Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.82
- Local median
- 0.79
South Olive Community Center
345 Summa St, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- License:
- C15PB0289
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 144
- 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 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for South Olive Community Center from February 27, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 6, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33405
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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, staff (C.M.T.) did not have the successful completion of the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement recorded on the Departments training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
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
- 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 the time of the Inspection, two staff members (A.A.) (C.M.T.) failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 training in early literacy and language development of children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [3 & 4 yr ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint ]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, multiple instances of peeling paint were observed on the walls of the 3&4-year-old room, creating potential safety hazards including paint chip ingestion risks, lead exposure concerns if older paint is present, and compromising the integrity of classroom surfaces. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper facility maintenance standards and the importance of maintaining classroom surfaces in good repair. The facility shall repair all instances of peeling paint on the walls of the 3&4-year-old room to eliminate potential safety hazards and maintain proper facility conditions for children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
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: 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 (JOS) did not have his Affidavit of good moral Character.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
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 current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection observed one staff (Al. Al) with her physical examination expired.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
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
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
- 1 staff missing the TB risk assessment. See supplemental sheet
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 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
- 1 staff missing the physical examination. See supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff did not begin the 40 hours within 90 days of employment. Staff J.W. Date of Hire: 10/31/2022
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The child safety alarm device on a vehicle regularly used to transport children was not maintained in working condition.
- Report comments
- Child safety alarm on vehicle Tag # XI2953 was not maintained in good working condition- The vehicle regularly used to transport children. Per provider it will be sent to the shop tomorrow. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C)
- Official code
- 81-09
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 process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where a staff member's affidavit of good moral character was missing from their personnel file. Asking about current record-keeping processes helps confirm that all required background documentation is maintained for every employee.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all safety equipment, such as child safety alarms on vehicles, is regularly inspected and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified that a vehicle's child safety alarm was not in working condition. This question helps clarify how the center currently monitors and maintains safety devices on any vehicles used for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required ongoing training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2026 show that some staff had not completed required training in early literacy and language development. Inquiring about the center's training tracking system provides insight into how they ensure all staff meet their professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for monitoring the physical environment and performing maintenance on classroom surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted peeling paint in a classroom that needed repair. Asking about the center's maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility is kept in good repair for the children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily schedules and activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and ensures they are informed about the care provided.