Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 1.83
Lutheran Services Of Florida Inc
380 E 5th St, Pahokee, FL 33476
- License:
- C15PB0035
- 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:
- 102
- 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 inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Lutheran Services Of Florida Inc from April 11, 2023 through February 24, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 24, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of December 15, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 15, 2025 through February 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33476
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 4.78
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 7 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
March 6, 2025April 11, 2025May 2, 2025June 2, 2025July 2, 2025November 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Staff responsible for children in the outdoor play area failed to situate themselves so that all children could be observed and supervised.
- Inspector notes
- According to the two teachers Ms. Nixon and Ms. Adams, no one observed how the child sustained an injury to the forehead. The child (JW) walked to Ms. Nixon and stated that she hit her head, and the child walked Ms. Nixon to play equipment of where she sustained the injury. There was total of 2 adults and 17 students that was present on 11/20/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-03
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: [3.] 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
- Report comments
- The Staff completed the incident report on 11/20/2025, but the custodial parent did not the sign the incident report the day of.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-03
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 facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room D and C] area.
- Report comments
- The lighting in Classroom 3 (room D) was measured at 43 foot candles and in Room C the lighting was measured at 38.8 foot candles. TA: The lighting is to be kept at 50 foot candles at a minimum
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slides and balance beam] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Report comments
- The mulch was only two inches deep in the fall zones. TA: Mulch must be six inches deep and six feet around all potential fall zones in the playground
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room 3 and Room D] area.
- Report comments
- The lighting in room 3 was measured at 38.7 foot-candles and the lighting in Room C was 32.7 foot-candles. TA: Lighting must be a minimum of 50 foot-candles of natural or artificial light.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Room 3 and Room D] area.
- Report comments
- Lighting did not meet 50 foot-candles in either room: Room 3: 36.4 foot-candles Room D: 39.8 foot-candles
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [classroom C and classroom 3] area.
- Report comments
- Lighting was measured in two different classroom at desk level: Classroom C: 32.6 - 33.2 ft candles Classroom #3: 27.0 - 28.0 foot candles
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Classroom # 3 & classroom C] area.
- Report comments
- Lighting was measured in two different locations in the following rooms(at desk level): Classroom C: 21.9-34.9 foot candles Classroom #3: 16.1-21.3 foot candles
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [3 year-old+ & VPK ] group did not include the names of all children in attendance.
- Report comments
- Classroom C (VPK group): 20 children were present in the room, 19 were recorded on the attendance log. Classroom # 3 ( 3 yr old and up): 23 children were present , 24 were recorded on the attendance log Per conversation with the teachers, 1 child from classroom #3 likes to stay in the VPK room. The child was brought to his classroom at the 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
- 34-02
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
Can you describe the current training and procedures in place to ensure staff are actively supervising children in the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report in November 2025 noted an instance where staff did not observe how a child sustained an injury on the playground. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure consistent supervision during outdoor play.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage daily attendance logs to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 identified a discrepancy between the number of children present and the names recorded on the attendance log. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the facility maintains accurate tracking of all children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation of incidents, including parent signatures, has been a topic of concern in recent reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures clear and complete communication after any event.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain its physical environment, such as lighting and outdoor equipment, to meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that various maintenance items, including lighting levels and playground ground cover, have been noted in multiple reports throughout 2025. This question helps parents understand the facility's ongoing approach to facility upkeep.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining open communication with families regarding daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents stay informed about their child's day and the overall classroom environment. This question provides insight into how the center builds partnerships with families.