Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.68
- Local median
- 0.79
Villa Lago Child Development Center
525 Azucana Rd, South Bay, FL 33493
- License:
- C15PB0211
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- 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 inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Villa Lago Child Development Center from January 27, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 59 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2026 and involved administrative posting, with a due date of May 18, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 59
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 10
7 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33493
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- Local average
- 2.75
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 5 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024August 20, 2025November 6, 2025April 17, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
October 26, 2023February 13, 2024April 1, 2025August 20, 2025November 6, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024April 1, 2025August 20, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024August 20, 2025November 6, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024April 1, 2025August 20, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024April 1, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024September 18, 2024Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024August 20, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 [...] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The light meter reading indicates 26-30 ft candles in all rooms. Please note that a minimum of 50 ft candles must be maintained(excluding the 0-12 months).
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing table in the [infant] did not have an impermeable surface as evidenced by [tears in the pad on the table]. (Section 12.3, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The pad on the diaper changing table had tears in it. TA: Diaper changing surfaces must be impermeable
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 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 bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
- Report comments
- The bleach/water solution in the infant room was over 200 ppm. Resolved at the time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
- Report comments
- The bleach/water solution in the 1-year-old room was date 10-26-25 TA: Sanitizing solutions must be made daily and dated as such. Resolved at the time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-03
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 in van license plate 02BHSL was last serviced 8/24 TA: All fire extinguishers must be serviced annually Resolved at the time of inspection by swapping an extra annually serviced extinguisher from the building
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility's licensed capacity required a minimum of [2] working sinks; [1] sinks were operable. (Section 10.6, number 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The sink near the diaper changing station was also used by children for handwashing. TA: A sink for washing hands after a diaper change must be for that purpose only and not for children to wash hands.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
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
- 10-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [The soap dispenser on the right hand side of the bathroom closest to the VPK room is out of order]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The soap dispenser on the right hand side of the bathroom closest to the VPK room is out of order. TA: Soap dispensers must be usable at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 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
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Toilet/bath facilities were not conveniently located for the children in care. (Section 10.6, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- It is not possible for the one-year-olds to use the bathroom adjacent to their classroom due to the path between the classroom and the bathroom being blocked by classroom furniture. TA: Remove the barriers between room 6 and the restroom adjacent in Room 7.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 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
- 23-03
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
- The playground only had 4 inches of mulch in the landing zone by the slide. Staff immediately added mulch to the playground and raked mulch into the fall zones to meet the minimum depth. Resolved at the time of inspection
- 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
- 31-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [the slide apparatus in the infant playground] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. (Section 11.2, number 4) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The slide in the infant playground was less than six feet from the fence of the playground. TA: All equipment must be a minimum of six feet from any other object including fencing. Resolved at the time of the inspection.
- 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
- 31-19
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- The following children were not signed out and the dates the child were not signed out a below: BB: 8/11/25 - 8/18/25 ZB: 8/11/25, 8/12/25, 8/14/25, 8/18/25 DW: 8/15/25, 8/18/25
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The following have expired physicals on file: ID expired 7/20/25 KW expired 8/16/25 TA: Physicals are good for two years only.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 75 - Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 75-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation logs were not completed daily TA: Logs must be kept for each trip the van makes ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 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
- 81-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [older kids and two year old playground equipment] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Mulch beneath playground equipment was only 3 inches in depth
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [all classrooms] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Attendance logs for the month of March were still in the classrooms. No attendance for today was kept on daily attendance logs
- Correction status
- Due by April 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
- 34-01
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]
- Report comments
- Children did not have 18 inches from the wall or furniture in the 2 yo, 3 yo 4 yo and PK rooms. Resolved at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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 member RS did not have a check mark next to the TB assessment on her physical.
- Correction status
- Due by April 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 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
- Children A.W., A.W., and J.S all have expired vaccination forms
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2025
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's license/certificate was not displayed in a conspicuous place inside the facility.
- Report comments
- License posted in the interior of build where parents / visitors do not have access.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E) (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [VPK/ 3 years old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Attendance completed for 9/17/2024 not todays date 9/18/2024 M. Audrey Room, 3 years old 8 children present on 9/18 and 0 children marked on attendance Tenesly 4 years old/VPK Classroom14 children present on 9/18 and children marked on the attendance
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for names of student . Date 9/17/2024 9/13/2024 9/11/2024 9/6/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- See supplemental page for names of students. 9/17/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Requirements for use of electric fans were not met in that fans were not permanently installed/screened/out of children's reach.
- Report comments
- Air purifier stored accessible and in reach of children- VPK Room
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- 36-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Tables/benches or chairs were not well constructed as evidenced by [Red table stored upside down onto of lower table.]. (Section 11.1, number 2) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- VPK- Red table stored upside down onto of lower shelf.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- 38-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted.
- Report comments
- Posted in hallway not accessible to parents/ visitors.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 2 Minimum Age Requirements, Page 13)
- Official code
- 58-04
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
- Maria S/ T.B. risk assessment completed on 9/9/2022
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
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- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Distracted driver must be signed April and September of each year
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- 71-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 9) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for names of students.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- 71-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- See supplemental page for names of students.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 75 - Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 75-04
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
- See supplemental page for names of students.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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: [6] 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
- 2 incident/accidents reports were completed for both 9/13/2023 AND 9/14/2023. Both incident reports were missing Parent/Guardian signature.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance.
- Report comments
- The Commercial General Liability was not available for review during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
- Official code
- 01-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The license holder did not provide evidence of Florida Worker's Compensation insurance or a notarized statement attesting that worker's compensation insurance is not applicable.
- Report comments
- The workers Compensation insurance was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
- Official code
- 01-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [Infant ] group as evidenced by [crawling underneath the crib]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a baby laying on his stomach underneath crib , observe a teacher sitting in the rocking chair holding the baby. The corrections were made by removing the baby from underneath the crib.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soap was not available in the [2/3/4 yrold restroom] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed restroom of the 2/3/4 y old, there was no soap available during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [All classroom/ restroom ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Dirt/ peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed each classroom / staff and children restroom the walls were not in sanitary condition as evidence of dirt, food stains/ peeling paint of the wall and baseboard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [Electrical cord ] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 3 and up play area, underneath the fence there is an electrical cord that is connect to an electrical box accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
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 [Annual Fire Inspection form]. 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
- Annual fire inspection was not available during the time of inspection. Villa Lago Child Development Center C15PB0211 / 50512034498 NA NA South Bay FL 33493 Routine 02/13/2024 Page 3 of 10
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A copy of the emergency evacuation plan including a diagram of safe exit routes was not conspicuously posted in each room of the facility. The plan was missing in the [VPK]. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The evacuation route was not posted in the VPK classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 30-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [1year old play area] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 1year old/ infant play area. There is a climbing/slide that is attached the equipment. There was no fall zone . Observe a black mat.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- 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. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed play area of 2 and play area, the mulch is low . The mulch measured at 1inch. Under the mulch there is black mat.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [Slide/ TV] as evidenced by [slide detached equipment.]. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 2yr old play structure , The slide is detached from the equipment , The slide is not secured which leans . Also there is crack. Observed in the after care room a tv is located on a table, the tv is not secured .
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [5. 6.] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or applicators 4. Adhesive tape 5. Thermometer 6. Tweezers 7. Blunt tipped scissors 8. Pre-moistened wipes 9. A minimum of 2 medical examination gloves in a puncture proof protector 10. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Observe the facility van, The facility first aid kit did not contain the following items , a Thermometer and Tweezers.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A)
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility failed to keep all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children; [Bleach Solution spray] was observed [Handwashing sink], a location accessible to children. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the 1 year old room, a bottle of bleach solution spray was stored on top of handwashing sink. The teacher removed during the of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A container with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed accessible to children in the area of [Baby wipes, Clorox disfectant wipes/ Petroleum jelly]. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in 1/ 2/3 yr old room baby wipes garbage bags accessible to children in care. Also, a container of Petroleum Jelly was stored on lower shelve accessible children in care in the 3 yr old room. The teachers removed during the time of inspection. VPK classroom in unlocked storage room there was container of Clorox wipes. Staff locked the door during the time of inspection. Villa Lago Child Development Center C15PB0211 / 50512034498 NA NA South Bay FL 33493 Routine 02/13/2024 Page 5 of 10
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [VPK room].
- Inspector notes
- Observed the VPK room, The staff purse was stored on the floor/ in unlocked storage room accessible to the children in care. Staff removed and locked the storage door.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
- Report comments
- No bedding assignment record available for review in the VPK and 3 year old classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-15
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the infant classroom the cribs were not 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the infant room , there was three bottles not labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G)
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not knowledgeable of matters pertaining to records and routine facility operations.
- Report comments
- The Assistant Director (LW) was not knowledgeable of the matters pertaining to records an routine facility operations.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 58-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
- Report comments
- No current Good Moral Character form for staff member (AD).
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-02
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
- No TB Risk assessment for two staff members (AD) , (RS).
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (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
- No current Health Exam for the two staff members (AD) and (RS).
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
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." Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- No current Child Abuse and Neglect for staff member (AD).
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Individual, factory-installed or other approved child restraint was not provided in vehicles owned by the facility and designated for the transportation of children. Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the facility van, the first row on the third seat . The seatbelt is not working . Also, the Last row located on the left side of the second seat . The seat belt was not working .
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B)
- Official code
- 80-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [fence] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 inches in length of protruding screws attached to fence on the infants play ground area. Screws attached to the outdoors fence can not exceed 2 threads.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
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
- 25-02
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 [bottom section of fence have protruding metal sharp edges, on all the outdoors area, including infants 2 years old and 3 years old. ]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Bottom section of fence have protruding metal sharp edges, on all the outdoors area, including infants 2 years old and 3 years old.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
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
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [Wooden climbing equipment - 2 years old playground and 1 year old equipment.] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fallzone surfacing not maintained around the rock climbing structure of the wooden equipment and 1 year old equipment. Remove wooden boarded in front of the rock climbing structure, replace with mulch to prevent injury.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 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
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring that children are correctly signed in and out of the facility each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where children were not properly signed in or out by authorized individuals. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate attendance records for the security of the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that transportation logs are completed accurately for every trip the center's vehicle makes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that transportation logs were not being completed daily as required. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight process for vehicle safety and documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that napping areas maintain the required spacing for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the center has previously had difficulty maintaining the required 18 inches of space between napping areas. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages classroom layout and sleep safety.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current policy for ensuring that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been multiple instances where cleaning supplies or personal items were found in areas accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage and supervision practices in place to keep these items secure.
Related violations
General question
How does the center manage the daily schedule and routine to ensure that teachers have enough time to complete all required documentation and supervision tasks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Balancing active supervision with administrative tasks is a key part of daily operations. This question helps parents understand how the staff is supported in maintaining both high-quality care and accurate record-keeping.