Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.43
Children's Academy of Lake Worth
5891 S Military Trl, Lake Worth, FL 33463
- License:
- C15PB0255
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 157
- 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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Children's Academy of Lake Worth from March 31, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 9, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of November 7, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 31, 2025 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33463
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.45
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 5, 2024April 28, 2025October 9, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 28, 2025October 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A toilet in the [Toddler] area was not in working order and was not useable. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The toilet in the toddler classroom could not flush
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 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
- 23-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- No annual inspection was conducted by a mechanic for the vans and the bus used to transport children.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 80-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's general liability insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an updated insurance at the requested time. T.A. A current general liability insurance must be maintained on file at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
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 maintain required Florida Worker's Compensation insurance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's Worker's Compensation Insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an updated insurance by the requested time. T.A An updated Worker's Compensation Insurance must be maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
- Official code
- 01-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility failed to have proof of liability insurance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility's automobile insurance expired on 4/25/2025. The Operator did not submit an updated insurance at the requested time. T.A A current automobile insurance must be maintained on files at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 78 - Liability Insurance (Article XVII.A)
- Official code
- 78-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [toddler & 4 yrs old ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [Chipping paint ]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed chipping paint in two classrooms. Technical Assistance: Ensure all areas are free of hazards/ chipping paint.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
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
- 15-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed cots laid out too close together. Violation was corrected 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
- Report comments
- Opened 4 doors that led to the parking lot/unsafe area with no audible alarm sounding. Technical Assistance: Ensure all audible alarms are working.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A) (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 39-01
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation are regularly inspected by a mechanic?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection report indicate that documentation for an annual mechanic inspection was missing for transport vehicles. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these important safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track insurance renewals to ensure all required coverage is always active?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where required liability or worker's compensation insurance documentation was not on file at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand the internal administrative steps taken to keep all necessary policies current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for checking that napping equipment is properly spaced and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted a finding regarding the spacing of napping cots. Asking about the current routine provides insight into how staff ensure sleep areas remain organized and compliant with safety standards.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor the physical environment, such as bathroom facilities and wall surfaces, to ensure everything remains in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from various inspections have identified minor maintenance issues, such as plumbing or wall repairs. This question helps parents understand how the facility proactively identifies and fixes maintenance needs to keep the environment comfortable.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are the daily procedures for ensuring that all exits leading to parking or outdoor areas are secure and monitored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 mentioned a finding regarding the audible alert mechanism on exit doors. Asking about current safety procedures helps parents understand how the center ensures that all exits are monitored and secure for children.
Related violations