Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.07
- Local median
- 0.63
Guidepost Montessori At Palm Beach Gardens
353 Hiatt Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- License:
- C15PB0240
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 208
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMarch 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Guidepost Montessori At Palm Beach Gardens from April 17, 2023 through March 18, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33418
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.27
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024October 27, 2025March 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Inspector notes
- At time of routine inspection, observed several staff (LM, LB, KB, JA, SA, BK & RB) 40 hrs. not completed within one year of employment, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) [SR]
- Official code
- 66-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility failed to meet requirements for the number of credentialed staff. The facility was required to have at least [6] credentialed staff and had [3] staff who met qualifications.
- Inspector notes
- At time of routine inspection, did not observed staff credential in the following classrooms (Room 4, 7 & 6), therefore this standard is not in compliance. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met
- Official code
- 70-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [18 month to 36 month] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [a hole in the wall]. (Section 10, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection observed a hole in the wall in the 18-month - 36-month (Room#7) classroom, therefore standard 15-2 is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11)
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, it was observed that the facility is using the licensed child care areas to operate two private schools (Guidepost Montessori and Alpha). The provider was informed that the licensed areas of a child care facility shall be utilized exclusively for the children enrolled in the child care facility during the normal operating hours. The provider was informed that a change of use/capacity may need to occur if they would like to continue to operate the private schools. The change in use/capacity would reduce the facility's current licensed capacity as the rooms used by the private school would not like deemed child care. The provider was also informed that th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 15-08
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 [8/20/25]. 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)
- Report comments
- At time of inspection facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection, therefore standard 28-6 is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 28-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential.
- Report comments
- At time of inspection the person responsible for the daily operation of the childcare facility had no documentation of a director credential. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met
- Official code
- 70-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [infant ] hand washing area.
- Report comments
- At time of inspection no hot running water in the infant area for changing diapers, therefore standard 10-8 is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- At time of inspection several staff (KB, MH, RI & ZD) did not have a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character" in file, therefore not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
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."
- Report comments
- At time of inspection observe several staff (KB, RI & ZD)with no current signed statement of "Child Abuse and Neglect", therefore not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of inspection staff VC has not completed 40 hours Introductory childcare training requirement nor recorded on the department's training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 4 instructors did not have a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Correction / follow-up note
- no current for some staff Corrected at the time of the inspection by one staff member which is a notary
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
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 current for a staff member TA: T>B should be current on file
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
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
- physical no current for a staff member TA: Physical must keep current on file
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
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."
- Correction / follow-up note
- no current for a staff member TA: CAAN must keep current on file (expires every year) Corrected at the time of the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
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.
- Report comments
- no current for 3 children TA: immunizations should be keep current on children files
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documents on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2025 noted that some staff personnel files were missing a signed affidavit of good moral character.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required child abuse and neglect training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 indicated that some staff records did not contain the required signed statement regarding child abuse and neglect awareness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are currently in place to ensure that the required number of credentialed staff are present in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining the required number of credentialed staff has been a recurring topic in recent reports, including the most recent inspection in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone completes their introductory child care training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training completion has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections, with the most recent report in March 2026 noting some staff had not met the training timeline.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for conducting regular facility maintenance checks to ensure that all areas, such as walls and plumbing, remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility proactively manages the physical environment to keep spaces safe and functional for children.