Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.33
Lutheran Services Florida, Inc
100 S Chillingworth Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- License:
- C15PB0031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 200
- 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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Lutheran Services Florida, Inc from March 16, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 10, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of October 23, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from November 13, 2025 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33409
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.54
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023May 14, 2024Inspection 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A staffing ratio of [6:1] for the children age [1 to 2] is the minimum required. There was/were [1] staff for [7] children aged [1 to 2] observed.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the staff-to-child ratio in the one-year-old classroom did not meet the minimum regulatory requirement. Licensing standards mandate a ratio of one staff member per six children aged 12 to 24 months. At the time of observation, seven children in this age group were present with only one staff member assigned to the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to support compliance. The facility was advised to maintain appropriate staffing levels at all times across all age groups and classrooms, including ensuring adequate coverage when staff members temporarily leave the classroom. The issue was resolved on site when the second teacher, who had briefly ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B)
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [2yr old class diaper change] hand washing area.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, hot running water was not available at the diaper-changing handwashing stations in all two-year-old classrooms. Technical assistance was provided, and the facility was reminded of the requirement to maintain hot running water, regulated to a maximum of 110F, at all diaper-changing handwashing areas to support proper hygiene and regulatory compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [1yr old diaper change] area exceeded 110 degrees.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the hot water temperature at the handwashing sink in the one-year-old diaper-changing area exceeded the maximum allowable limit of 110F. Technical assistance was provided, and the facility was reminded that hot water in all diaper-changing handwashing areas must not exceed 110F.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [3yr] group was not completed to give real time information.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, a child was observed to be signed in on the attendance log despite not being present at the facility that day. The facility was reminded of the importance of accurately recording attendance by signing children in upon arrival and signing them out upon departure to ensure proper accountability and compliance with licensing requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The child care staff failed to comply with the facilitys written policy as evidenced by [teacher pushing, hitting and pinching child's ear during nap time].
- Report comments
- Video footage from 05/02/2024 showed child be being pushed and hit aggressively during nap time because child would not go to sleep. D.T.(VPK teacher) could even be seen pinching child's ear. Teacher also covered child's head with blanket multiple times. This goes against facilities discipline policy and DOH standards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The child care staff failed to comply with the facilitys written policy as evidenced by [a video footage and staments were the teacher in the 4 year-old classroom put a clear tape around a child's middle and index finger].
- Report comments
- On 9/22/23 A teacher put clear tape on child's middle and index finger , after the teacher warning for not to point the middle finger in the classroom TA: staff shall comply with the facilitys written disciplinary policies. Disciplinary policy should always be constructive
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to have all emergency telephone numbers posted. The telephone numbers noted in letter(s) as follows were not posted:[Ambulance, Fire, Police, Regional and National Poison Control, Florida Abuse Hotline, Palm Beach County Health Department] 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department
- Report comments
- No emergency telephone numbers were posted in the following classrooms: EHS-D(two year old's) HS-B(three year old's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F)
- Official code
- 27-01
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 [06/07/2023]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department
- Report comments
- A current and approved fire inspection was not available for the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [Four Year Old's(B)] group did not include the names of all children in attendance.
- Report comments
- Two children that were present in the classroom at the time, names were not on the attendance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-02
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 the daily attendance log is accurate and reflects children present in real time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from October 2025 noted an instance where the attendance log did not accurately reflect children present at the facility. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to maintain accurate daily records.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by October 23, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or support do you provide to staff regarding your disciplinary policies and positive guidance techniques?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 include findings regarding staff compliance with the facility's written disciplinary policies. Asking about training helps clarify how the center ensures staff members consistently use constructive guidance methods.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain water temperatures in the diaper-changing areas to ensure they stay within safe limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that water temperatures in a diaper-changing area exceeded the recommended limit. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance and monitoring practices used to keep facility conditions safe.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by November 13, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring classrooms are always staffed according to the required ratios, especially during transitions or breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted a temporary staffing ratio concern in one classroom. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent supervision throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about how their child's day is structured and how the center manages daily operations. Understanding these channels can help families feel more connected to the care their child receives.