Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.42
- Local median
- 0.9
Starlight Learning Academy, LLC
5335 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- License:
- C15PB0085
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 168
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Starlight Learning Academy, LLC from September 1, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33407
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.52
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 3 recorded violations.
September 24, 2025May 5, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 21, 2026May 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024September 16, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 21, 2026May 5, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024September 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [Baby cub infant room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, hot water in the baby cub infant room = 82 degrees F.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, sanitize solution at kangaroo room has no date made. Technical assistance was offered and correct date applied.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, in Guppies room, youths Caleb B. and Jamir B. present but not accounted for on current attendance log. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation, staff corrected the problem by marking youths as present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Disposable towels or individual towels were not available in the [Baby cub room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, inspector observed empty disposable towel dispenser at handwashing station in the Baby cub room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soap was not available in the [Baby cub room] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, inspector observed no soap in the soap dispenser at handwashing station.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Eagles room (VPK 4-yr-olds) Attendance log reflected that 19 youths were present, but inspector only counted 17 youths present. Operator was able to correct attendance log in presence of inspector.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility has a licensed capacity of [168 children including 12 infant] children, and [65 children including 13 infant] children were in care including [0] on field trip(s). General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, the facility was found to be exceeding its licensed infant capacity. The facility is licensed for 168 children including 12 infants, however 65 children including 13 infants were observed in care, resulting in one infant over the authorized limit. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of adhering to licensed capacity limits and proper enrollment monitoring procedures. The facility shall ensure that it does not exceed its licensed infant capacity of 12 infants at any given time to maintain compliance with regulatory limits and appropriate care standards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - License Capacity (Article IV.A)
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [infant and toddler] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [12] children and [13] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, the facility was found to be exceeding the room capacity for the infant and toddler room. The room has a capacity of 12 children; however, 13 children were observed in care, resulting in one child over the authorized limit. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding room capacity limitations and proper enrollment management procedures. The facility shall ensure that it does not exceed the room capacity for any given room at any given time to maintain compliance with safety and space requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the operator/director.
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, no written designation for the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was observed. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the regulatory requirement for clearly designating acting authority during director absence and proper posting procedures. The facility shall establish a written designation of the person in charge during operator/director absence and such designation shall be conspicuously posted to ensure clear lines of authority and regulatory compliance at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 58-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- ALL STAFF BEFORE WORKING WITH CHILDREN MUST HAVE A SIGNED AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER ON FILE
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that he/she was free of tuberculosis in a communicable stage as indicated by an approved TB risk assessment, skin test or chest X-ray.
- Report comments
- STAFF LATOYA GAMBLE TB ASSESMENT EXPIRED ON 07-11-2025-07-11-2023 STAFF MARILYN COUNSIN TB ASSESMENT EXPIRED ON 09-13-2025 09-13-2023-
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 64-01
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 MARILYN COUSIN PHYSICAL EXPIRED ON 09-13-2023
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- ALL VEHICLES USE TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN MUST HAVE A ANNUAL INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 80-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle regularly used to transport children was not equipped with a child safety alarm device.
- Report comments
- ALL VEHICLE TRANSPORTING CHILDREN MUST HAVE A CHILD SAFETY ALARM. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 81-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire inspection completed: 4/11/2023
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
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. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 children present missing current immunization. See confidential sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The child safety alarm device on a vehicle regularly used to transport children was not maintained in working condition.
- Report comments
- Alarm did not go off after 2 minutes waiting. Vehicle tag # 22CFAJ ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C)
- Official code
- 81-09
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that every child is accurately signed in and out of the facility each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where children present in the building were not properly accounted for on the daily attendance log. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate records to ensure every child is supervised and accounted for.
- Context
- The facility corrected the attendance log at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all transportation vehicles are fully equipped with safety alarms and receive their required mechanical inspections on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes multiple instances where transportation vehicles were either missing required safety equipment or lacked documentation of annual mechanical inspections. This question helps families understand the current maintenance and safety verification process for vehicles used by the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their required health screenings and physical exams kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that at times, personnel files were missing current documentation regarding staff health screenings and physical qualifications. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important health records for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that handwashing stations in infant rooms are always fully stocked with soap and towels?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that inspectors have previously observed missing soap or towels in infant handwashing areas. This question helps parents understand the daily routine for maintaining sanitary supplies in classrooms.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom enrollment to ensure that capacity limits are consistently met throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where room occupancy exceeded the licensed capacity. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors enrollment and space requirements to ensure a safe environment for all children.
Related violations