Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.48
- Local median
- 1.54
A New Beginnings Academy
832 W Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- License:
- C15PB0165
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- 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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for A New Beginnings Academy from April 19, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 7
13 in last 12 months
24 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33430
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.82
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 9 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
March 17, 2025April 21, 2025May 5, 2025June 5, 2025July 8, 2025September 15, 2025October 17, 2025April 10, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
March 17, 2025July 8, 2025July 18, 2025October 17, 2025April 10, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023March 17, 2025July 8, 2025April 10, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 15, 2025October 3, 2025April 10, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023March 17, 2025September 30, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 5, 2025October 17, 2025April 10, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 17, 2025July 8, 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 facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes.
- Report comments
- The provider had partitioned a section of the non-infant outdoor play area, restricting full access for the children. Upon review of the regulatory requirements, the provider agreed to remove the barrier and make the entire designated outdoor space available for use. Compliance will be verified during a follow-up inspection to ensure the full area remains accessible and properly monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E) (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on the wall and the wood baseboard in the 2-3 yr old room
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 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
- 15-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [Box of toy and children bed sheet on diaper changing table/bibs in staff handwashing sink].
- Inspector notes
- Observed childrens bibs stored in the staff handwashing sink in the 1 yr old room. Removed at the time of the inspection A plastic storage bin containing was observed on the diaper changing table in the 2 & 3 yr old room, partially covered by a bed sheet/bed. Removed at the time of the inspection T.S.: Staff handwashing sink must be available for staff to wash hands T.S.: Diaper changing table must be maintained clean and used solely for diapering purposes. The storage of toys and other items in the area presents a risk of cross-contamination
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 16-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were unsanitary: [...]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, childrens toys were observed being stored in the 1-year-old bathroom. Removed at the time of the inspection. Ensure that all childrens equipment and toys are kept in sanitary conditions at all times.
- 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
- 31-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [1 yr old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- 6 children were present in the 1yr old room, 8 children were recorded on the attendance log
- 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
- 34-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Inspector notes
- Observed electrical outlet not covered in the 2 to 3 yr old room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 36-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Three staff failed to complete the SR training requirements. See Supplemental sheet for details J.L. :Date of hire: 7/29/2025 M.C. : date of hire: 8/18/2025 V.S. :Date of hire: 7/6/2025
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 66-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility failed to meet requirements for the number of credentialed staff. The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed staff and had [0] staff who met qualifications.
- Inspector notes
- Observed 9 infants (0-12 months) and 3 teachers in the infant room. Reviewed of personnel files revealed that neither teacher holds the required staff credential as required by the SR program. See Supplemental sheet for details. T.S: For infant classrooms operating with 9 to 12 children, there must be two designated lead teachers, and two of the three childcare personnel assigned to that classroom must possess, at a minimum, an active credential pursuant to s. 402.305(3), F.S. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A)
- Official code
- 70-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A toilet in the [Purple room] area was not in working order and was not useable. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The toilet in the Purple Room would not flush items in the toilet. TA: Toilets must always be in working order
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D) (Article X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 23-07
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
- There is no shade available on the playground TA: There must be areas of sun and shade on the playground
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 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 fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguisher was marked last serviced in August 2024
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [playground equipment] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The fall surface on the playground was measured in two places, in one at the base of the slide the mulch was one inch deep and two feet away from that spot the mulch was only two inches. TA: Mulch must be maintained at a depth of six inches at a distance of six feet all the way around the structure.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
- Report comments
- There was no log for checking the playground safety TA: The playground needs to be checked daily by at least one individual to ensure the playground is safe
- Correction status
- Due by November 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
- 31-05
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
- Olga Gonzalez, Alicia Betancourt, Sabine O'Neal and Lucia Pagan had out of date Childhood Abuse and Neglect Statements TA: These are to be completed annually Resolved at the time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Alicia Betancourt did not have ten hours of in-service documented on a form 5268 TA: The annual 10 hours must be documented on the correct form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 69-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- Children AB signed in 9/30 but not signed out Child JL signed in 9/12/2025 through 9/30/35 but not signed out. Child KD signed in 9/30/25 but not signed out Child RS was signed in on 9/30/25 but not signed out Child MN was signed in on 9/29/25 but not signed out Child CL was signed in on 9/29/25 but not signed out Child WG was signed in on 9/30/25 but not signed out Child ES was signed in on 9/29/25 - 9/30/25 but not signed out Child CF was signed in on 9/19/25 and 9/29/25 - 9/30/25 but not signed out Child CP signed in on 9/30/25 but not signed out
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
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
- 34-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [Signatures of staff and parent/guardians] 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 (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident reports on September 24 and September 25 were not signed by parents/guardians and two of them were not signed by staff members. TA: Incident reports are to be signed by staff and parent/guardians the same day as the incident with a copy given to the parents.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a minimum of one month.
- Report comments
- Food temperatures were not taken by a certified staff member on September 24 and September 25. TA: Food must be temped each day by a staff member with a food service certificate
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, at 11:36am the Department went into the 3yrold purple room and at that time the children were sitting at the table watching Ms. Rachel on a laptop. According to the schedule that was posted, it shows that at 10:15- 11:45am the children will be in (Centers, small group/ rotation routine). According to owner / staff that was not the right schedule posted. A new schedule was posted which shows that at 11:20-11:30 am the class should be preparing for lunch. The Written plan that was posted was not followed.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A) (Article IX.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
- Official code
- 08-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Inspector notes
- Observed the signed out sheet the following children were not signed out: (CL) : 9/2/2025, 9/5/2025, 9/8/2025 (TF): 9/8-10/2025. (KD): 9/5/2025
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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
- 34-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
- Report comments
- The following child was not signed in: (CL) : 9/5/2025
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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
- 34-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. (Section 10.4, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed while watching video footage for 9/11/2025 during nap time for the purple and orange classroom the children sleeping cots were not 18 inches apart. Please note that there must be minimum of 18 inches of space all around the cots. The children should not be sleeping against or between furniture nor shall their cots be sleeping against another child cot.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 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
- 38-19
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A staffing ratio of [1-4 and 1-6] for the children age [infants and 1 year olds] is the minimum required. There was/were [2 infant and 1 1year-old] staff for [11 and 8 respectively] children aged [infant and 1 year olds] observed. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The observed ratio in the infant room was 2 staff to 11 children and the observed ratio in the 1 year-old room was 1 staff to 8 children. TA: The ratio in the infant room must be 1 - 4 or less and the ratio in the 1 year-old room must be 1 - 6 or less
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 05-01
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
- The mulch was less than 1 inch beneath the slide and was below two inches elsewhere in fall zones. TA: Mulch is to be six inches deep to a width of six feet around all playground structures
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing table in the [infant] did not have an impermeable surface as evidenced by [a tear in the mat]. (Section 12.3, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant room has a tear in the diaper changing mat. TA: Changing mats must be free of tears.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 11-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [1 year old] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- There is peeling paint in the 1 year old room that is accesible to students
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
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
- 15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [April, May and June 2025]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill was conducted 3/11/2025 TA: Drills are to be completed monthly
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
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
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 [3/15/2025]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The last Fire inspection was dated March 2024. TA: Fire inspections are to be conducted annually
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
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
- 28-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [playground structures] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The mulch was only one inch under the slide on the playground. Mulch was 2 inches elsewhere. TA: Mulch is to be six inches deep to a width of six feet all around the playground structure.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an enrollment form or equivalent, completed and on file, for each child in care. (Section 19.2, number 7) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The following children has outdated Distracted driver brochures: SG, AS, MC, CF TA: Distracted Driver brochures must be completed annually
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
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
- 71-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff member had a drivers' license physical for the school's van. TA: The van driver must have an annual drivers' physical
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19)
- Official code
- 79-02
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 [2 year-old room] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the 2 year old room had a measurement between 26.6. and 41.1 foot-candles. The 5 year-old room had 117 foot- candles of light. TA: Each room must have 50 foot-candles of lighting at desk level throughout each classroom
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 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
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 [2nd and 5th grade rooms] area. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- In the 5th grade room the light measured 43.6 foot candles In the 2nd grade room the light measured 44.9 foot candles TA: The light intensity is to be 50 foot candles throughout the room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential.
- Report comments
- Credentialed Director to be in place at all times. The facility has six months to get a Director with Director's Credentials. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A)
- Official code
- 70-02
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 [2 year-old room and 5 year-old room] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Brightness in the 2 year old room measured between 33 and 38 foot candles Brightness in the 5 year-old room measured between 35 and 40 foot candles
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 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
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 [2 year old and 5 yearl old room] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Lighting in 2 year old room measured between 35 and 38 foot candles Lighting in 5 year old room measured between 33 and 35 foot candles
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items, namely, [bottles], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. (Section 12.3, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Bottles are being stored in the diaper changing area
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- There were tears in the arm of the couch in the 2-year-old room
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 18-11
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] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The lighting in the children's classrooms did not meet minimum candlepower requirements. The 4-year-old room was at 42.2 to 43.8 foot- candles. The 2-year-old room ranged from 14.2 to 14.8 foot-candles. 5-year-old room ranged from 36.1 to 50.1.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 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 maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [playground equipment] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- There was not 6 inches of mulch in the fall area around the playground equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have chemical test strips, (chlorine/iodine/quaternary ammonium) to test the concentration of their chemical sanitizer.
- Report comments
- Facility lacked test strips for testing concentration of sanitizer
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-32
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff at the facility had the annual driver's physical
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19)
- Official code
- 79-04
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [1 years old diaper handwahing sink ] hand washing area. (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Hot water temperature 80 degrees.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 10-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The lighting in the food preparation area was not shielded. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Lighting in food preparation area and all other areas in the building must be provided with a shielded or cover. Children eat in the classroom, therefore lights must be provided with shields or covers, sleeves
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-43
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
- Out of 52 monitored student immunizations, 1 student did not have a current immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill in the presence of the licensing inspector. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- On day 1 of the inspection (4/19/23) a fire drill was scheduled to be conducted with the DOH present, per the renewal inspection report (11/29/2022.). The Director declined to conduct the fire drill. Per the Director, the staff in charge of conducting the fire drill was not present. The Fire drill was conducted with the DOH on site on day 2 of the inspection. 14 staff and 58 children present. Time to clear: 2 minutes 26 seconds. Annual Fire Inspection conducted: 3/16/23
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-09
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 explain how your team ensures that attendance logs are kept accurate and up-to-date throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where attendance logs were not fully completed or did not reflect real-time information for children in care.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple reports regarding attendance record-keeping in recent inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that electrical outlets are always properly covered in classrooms where children are present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted an uncovered electrical outlet in a classroom, which was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your staff training and credentialing requirements to ensure all teachers are fully qualified for their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to staff training requirements and credentialing over the past year.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for conducting and documenting routine safety checks for your playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the facility has been asked to improve its system for routine playground safety checks and maintenance of fall surfaces.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are familiar with and follow the daily activity schedule for each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center maintains consistency in its daily routine helps parents feel confident that their child's day is structured and predictable.