Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.33
Lutheran Services Florida, Inc
3691 Oswego Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- License:
- C15PB0032
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 32
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Lutheran Services Florida, Inc from February 23, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 15, 2026.
Supervision 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33409
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, fire extinguisher last serviced on 04/2025
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC)
- Official code
- 29-02
No recorded violations in this report
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3 year-old] group as evidenced by [children were figthing in the bathroom].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Based on the lead teacher statement and the RBT representative, teacher Rodgerick was not responded appropriately to the situation. Teacher Rodgerick assisted the two boys fighting in the bathroom and did not intervene. Corrected onsite: As the RBT representative intervened and stopped the fight. Article VIII.C.1: Childcare personnel must provide children with supervision and care in accordance with the childrens age and required needs and be accountable for the children at all times.
- 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 failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence.
- Report comments
- No incident report was available for review at the time of the inspection. Based on our conversation: The incident reports will be created and shared with the parent of both children involved
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident.
- Report comments
- Parent of the children involved in the fight were not notified about the incident. Based on our conversation, both parent will be notified
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-02
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
How does your team approach active supervision to ensure children are supported during play and transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a concern regarding direct supervision in a classroom. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how staff are trained to monitor and engage with children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for ensuring all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, remains up to date and properly documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2026 identified that a fire extinguisher lacked the required annual service tag. This question helps clarify how the facility tracks maintenance schedules for essential safety gear.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for documenting and communicating with families if an unusual incident or accident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 indicate a past finding where a parent was not notified following an incident. Discussing this process helps parents understand the center's communication standards during unexpected events.
Related violations
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning your daily routines and classroom management expectations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center trains and mentors its team provides insight into how they maintain consistent care and supervision for the children.
General question
What methods do you use to keep parents informed about their child's day and any important updates from the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps build a strong partnership between families and the center, ensuring everyone is aligned on the child's needs and experiences.