Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.17
- Local median
- 0.4
A Step Above Learning Center
626 Palm St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- C15PB0210
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 22
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for A Step Above Learning Center from February 23, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from December 8, 2025 through May 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.2
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: 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
- Staff QD missing: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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 did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No documented proof of fire extinguisher training available for both staff
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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
- 66-11
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector did not observe a written activity plan. The director stated that she is in the process of revising it so she took it down.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A)
- Official code
- 08-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Potty chairs are not cleaned and sanitized after each use. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed potty chairs in the bathroom that needed to be clean as it appears that urine had dried within the potty chair. Technical assistance was given to clean and sanitize potty chairs after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The floor in the [provider office office/ walk-way to outdoor play area] area was defective or not in good repair. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed a soft spot in the floor located in the provider office office/ walk-way to outdoor play area. Technica assistance was given to have a professional come into the facility to necessary repairs to the floor prevent the floor from caving in the future.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility had neither a portable nor a permanent bath facility available for bathing children. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the only bathroom facility that was observed had the shower area transformed to a storage closet/ section per the director's words.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [blue awning had fallen and was hung along the fence. This is concern as the children can reach the awning concern that it can be pulled down entangling children] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that artificial shade was created by 2 pieces of tarpaulin at two extremes of the play area. However, one had partial collapsed. She stated that she had contacted the person to fix same.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- According to the fire drill log, an emergency preparedness drill has not been conducted 4/30/2021 (inclement weather). The director stated that she has never conducted such drills and was not aware that such drills needed to be conducted annually. Technical assistance was given to conducted emergency preparedness drills (inclement weather & lock down drills) yearly.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 30-10
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [on the playground] as evidenced by [by broken and missing parts and dirt]. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the some of the children's toys were broken, missing parts and/or dirty.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that one child was signed in but not out for March 8, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that the electric socket near the children's handwashing sink located inside the classroom. This was resolved as the provider covered the sockets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, an audible alert mechanism did not sound when the doors were opened.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 39-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed all children's files and found that no children have a signed influenza or distracted driver brochures. Also, child's enrollment application was observed with out any emergency contact documented. Technical assistance was provider and both brochures are required to be issued to parents annually. Ensure that the children's application is completed entirely.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C)
- Official code
- 71-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written, signed agreement for children whose parents furnish meals and snacks. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were some children's files that were not filed out or without a nutritional plan.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 72 - Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B)
- Official code
- 72-01
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
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 children are always properly signed in and out of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection noted an instance where a child was not properly signed out. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate attendance records for the safety of all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the classroom and playground areas to ensure that all electrical outlets and equipment remain safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 identified an issue regarding protective covers for electrical outlets. Asking about current maintenance routines provides insight into how the facility proactively manages these safety details.
- Context
- The issue regarding electrical outlets was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training requirements, such as fire extinguisher safety, to ensure everyone is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 show a finding related to documented proof of staff training. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your outdoor play equipment is regularly inspected and maintained in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2025 included a finding regarding the condition of outdoor play structures. This question allows the director to explain their routine for checking the playground to keep it safe and tidy.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that every child's enrollment file is complete and contains all necessary emergency contact information?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted incomplete information in some enrollment files. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies that all critical contact and health details are properly documented.
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