THE CHAI CENTER PRESCHOOL

CORAL SPRINGS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity121
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 3:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address5761 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs FL, 33076

CityCORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076

CountyBROWARD

Phone9546883638

Operating details

HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 3:00PM

Capacity121

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium16
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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5761 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs FL, 33076, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076

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  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 035/19/2026

    03. (03-05)

    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. 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 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 1bda4582-2c78-440b-bc7a-1015ac651484)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 035/19/2026

    03. (03-01)

    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. Comments: There was a staff member that did not have proof of beginning required childcare training within 90 days of hire. Due: 5/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 1bda4582-2c78-440b-bc7a-1015ac651484)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 229/16/2024

    22. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook (22-15)

    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] Comments: A shaken baby policy was not observed during this inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 80934d59-9a98-4f8e-8552-f911ea57ce4c)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 029/16/2024

    02. Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (02-06)

    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] Comments: A high school diploma was not observed for one staff member. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report 80934d59-9a98-4f8e-8552-f911ea57ce4c)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: CORAL SPRINGS, BROWARD County
  • Capacity: 121
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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