Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.58
Luciano Martinez Child Development Center
1351 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- License:
- C15PB0028
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 140
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Luciano Martinez Child Development Center from February 9, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved administrative posting, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33406
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.24
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 4, 2025April 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, facility could not produce evidence of a yearly emergency drill.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 30-10
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [brooms and dust pan stored in the bathroom.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection observed brooms and dust pans stored in the bathroom (room106), but was corrected at the time of inspection.
- 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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
- Report comments
- Child: T. R. M.H. A.B. See supplemental for full name Violation was cleared at the time inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in or sign out record did not include the time the child was received or released. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Child: A.P. See supplemental for full name Violation was cleared at time of the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [hole at lower part of the screen door in the kitchen]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
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 process for ensuring that children are accurately signed in and out each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 show that there were instances where sign-in and sign-out records were missing required information or children were not signed in as required. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate attendance accountability for all children.
- Context
- The records indicate these issues were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage and document the required annual emergency drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the facility could not produce evidence of a yearly emergency drill at that time. This question allows the center to explain their current tracking system for ensuring all safety drills are conducted and documented annually.
- Context
- A correction was due by May 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and equipment are stored securely and away from children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that administrative and storage-related topics have appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. Asking about storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a tidy and secure environment for children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and schedules for their children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the childcare staff.
General question
What is your approach to staff training and supervision to ensure a high standard of care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff development and supervision practices provides insight into the center's commitment to quality care. This information helps families understand the environment and support structure provided for both the children and the teachers.