Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.58
- Local median
- 0.4
Open Arms Learning Academy Inc
800 14th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- C15PB0224
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 84
- 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Open Arms Learning Academy Inc from February 20, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 7
5 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
April 1, 2025April 17, 2025July 15, 2025October 16, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 16, 2024April 1, 2025April 10, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 18, 2023October 16, 2025April 10, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 1, 2025July 15, 2025April 10, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 1, 2025July 15, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 1, 2025July 15, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 15, 2025April 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [toddler 1 year old and infant 0-1 year old diaper changing areas were 114 degrees and 116 degrees respectively. Therefore, these sink temperatures in these ] area exceeded 110 degrees.
- Report comments
- At the time of the Inspection, The hot water at the hand-washing sinks in the toddler 1 year old and infant 01-year-old diaper changing areas were 114 degrees and 116 degrees respectively. Therefore, these sink temperatures in these areas exceeded 110 degrees. Technical Assistance was given to have the temperature of the hot water lowered to 110 degrees or below.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [gaps in the surface area with weeds growing out of these gaps in which children could trip] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facilitys outdoor play area was observed to have gaps in the surface area with weeds growing out of these gaps in which children could trip which is hazardous. Technical assistance was given to remove the weeds and abate any tripping hazards in the playground areas.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An accurate, conspicuous thermometer was not provided in all refrigeration/cold holding units. Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the Inspection, there was not a conspicuous thermometer in most refrigerators and freezers.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-17
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the operator/director.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the Inspection, at first this Inspector could not gain access to the facility after twice ringing the doorbell and knocking twice. This Inspector called the facilities telephone and spoke with the Assistant Director (F.S.) who informed me that the third and last person (E.K.) listed as a Designated Person in Charge in lieu of the Director (L.D.) and the Assistant Director (F.S.) not being present at the facility was called away on an emergency. The Assistant Director (F.S.) stated she was 5 minutes away driving to the facility. Technical Assistance was given that one of the three people listed on the posted Chain of Command sheet must be at the facility at all ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 58-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [brooms, shoes,backpack, cleaning supply].
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection observed brooms, shoes backpack, cleaning supply in infant and two yr old bathroom, corrected at time of inspection, therefore this standard is in compliance.
- 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children.
- Report comments
- At time of inspection there at least one staff (RS) employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours training in early literacy and language development of children; therefore this standard is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 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
- 66-04
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
- At time of inspection documentation of the in-service training was not recoreded on CF-FSP form 5268 or equivalent form for staff (EM, FS, LB & WP)
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A staffing ratio of [9 infants 2 staffs] for the children age [0 to 12 months (Infants)] is the minimum required. There was/were [2 staffs] staff for [9 infnats] children aged [infants] observed. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The infants classroom was out of ratio on 07/14/2025 with 9 infants with 2 staffs
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B)
- Official code
- 05-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [1-year old ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Peeling ceiling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed ceiling peeling paint
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Toilet paper was not available and within reach in all children and staff bathrooms. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed no paper Towell and hand soap in the 3- to 5-year-old restroom
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection some children were not signed out by their parents on 07/14/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the facility director is the certified food manager, Lauraine Day which Food Manager's certification will expire on 04/29/2026. However, there was no food manager's certified present when food was being prepared or served at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
- Official code
- 46-01
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 person in charge was not knowledgeable in the absence of the operator/ director to pertain records and routine of the facility operations.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 58-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the affidavit of Good Moral Character was not up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the person in charge did not have the childcare training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection some staffs did not have at least 10 hours of annual in-service training
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff.
- Report comments
- Not compliance comment At time of inspection 2 staff files are not in compliance with 30, 10, 5 HRS LITERACY. Director will e-mail transcripts with these training hours.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Not compliance comment At time of inspection 2 staff files are not in compliance with 30, 10, 5 HRS LITERACY. Director will e-mail transcripts with these training hours.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A toilet in the [3's to 5-year-old was not working] area was not in working order and was not useable. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the toilet belongs to the 3's to 5-year-old was out of order
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-07
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 [12/20/24]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed Last fire inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 was failed with a note that the fire alarm system needs to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [Daily attendance log was not completed] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection observed of missing attendance log sheet in the classroom of 3's to5's years old.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-01
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
- The name of the person in charge is not posted at the time of ispection
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 58-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the Department's training transcript for staff.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection 5 staffs do not have DCF training transcript in their files
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Not influenza forms signed by parents
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C)
- Official code
- 71-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [11/22/2023]. 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
- Current annual fire inspection could not be provided at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
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
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 [kitchen] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No hot running water was available in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [vpk classroom ] group as evidenced by [seating at the table alone. ]. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed a small child seated at a table in the VPK (room director adjacent to the kitchen) alone and crying. The inspector observed 3 staff members in the facility's kitchen none directly observing the child. The inspector informed the staff that the child was in the room alone and the child was then taken to her class with the other children. Technical assistance was given that child must remain in direct supervision of the staff members at all times.
- 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [Large room adjacent to the facility's kitchen. ].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed a staff members purse open on a counter with the small child in the room alone. Technical assistance was given and the purse was removed and children return to her class under the supervision the caregiver.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [jackets/ plastic bags] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed during the time of the inspection the facility had approximately 8 children jackets hanging on the fence inside the play area and a plastic bag. Technical Assistance was provided to prevent any hazards that may occur on the playground. The jackets may cause strangulation and the plastic bag may cause suffocation. The operator immediately removed them all from the play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [large opening]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a large opening in the gate as you enter the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-04
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 a designated person in charge is always present at the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that there was no one designated to be in charge during the absence of the director at that time. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures consistent leadership coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the daily attendance logs to ensure they are always complete and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where attendance logs were either incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand the current steps taken to maintain accurate daily records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all required staff training documentation is up to date and readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes repeated findings regarding missing or incomplete staff training records. Asking this helps parents learn about the center's current approach to personnel recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current maintenance routine for the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 identified hazards in the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently monitors and maintains the safety of the playground.
Related violations
General question
How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully informed about the daily routines and emergency procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained on daily operations and emergency protocols helps parents feel confident in the center's ability to provide consistent care and supervision.