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Palm Beach Christian Academy

1101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

License:
C15PB0233
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
280
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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Palm Beach Christian Academy from February 22, 2023 through March 27, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 23, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

Two later inspections, from November 19, 2025 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Soap was not available in the [infant (126) diaper change handwash station.] hand washing area.
Correction / follow-up note
During the facility inspection, soap was not available in the infant room (126) diaper change handwash station. This deficiency prevents effective handwashing protocols necessary for maintaining sanitation standards and preventing the spread of illness in diaper changing areas. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining adequate soap supplies at all handwashing stations and implementing regular monitoring procedures. The violation was corrected on-site when the facility replenished the soap dispenser. The facility shall ensure that soap is always available at all diaper change handwash stations and shall monitor supplies regula ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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 [infant (126), toddlers (129)] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint.].
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, peeling paint was observed on walls in the infant (126) and toddler (129) classrooms, creating potential safety hazards including paint chip ingestion risks. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper facility maintenance standards and the importance of maintaining classroom surfaces in good repair, especially in rooms serving younger children. The facility shall repair the peeling paint on walls in the infant (126) and toddler (129) classrooms to eliminate potential safety hazards and maintain proper facility conditions for children in care.
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
Correction / follow-up note
During the facility inspection, an electrical outlet without a protective cover was observed in the toddler (133) classroom within children's reach, creating potential electrical shock hazards and safety risks. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding outlet safety measures and the importance of child-proofing all electrical access points. The violation was corrected on-site when a protective cover was installed on the outlet. The facility shall ensure that all electrical outlets within children's reach are equipped with protective covers at all times to prevent electrical accidents and maintain child safety standards throughout the facility.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
Official code
36-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Extension cords were used as permanent wiring in the [infant (126) classroom] area.
Inspector notes
During the facility inspection, an extension cord was observed being used as permanent wiring in the infant (126) room, which creates electrical safety hazards. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper electrical safety practices and the distinction between temporary and permanent electrical installations. The facility shall not use extension cords as permanent wiring solutions and shall ensure that all electrical needs in the infant (126) room are met through proper permanent electrical installations to maintain electrical safety standards.
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
Official code
36-17
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
At the time of inspection, staff ER did not have a current TB risk assessment on file. Technical assistance was provided.
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2025
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
At the time of inspection, staff ER did not have a current physical examination on file. Technical assistance was provided.
Correction status
Due by November 24, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
Official code
65-01
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [the child left the classroom and made it out the fenced area].
Correction / follow-up note
The child in question was not adequately supervised, as evidence by, the child left the classroom and made it out the fenced area. Both teachers did not notice that the child was missing from the group until the director brought him back in the classroom. Corrected onsite: The child was found outside of the gate and returned to his classroom.
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
06-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence.
Inspector notes
Parent was informed about the incident at pick time, but did not receive copy of the incident report. Parent signed and dated the written report on 8/14/2024, copy was emailed to the Department on 8/15/2024.
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: Supervision
Report finding
Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [child left facility through emergency exit and almost ran into busy street].
Report comments
A.S.(child) ran out of the classroom then proceeded to use the emergency exit in the opposite hallway to leave the facility. Staff eventually caught child right before he made it to Flagler street. *video footage available* TA: "Code Pink" should've been called as soon as child ran out of the classroom because child was out of the teachers sight.
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
06-02

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 electrical equipment and cords are safely managed in the classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection note that an extension cord was being used as permanent wiring in an infant classroom. This question helps clarify how the facility now maintains electrical safety standards for the children.
Context
The inspection report noted this as a high-concern finding with a correction due date of 11/24/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What measures are currently in place to ensure children remain within designated areas and under constant supervision?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 show instances where children were found outside of their supervised areas. Asking about current supervision practices helps families understand how the center monitors children to keep them in safe, designated spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the team monitor the availability of essential supplies like soap in the diaper changing stations throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from October 2025 identified a time when soap was not available at a diaper changing station. This question allows the provider to explain their routine for ensuring sanitation supplies are always stocked.
Context
This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for maintaining staff personnel records, such as physical exams and health screenings, to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from October 2025 indicate that some staff health and physical examination documentation was not up to date at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates these important personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you communicate with families if an unusual incident occurs involving their child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 mention a finding regarding the completion of written incident reports. This question helps clarify the center's current communication policy for keeping parents informed about incidents.
Related violations