Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 0.73
Palm Beach Preschool
3271 Grace Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461
- License:
- C15PB0138
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionNovember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Palm Beach Preschool from January 31, 2023 through November 5, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 6, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Attendance accountability 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33461
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.35
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [VPK] General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, room capacity was not posted in the VPK room. Technical assistance was provided.
- 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)
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [Infant and toddler diaper changing] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, facility did not have hot running water in the diaper changing handwashing area in both the Infant and Toddler rooms. Technical assistance was provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
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 facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed there was less than 1inch off mulch under the slides of the vpk playground. Technical assistance was given to prevent the event of injuries that may transpire.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the children were not signed out by an authorized person. Technical assistance was given to explain the importance of children being signed out as they leave the facility. See supplemental for names
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
- Inspector notes
- Observed children were not signed in as thy entered the facility. Technical assistance was given to to explain the the importance of children being accounted for as they arrive to the center. See Supplemental for names
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The sign in or sign out record did not include the time the child was received or released. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the time the children arrived and departed from the center was missing on the children's attendance logs Technical assistance was given to ensure all the time the children enter and leave the facility are documented. see supplemental for names
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection, the two year old classroom had two outlets not covered. The outlet is directly beside the children's table. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure outlets are covered after each usage to protect the children. The director made corrections by capping the outlets at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-12
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Slide equipment was installed on grass- per provider grass is used as the protective fall zone. Please be advised that grass is not considered as fall zone-Location: 2 year-old play area
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/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
- Fall zone not maintained around the slide equipment. Location: 3 year-old and up playground area
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [slide] as evidenced by [broken step not being replaced]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The first step of in the staircase of the slide equipment was broken and not being replaced. Location : Playground area 1 leg of the blue bench/table set is rusted and sharp at the bottom . Location: Playground area
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
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
- 31-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [bench/table] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on bench and table on the 3+ year-old play area
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
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
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 that all attendance logs are accurately maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection indicate that there were instances where arrival and departure times were not fully documented on attendance logs. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center ensures every child is accounted for during drop-off and pick-up.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that electrical outlets remain properly covered in classrooms where children are present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 noted an instance where electrical outlets were not covered in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols for maintaining equipment within reach of children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility monitor and maintain the availability of hot water in the diaper changing areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 show a finding regarding the availability of hot running water in diaper changing areas. Asking about this helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule for facility utilities.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting regular safety checks on outdoor play equipment and surfacing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted concerns regarding the condition of outdoor play equipment and ground cover. Discussing the current maintenance routine provides insight into how the center keeps play areas in good condition for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required administrative information, such as room capacity, is clearly posted for parents to see?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from August 2025 noted that room capacity was not posted in one of the rooms. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative requirements and transparency.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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