Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.64
Primary Learning Academy
23080 Sandalfoot Plaza Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33428
- License:
- C15PB0098
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- 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 11 available inspections for Primary Learning Academy from March 23, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of October 17, 2025.
Three later inspections, from October 24, 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33428
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.73
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [8 inch gap/hole at the bottom of the chain link fence by the basketball courts.]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed an 8-inch-wide gap/hole at the bottom of the chain link fence by the basketball courts, which present a hazard. Technical assistance was provided that gaps in fencing materials cannot be greater than 3.5 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 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
- 25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [swingsets ] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the facility's swing sets on the VPK playground were peeling in the material on the chain. The swing set chain was also rusted. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the swing set chains.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 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
- 31-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment used in the outdoor area, the [green pails by the shed], was not constructed and maintained to allow for water drainage. (Section 11.2, number 5) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed two green circular disks/pails on a table pooling with water by the shed on the basketball courts. Technical assistance was provided that equipment in the outdoor area must be constructed and maintained to allow for water drainage. This helps prevent the spread of mosquitos, for example, which breed in still/pooling water. Provider removed the green circular disks/pails.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 31-18
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the child abuse and neglect reporting form was expired as of 8/21/25 for staff J.S. and E.L. Technical assistance was provided that child abuse and neglect reporting forms are valid for one year only.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 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
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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [1st grade classroom being used by School Agers] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 1st grade being used for Spring Break (School Agers) the room capacity was not posted. Technical assistance was provided that all rooms used for child care have to have room capacities posted. The provider posted the room capacity for that classroom during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [February 2023]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed that for the month of February 2023 fire drill was not done or logged on the fire drill log. Last drill logged was on 1/19/2023 at 3:30PM with 18 staff and 149 children. Time to clear was 3 minutes and 12 seconds. Technical assistance was provided that fire drills have to be done monthly. Fire inspection by Palm Beach Fire Rescue Services was done on 9/1/2022. An emergency drill Tornado was done 8/25/2022.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 28-01
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 all staff personnel records are kept up to date with required training and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection noted that certain staff personnel files were missing documentation regarding child abuse and neglect reporting guidelines. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important records for all employees.
- Context
- The issue was noted as requiring correction by October 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 identified a need for repairs to outdoor fencing and play equipment. This question allows the provider to describe their ongoing maintenance schedule for outdoor areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of outdoor play surfaces, such as swing sets, to ensure they remain safe and well-maintained for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 noted concerns regarding the condition of swing set surfaces. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's approach to keeping play equipment in good condition.
- Context
- The issue was noted as requiring correction by October 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all outdoor areas are kept free of items that might collect water or pose other hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from September 2025 mentioned an observation of items in the outdoor area that were not properly draining water. This question helps parents learn about the center's daily safety checks for the playground.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often are staff trained on emergency procedures, and how does the center ensure that all required emergency drills are conducted and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted a gap in the documentation of monthly fire drills. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center tracks and performs these essential safety exercises.
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