Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.77
- Local median
- 0.66
Little Dude Ranch Academy
5047 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- License:
- C15PB0012
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Little Dude Ranch Academy from March 3, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 2, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 3, 2025.
Three later inspections, from November 3, 2025 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33415
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [8/30/25]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the facility inspection, the facility did not have an approved annual fire inspection on file. The last approved annual inspection was conducted on August 30, 2024. The facility underwent an initial annual inspection on September 23, 2025, however the inspection has not yet been approved and the fire department is scheduled to return for follow-up. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining current approved fire inspection documentation and completing all necessary corrections to achieve approval. The facility shall work with the fire department to address any outstanding deficiencies from the last inspection and obtain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 28-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing tower] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, the facility did not have protective surfacing extending at least 6 feet in every direction from the swing tower in the 2-year-old classroom outdoor play area. A stationary wooden flower planter was observed to the left of the swing tower within the required 6-foot protective surface zone where loose surfacing material should have been present. This configuration creates potential safety hazards by reducing fall protection zones and introducing hard obstacles within the swing's use area. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding playground safety zone requirements and proper protective surfacing specifications around play eq ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 31-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, staffs AE and AM did not have a signed current Affidavit of Good Moral Character on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, staffs AE, AR, MS, and ML did not have a signed current Child Abuse and Neglect Statement on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, observed construction in the after-school classroom/gym area, walls put up.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The useable floor space in the [multipurpose room] room(s) was reduced by storage of [stairwell, and load bearing walls for a second floor], which are not necessary for the normal day-to-day activities of the children.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, observed construction of a second floor in multipurpose room. The inclusion of load bearing walls to support the second floor and the stairwell leading to said second floor reduced the useable floor space of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
- Official code
- 04-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [cleaning supplies in the toilet, and the presence of items labelled \"keep out of the reach of Children\" within the reach of Children in the restroom of classroom.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- improper storage of cleaning supplies in the toilet, and the presence of items labelled "Keep out of the reach of Children" within the reach of Children in the restroom of classroom. Corrected on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
- Official code
- 16-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Individual, factory-installed or other approved child restraint was not provided in vehicles owned by the facility and designated for the transportation of children. (Section 6.1, number 2) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- One seat in vehicle PDEV20 had the wrong tongue for the buckle, so one child would not be able to wear a seat belt. Multiple seats in vehicle CYHL37 had no tongue piece for the buckles, so multiple children would not be able to wear a seat belt.
- Correction status
- Due by December 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 80-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [vpk classroom] group as evidenced by [ child was touched inappropriatel. Another child was able to pull down his pants and expose his private parts to classmates]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection, the staff member explained that she was in the classroom when the child inappropriately touched another child. The operator made corrections by separating the children the day the incident transpired.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [parent signature] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the incident report was not signed by the parent of the child. Technical assistance was given to the staff to complete incident/ accident reports and have the parents sign the form. The child no longer attend the facility the mother removed her child the day the incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-03
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening affidavits and child abuse training statements on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that some personnel files were missing signed affidavits of good moral character and child abuse awareness statements. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important records for all staff.
- Context
- The records indicate these items were due for correction by November 3, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous items are stored securely and out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 identified an instance where cleaning supplies were not stored securely. This question allows you to learn about the center's daily safety routines regarding hazardous materials.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your vehicle safety checks to ensure all child restraints are in good working order before transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2023 noted concerns regarding the condition of seat belt buckles in facility vehicles. Asking about their maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center prioritizes transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining active supervision in the classrooms, and how do you train staff to handle unexpected situations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report mentioned a concern regarding supervision during a classroom incident. This question helps you understand the center's current staff training and supervision practices.
- Context
- The center implemented corrections at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
Could you describe how you keep parents informed about the daily routines and any safety-related updates at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Strong communication between families and staff is essential for a transparent and supportive childcare environment. Understanding how the center shares information helps you feel more connected to your child's daily experience.