustained red fingerprint bruises mostly on the left arm while the right arm is just red. A complaint inspection was conducted on 7/25/2023 and video footage of incident was received from administration (DH). Per video footage, the teacher was observed dragging the child down the hallway by the arms and into a room. The child was yelling that she didn't want to go and was resisting the teacher's grip. B ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Child Discipline: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate a time when the facility was observed to be out of the required staff-to-child ratio for a mixed-age group.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the accuracy of daily attendance rosters for children moving between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a discrepancy between the number of children present in a classroom and the number recorded on the attendance roster.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required emergency preparedness drills are conducted and documented on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has been cited more than once for issues related to emergency preparedness documentation and drill requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all new staff members have completed their background screening and required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from October 2024 noted that certain staff members did not have the required background screening forms on file at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine maintenance schedule for the outdoor play equipment and how you ensure it remains in safe condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across recent inspections where outdoor equipment was found to need repairs or where maintenance logs were incomplete.
Related violations