Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.05
- Local median
- 0.79
Fortin Family Development Center
110 Harrelle Dr, South Bay, FL 33493
- License:
- C15PB0069
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Fortin Family Development Center from January 13, 2023 through February 13, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 12, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33493
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 12, 2024March 25, 2025October 23, 2025February 5, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 25, 2025October 23, 2025February 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 12, 2024March 25, 2025July 16, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 22, 2024July 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Peeling paint was observed on the exterior wall near the corner of the windows in the 1-year-old playground area
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed childrens toys in a Bucket in the staff handwashing sink in the infant room
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [an exposed nail] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A detached wooden border was observed at around the ac unit in the 1-year-old playground, leaving a nail exposed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 25-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
- Report comments
- The bleach solution in toddler rom measured over 200 ppm TA: The bleach solution is to be between 50 and 100 ppm.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was less than 50 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
- Report comments
- The bleach solution in the infant room was below 10 ppm TA: The bleach solution is to be between 50 and 100 ppm.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility had no shade available on the outdoor play area. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant/toddler playground had no shade available. TA: Playgrounds must have areas of shade available for children.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 25-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [large playground structure in the 2-5 year-old playground] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- There was only two inches if mulch within the six foot radius of the playground structure TA: When using mulch as a resilient material on playgrounds, there must be a minimum of six inches of mulch to s distance of six feet from the playground structure.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 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
- 31-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Stacy Villareal has an out of date Affidavit of Good Moral Character. TA: These forms are to be completed annually
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 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
- The following had out of date Childhood Abuse and Neglect forms: Marie Vilson Matilda Edwards Jaqueline Guyton Keisha Hodges Monica Lopez Kim McPhee Daleshia Pettway Stacy Villareal Katrina Warren Diane Baker Sabrina Joseph TA: These forms are to be completed annually
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Child DH immunization record expired 6/3/25 TA: Immunization records must be kept current at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 [infant] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Infant room was at 45 foot candles
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24)
- Official code
- 22-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Less than six inches of mulch in fall area near slide in older children's playground
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Tables/benches or chairs were not well constructed as evidenced by [peeling covers and tape]. (Section 11.1, number 2) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Two chairs in the 2 yr old room are in need of repair or replacement due to the peeling covers of the seats and tape not being sufficient to stop the peeling.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Report comments
- Staff member JG has no check off for TB on the physical form.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [classroom] group as evidenced by [classroom video]. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child SS was unsupervised in his classroom. At the time, no teacher was present in the room.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The sand/sawdust box on the outdoor play area was not sanitary.
- Report comments
- Observe two sandbox located on the play are, the sandboxes were not in sanitary condition, as evidence of insect dropping and dead bugs.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2024
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
- 31-17
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [infants] group did not include the names of all children in attendance.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the attendance roster out of 3 infants two were accounted for out of one. The Teacher made the corrections by marking the child (YM) present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 34-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- No current influenza brochure for (RH).
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 71-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Facility staff person or employee requiring screening did not have current Level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- According to Willie McKenzie AHCA Clearing house results: DCF Childcare- Not eligible as of 9/17/2023Janitorial staff person Willie McKenzie time sheets were monitored, According to the time sheets, Willie McKenzie is present at the facility between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm, during the facility's hours of operations. According to Willie McKenzie time sheets and students sign in/out sheets: W.M. Friday April 19, 2024, arrival 2:40pm and departure 6:00pm April 19, 2024, student F. C. time in 8:54am, time out 3:47pm • April 19, 2024, student T. B. time in 8:07am time out 4:24pm • W.M. Tuesday April 16, 2024, arrival 4:50pm, departure 8:15 pm W.M. Friday April 5, 2024, arri ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F)
- Official code
- 62-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- Authorized signature missing for S.B.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that personnel records have previously been missing required documentation like the Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to regularly inspect the playground for any potential hazards, such as loose hardware or debris?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding outdoor play area maintenance, including issues like exposed hardware and ground cover levels. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for keeping outdoor spaces well-maintained and secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where immunization records were not up to date. Asking about the center's tracking system for these documents provides insight into how they manage essential health recordkeeping for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the sanitizing solutions used in classrooms to ensure they are mixed to the correct concentration?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that sanitizing solution concentrations have occasionally been outside the recommended range. Understanding the center's process for testing and maintaining these solutions helps parents feel confident about classroom hygiene practices.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. This question helps families understand how the center shares information and maintains transparency with parents.