Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.53
- Local median
- 0.61
Sunville Academy, Inc.
273 NW 15th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
- License:
- C15PB0277
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00AM; Sat: 10:00AM to 3:00AM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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.
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Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 34 available inspections for Sunville Academy, Inc. from January 27, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 7, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Five later inspections, from April 7, 2026 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 34
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 7
23 in last 12 months
45 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
34 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33432
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 1.21
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 5 inspections, with 17 recorded violations.
October 8, 2025December 5, 2025March 5, 2026March 12, 2026April 6, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
June 27, 2025October 8, 2025December 5, 2025April 6, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023January 26, 2024March 5, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023October 8, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 8, 2025December 5, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 8, 2025December 5, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 8, 2025December 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Toilets were not installed at a height for convenient use by children and no platform was available.
- Inspector notes
- Upon inspection, reviewed the childrens bathroom in room two designated for the infants, of 1-year olds. Observed the toilet is too high for this age group. Please note the toilet was requested to be changed to a smaller sized toilet for the infant age group during the facilitys consultation. Provider stated the infant-sized toilet is to be delivered April 7th, 2026, through Amazon delivery which was reviewed by the inspector with the owner.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- During the inspection, observed teacher M.K. assisting teacher in Room 6, of the 3-year-olds class. M.K. staff personnel on background screening states the staff member was hired September 11th, 2023, based on the background screening Clearinghouse documentation. Staff started DCF training July 25th, 2024. DCF training is not complete to current date, based on DCF transcript in file for staff. Technical assistance was provided that staff working with children in the classroom need to fall within requirements of DCF training within allotted training window.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility was operating while the annual license/certificate had expired and before a new license/certificate had been issued.
- Inspector notes
- On March 11, 2026, the Child Care Advisory Council voted not to extend provider Provisional License which resulted in the facility being unlicensed as of March 12, 2026. At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed that the facility is operating with 14 staff and 62 children in care. Technical Assistance: Was given that the facility should not operator without a child care license. Provider submitted an appeal to Councils decision.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's license/certificate was not displayed in a conspicuous place inside the facility.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the facilitys previous license was posted, which had expired 12/31/25. Facility did not have their provisional license posted, which expires March 11th, 2026. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must visibly post their most current/active license inside the facility. The director then inspection posted the provisional license in front reception area, resolving the non-compliance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed two staff personnel members working at the facility had expired Affidavits of Good Moral Character in their files. During the inspection, director obtained signatures/notarized Affidavits of Good Moral Character for those staff with expired paperwork, resolving the non-compliance. Technical assistance was provided that Affidavits of Good Moral Character must be signed/notarized annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1)
- Inspector notes
- According to DCF training transcript, it was observed childcare personnel have not completed ELC preservice training. See supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) [SR]
- Official code
- 06-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [3] were required and [2] were provided.
- Inspector notes
- During the reinspection, observed the facility had one water dispenser with disposable cups in Room 5, and one water fountain with disposable cups on the playground area. As per a capacity of 75 children, 3 water fountains are required (1 per every 30 children). Technical assistance was provided that the facility adds an additional water fountain, or water dispenser with disposable cups, to meet with licensing requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meal and snack menus were not written and conspicuously posted in an area accessible to parents.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, did not observe menus posted in the facility. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must have meal and snack menus written and conspicuously posted in an area accessible to parents.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 44 - Menu Posted/Filed
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- During the reinspection, observed not all staff had not completed 40-hour DCF training within time requirements. See supplemental page for details.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) [SR]
- Official code
- 66-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratios for a group size of [all ages] for [groups size] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 11)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During time of inspection, it was observed the childcare personnel did not complete the minimum DCF 40 hour training to meet the group size requirements. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments 44 Menus Posted I'm assuming there is a misunderstanding at this point. We send Menu to parents every Monday morning via Brightwheel App Message, so they are always updated with the current information. Also, the current week Menu is posted in the kitchen - it is for food handlers and managers to control and all food logs are maintained on a daily basis. 66 Training Requirements I respectfully request that the following information be added to the Supplemental page of the inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 84 - Group Size [SR]
- Official code
- 84-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility made a structural alteration or modification to the licensed facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, made observations of the four control point entrances of the facility, and that infants do not have direct access to the playground (the infants currently access the playground by walking with a line rope to enter onto their playground). Upon further review of CCAC presentations of the facility dated October 13th, 2021, the facility's new owners made modifications and renovations of the facility without first submitting plans to the Department showing the proposed changes. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must submit plan reviews to the Department and attend CCAC Childcare Advisory Council meeting to seek approval for the modification ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility
- Official code
- 02-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a separate outdoor play area for infants in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, observed the infants do not exit directly onto the outdoor play area. The infant's second door exits onto the front porch of the facility, where parents receive and pick up children. The infant room shall have, at a minimum, two (2) exits, one (1) opening directly to the outside. Additionally, the infant room does not have a child size commode. The facility shall provide a child size commode and lavatory which shall be in, across from or adjacent to the infant room. The commode and lavatory are to be solely for infant use.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 04-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1)
- Inspector notes
- Observed DCF training transcript and identified childcare personnel who have not completed ELC preservice training within 90 day from hire date and directly supervising children in care. See supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) [SR]
- Official code
- 06-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. (Section 7, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, observed two classrooms were missing the written daily activity program visibly posted. Technical assistance was provided that there is to be a written daily activity program schedule visibly posted in each classroom. Article IX.A.1. "A. Daily program. 1. There must be a written daily program of scheduled activities that to provide meaningful age appropriate experiences for the children. The scheduled activities should be designed and conducted to promote emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth; include quiet and active play, both indoors and outdoors; and include meals, snacks and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 08-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toilet paper was not available in the [2 and 3 year olds ] toilet room/bathroom. (Section 10.6, number 7)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed toilet paper was inaccessible to the children in the 2- and 3-year-olds classroom, as evident by the inappropriate storage and placing of items in the bathroom that were blocking access to the toilet paper for children to reach. Technical assistance was provided that children must be able to freely access toilet paper when using the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) [SR]
- Official code
- 10-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Disposable towels or individual towels were not available in the [2 and 3 year olds bathroom ] hand washing area. (Section 10.6, number 7) (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the hand paper towels in the 2- and 3-year-olds bathroom as inaccessible to the children, as evident by the hand paper towels being located behind the toilet on the wall, in a placement children cannot reach on their own. Technical assistance was provided that children must have access to paper towels when toileting.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) [SR]
- Official code
- 10-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not assist children with hand washing [in the infant classroom ]. (Section 12.2)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed children in the infant classroom do not have a designated sink to wash their hands. There are two sinks in the classroom that are designated for adult use only -- diaper changing handwashing sink and utility sink. There is no sink for children specifically in the infant classroom to wash their hands after using the potty-training chairs. Technical assistance was provided that all children must be assisted with hand washing.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) [SR]
- Official code
- 10-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [first/Room 1] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [brown discoloration ]. (Section 10, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed in room 1 (children ages 3 to 4 years old) brown discoloration of the ceiling. Technical assistance was provided that ceilings must be in good repair. Article X.A.29. states, "Walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet room walls shall be of impervious material or shall be painted with enamel paint to splash level"
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [potty training chairs in the infant classroom and air purifier machines accessible to children in the classroom ].
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed four potty training chairs in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided that potty training chairs cannot be in the classroom. This is a form of improper storage as potty training chairs should be stored in the bathroom, only. The potty-training chairs must be removed from the classroom. Also, children need to be able to wash their hands after toileting. In the case of the infant classroom, the two sinks in the class are for adult use only--a diaper changing sink and a utility sink. There is no designated sink for the children in the infant room to wash their hands after using the potty-training chairs located in the classroom. Te ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C) [SR]
- Official code
- 16-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Potable water was not available to [children in the facility as evident by no dispoable cups to the 2 water dispensers--one inaccessible entirely in the kitchen, and one dispenser in room 5. ]. (Section 12.1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, observed two water dispensers, one located in the kitchen inaccessible to children, and one in Room 5. Both dispensers did not have cups for children to access drinking water themselves. Technical assistance was provided that water fountains, or in the case of water dispensers, there must be disposable cups available for children to freely access drinking water. Rules and Regulations on drinking water: (Article X.48.) Each child care facility shall have at least one (1) approved drinking fountain for each thirty (30) children or provide a potable water supply with a dispenser and disposable cups.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 17-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles in the [infant classroom] area to allow for supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. (Section 10.1, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the room was dim. Measured with candle foot lighting meter to show reading resulted in 0 units within the infant room during nap time. Technical assistance was provided that sufficient lighting must be equivalent to 20-foot candles in all classrooms to allow for supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 22-04
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 [fencing at the entrance of the school, that is not safely secure as evident by the 4 inch gap between the fence's wooden poles. ]. (Section 10.8, number 2)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the fencing at the entrance of the school where children enter and exit their classrooms, has a gap greater than the 3.5 inches requirement, at 4 inches. The ruling under gap spacing is to prevent against head entrapment, or a child becoming stuck/lodged in the fencing. Technical assistance was provided that fencing gaps cannot exceed 3.5 inches to protect from child head entrapment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) [SR]
- Official code
- 25-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [outdoor play area by the rain gutter drainage].
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed a sharp/jagged edge exposed from the white rain gutter along the wall of the outdoor play area. This presents a hazard to children. Technical assistance was provided to either remove or protect the sharp jagged edge of the white rain gutter in order to prevent injuries to children.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [yellow slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed at the playground set, the fall zone surfacing is less than 6 inches thick underneath the yellow slides. Technical assistance was provided that fall zone surfacing/protective ground cover surfaces but be a minimum of 6 inches thick to reduce the incidence of injuries to the children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Equipment as follows was not suitable to the size and age of the [2 year olds ] group: [the playground slide/equipment ]. (Section 11.1, number 1) (Section 11.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, observed the playground's slide and equipment is not age appropriate for 2-year-olds. Technical assistance was given that the facility must provide the Department with the age specifications for use of the playground equipment, which is approximately 10-12 feet in height. Play equipment must be age appropriate for the children.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- No cover was provided for the sand/sawdust box when it was not being used.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the sand box was not completely covered while it was not being used. Technical assistance was provided that sand boxes must be completely covered and secured as to not present a hazard to the children. Article X.H.9. Sand or sawdust boxes used in outdoor play areas shall be constructed to allow for drainage and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Sand and sawdust boxes must be covered with durable and well-maintained covers when not in use.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-15
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The placement of [slide relative to the playground barrier] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. (Section 11.2, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the playground's slide did not have an adequate distance from the black playground barrier or fencing to allow for enough clearance. Technical assistance was provided that there must be sufficient clearance from the end of the playground slide to the black barrier and fencing as to reduce injuries to children.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) [SR]
- Official code
- 31-19
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [Room 2] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed Room 2 attendance did not one child signed out who had already left the group. Technical assistance was provided that attendance logs for classrooms must give real time information, at any given point, of attendance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 34-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the daily attendance log for a minimum of one year.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, did not observe the attendance sign in sign out records, or the record being maintained for a minimum of one year. Although the facility uses Brightwheel software application, the Department needs to verify and review records that are maintained no less than one year. Article XV.E.c. "To assure adherence to these rules, each child care facility, shall maintain and keep at the facility for no less than one (1) year, a daily attendance log as well as a sign-in/sign-out log."
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 34-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An unlabeled bottle of [cleaning products and spray bottles] was observed in the [Room 6 on the shelf]. (Section 10, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed cleaning products in unlabeled bottles on the shelf in the Room 6 3- and 4-year-olds classroom. Technical assistance was provided that cleaning supplies must be labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 36-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord from the [windowsill shade cording, rope that secures the cots, and power cords by the plug in the wall of the classroom] was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed cording such as the windowsill shade cording, rope that secures the cots, and power cords by the plug in the wall of the classroom accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided that all cording, from electronic appliances to windowsill cords, must be mounted or inaccessible to children as to not cause potential choking/strangulation hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 36-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Safety glass was not used in the [light fixtures of the bathrooms].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed several light fixtures in the children's bathrooms without safety class covers. Technical assistance was provided that light fixtures require safety class covers to ensure safety.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 36-14
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed in a classroom a child was near the furniture, with books on the table near the sleeping child. Technical assistance was provided that children sleep on their cots/mats with a minimum spacing of 18 inches from one another and from furniture to prevent a hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 38-22
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.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed infant classroom has an exit without an audible alert mechanism on the door. Technical assistance was provided that the infant classroom requires an audible alert mechanism on the door.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism
- Official code
- 39-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility was not configured to have a central control point nor was there a written plan to monitor persons entering or leaving the facility.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the facility has approximately four control points--the front entrance doors to the facility. Technical assistance was provided that the facility needs to have only one central control point.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Control Point
- Official code
- 40-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children as evidenced by [the menu ]. (Section 17.3, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, observed the children's food menu did not meet the basic requirements for the USDA myPlate rules according to Palm Beach County's rules and regulations governing childcare facilities. Technical assistance was provided that the facility must meet the daily nutritional needs of the children per rules and regulations. Article XII.1.If a facility provides meals or snacks, it shall provide enough nutritious foods to meet the nutritional needs of the children served. The USDA MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010., which are incorporated by reference, shall be used to determine what food groups to serve at each meal or snack and the serving size ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 41 - Meals and Snacks (Article XII.A and C) [SR]
- Official code
- 41-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meal and snack menus were not written and conspicuously posted in an area accessible to parents.
- Report comments
- During the inspection, did not observe menus visibly posted in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided that meals and snack menus must be written and conspicuously posted in an area accessible for parents to see.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 44 - Menu Posted/Filed
- Official code
- 44-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [the facility's expired food service permit]. (Section 17.3, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the food service catering permit for the facility had expired on May 26th, 2025, with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety. Permit type 141, food entity number 400836. Food permit number 2025-R- 2122437. Technical assistance was provided that food permits cannot be expired while continuing catering services to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Food products were stored with toxic substances, [first aid kit, medicine, and supplies ]. (Section 17.2, number 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the kitchen had items visibly placed on the open shelving. Items included medicines like Advil, Tums, rubbing alcohol, and others. Additionally. there were first aid kit supplies. Technical assistance was provided that substances not associated with cooking/food preparation must be inaccessible, either locked or removed.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR]
- Official code
- 46-22
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed person in charge posted in main office. However, name of the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director must be conspicuously posted. Technical assistance was provided to recommend the persons in charge listing be posted along with the license in the front of the school, where it is more visible.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) [SR]
- Official code
- 58-04
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
- During the inspection, observed several staff had not completed their 40-hour Introductory Child Care training requirement, despite having been employed and working at the facility. Technical assistance was provided that staff cannot supervise children without having completed their 40-hour training, needing to start training within the first 90 days of employment and completing the training within 12 to 15 months. Article VI.B.2. All child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of initial employment in the chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
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
- 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.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed several staff had not completed the 5-hour literacy training within 12 months of employment. Technical assistance was provided that the 5-hour literacy training must be completed and documented within 12 months of beginning employment. Article VI.C.1-2. All child care personnel shall complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years. The course shall be a minimum of five clock hours or 0.5 CEUs. However, school age child care personnel meeting the requirements of 65C-22.008(4) are exempted from this requirement. 2. Child care personnel must complete early literacy training ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) [SR]
- Official code
- 66-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, did not observe any documented proof that staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within the first 30 days of employment. Technical assistance was given that all staff must be trained in the use of fire extinguishers within the first 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) [SR]
- Official code
- 66-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Director Credential was not posted in a conspicuous location.
- Inspector notes
- Although observed in the main office during inspection, the director's credential must be posted in a conspicuous location, that is visible for example to parents and staff entering the facility. Technical assistance was provided that the director's credential be visibly posted alongside the facility's license on a "parent board" that is easily observed by those entering the facility as opposed to the main office towards the back of the school. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met
- Official code
- 70-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratios for a group size of [all the groups] for [all teachers who] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 11)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, observed the majority of staff do not possess 40 hour trainings, let alone staff credentials. Technical assistance was provided that for this school readiness standard on group size, teachers must have active staff credentials contingent on the sizes of their classrooms. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments FDOH Result: Unsatisfactory School Readiness Result: Unsatisfactory Reinspection deadline: October 28th, 2025. Report amended on 12/8/2025 - Violation cited on incorrect standard; standard 66-8 removed and 6-18 included- ELC Pre service training. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Krista Alles 10/08 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 84 - Group Size [SR]
- Official code
- 84-02
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, inspector reviewed DCF training transcript for allo staff. Several staff had completed the 40- hour training coursework, but not the official testing to complete the training. FAcility is not in compliance with the 40-hour DCF training standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 15 staff files were monitored for Good Moral Character Affidavits. 1 staff member N.M. had an expired Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Technical assistance was provided that the document has to be updated and notarized annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit
- Official code
- 60-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Inspector notes
- Observed child in Room 6 was not signed out on 9-21-2023 by parents/guardian. Technical assistance was provieder to make sure that parents sign their children out daily. Daily attendance was monitored in real time in all the classrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Inspector notes
- Observed 14 staff files for Affidavit of Good Moral Character and the Director/Assistant did not have their updated Notarized AGMC forms. Technical assistance was provided to have the forms updated every year
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit
- Official code
- 60-01
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".
- Report comments
- Affidavit of Good Moral Character for 8 staff were monitored and 3 staff members had expired forms. Technical assistance was provided to update the forms annually.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit
- Official code
- 60-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- No Credentialed Director on site. Technical assistance was provided that the facility need to have a Director on site. CHILDREN’S RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 70 - Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met
- Official code
- 70-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located. (Section 19.3, number 1)
- Inspector notes
- Observed the 18-30 month group teachers did not have the attendance log in real time. Technical assistance was provided that the attendance log has to be with the teachers at all times. The teachers went and retrieved the attendance log from the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) [SR]
- Official code
- 34-03
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
What steps are taken to ensure all personnel records, including background screening documentation, are kept fully up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of missing or expired personnel documentation, such as Affidavits of Good Moral Character, noted in multiple reports between 2023 and 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that teachers in every classroom possess the active credentials required to maintain appropriate group sizes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from late 2025 indicate concerns regarding staff credentials and their impact on meeting group size requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed all necessary pre-service training before they are left to supervise children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 inspections note findings where staff members who had not finished their pre-service training were involved in the care of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain real-time, accurate attendance logs for each classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2025 identified instances where attendance logs were not providing real-time information or were not being maintained as required.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that some staff had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training within the expected timeframe.
Related violations