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Early Learning Academy Lantana, Inc.

1969 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33462

License:
C15PB0223
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
48
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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Early Learning Academy Lantana, Inc. from June 9, 2023 through April 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 22, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

Two later inspections, from November 7, 2025 through April 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33462

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.82

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [Liquid snow stored in kitchen ontop of cabinets].
Report comments
Provider removed the liquid snow from the kitchen.
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be clean and sanitary: [build up dust on the air vent in the 3/4 years old restroom]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Built- up dust observed on the air vent in the 3/4 years old restroom. Teacher cleaner air vent in the 3/4 years old restroom at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
18-05
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 [3/4 years old] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
3/4 years old classroom, light observed at 33.7 candle foot of light.
Correction status
Due by November 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [Play equipment with height.] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Fallzone surfacing observed only in front of slide. Requires around the entire playground equipment structure. Provide specifications of fall zone surfacing.
Correction status
Due by November 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
31-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility failed to keep all cleaning supplies inaccessible to children; [liquid toilet bowl cleaner] was observed [3/4 years old restroom, underneath the sink's cabinet.], a location accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Liquid toilet bowl cleaner stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the 3/4 years old restoom.
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
36-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An unlabeled bottle of [bleach and water] was observed in the [4 years old classroom.]. (Section 10, number 4) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Staff labeled bleach and water solution.
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
36-04
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
Fans stored on lower shelf in the 2 years old and 3/4 years old classroom, within reach of children,
Correction status
Due by November 7, 2025
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: Health or food records
Report finding
A food service worker/child care provider handled food without proper handwashing. (Section 12.2, number 3) Food And Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Bulk dispensing food received from Diana Food Group, kitchen is equipped with a 3 compartment sink. Minimum sinks requirement to receive catered food/ serve food. 1 handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink in the food preparation area.
Correction status
Due by November 28, 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
46-27
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]
Inspector notes
Observed kitchen ceiling lights without a shield/ cover.
Correction status
Due by November 7, 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
46-43
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 1) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Unusual incident not reported on incident/accident report.
Correction status
Due by April 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
33-01
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. Safety [SR]
Report comments
Incident report was completed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
Official code
33-01
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The daily attendance log for the [3 years old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The daily attendance log dated 06/09/2023 was not completed to show real time information. Children were not marked in. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection.
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

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Could you describe the current process for ensuring that items like fans or cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted instances where fans and cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment.
Context
The center had a correction due date of 11/7/2025 for these items.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the staff take to ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly labeled and stored securely?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 identified an unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution. This question allows the director to explain the protocols in place to prevent such occurrences.
Context
This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the facility ensure that playground equipment meets all safety standards, particularly regarding ground cover?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from October 2025 indicated a need for improved protective surfacing under playground equipment. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its outdoor play areas.
Context
The center had a correction due date of 11/28/2025 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What training do staff members receive regarding proper handwashing procedures during food preparation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted a concern regarding handwashing during food handling. Asking about staff training provides insight into how the center prioritizes health and hygiene standards.
Context
The center had a correction due date of 11/28/2025 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center manage and document unusual incidents to ensure that all necessary records are completed promptly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show that incident documentation has been a topic of discussion in past reports. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for tracking and reporting incidents.
Related violations