Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.33
BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
6060 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
- License:
- C17BO0894
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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
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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY from January 4, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 9, 2025 and involved child guidance.
Two later inspections, from January 9, 2026 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33068
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.09
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024September 4, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 2.8(A-B), and (F)(1-9), Handbook: The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: the use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; exposing a child to extremes temperature; rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head; isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised; binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; any abuse or maltreatment of a child; abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons. A method of discipline was used that was inappropriate in that [See below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Complaint states that her child's teacher scratched her by accident with her nails on 10/01/2025 and that there was an additional incident on the playground where the child was scratched. The parent was provided footage of the incident and stated she observed the teacher swiftly move across the classroom and pick her child up off the ground and carry her across the classroom. INVESTIGATION: A complaint inspection was conducted on 10/09/2025 and a statement from the director was given along with observation of the footage taken on 10/01/2025. Per the Director, " The teacher explained she was moving the children to another activity and the child did not move. The teacher said s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 09-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ensure that a lapse in licensure does not occur. The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application 45 days prior to the license expiration.
- Report comments
- The completed application was received past the due date. The application was hand delivered to the office on Monday, May 19th.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 45 - License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection 2 immunization records were expired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-8.05(e), Ordinance: Medication which has expired or is no longer being administered shall be returned to the parent.Medication was not being returned to parents as required. Section 16, number 8) Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection monitor observed an expired Epipen that was not returned to parents. The standard sited above is incorrect. A non-compliance has been issued for violation of CCF Handbook 6.5 (H)
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 41 - Medication Requirements Group: Sec. 7-8.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-8.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 41-08
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Current No. 8, Physician's Declaration of Good Health was expired for two staff members. See supplemental sheet for additional information.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you share more about the training and guidance provided to staff regarding positive interaction techniques and appropriate ways to handle children during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a concern regarding the appropriateness of physical handling during a classroom transition. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to staff training and child guidance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the timely return of expired medications to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2024 indicate a finding regarding the return of expired medication. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure medications are handled and returned appropriately.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that administrative deadlines, such as license renewals, are managed well in advance?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted a delay in submitting a license renewal application. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative oversight and planning practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all staff health assessments and required documentation remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining current staff health documentation and child immunization records has been a recurring topic in past inspections. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center manages these administrative requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication regarding daily routines helps parents stay informed about how their child's day is structured and managed. This question provides insight into the center's transparency and engagement with families.