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Open Arms Learning Academy 1 Inc

1501 Division Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

License:
C15PB0294
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
Capacity:
81
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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Open Arms Learning Academy 1 Inc from April 19, 2023 through May 26, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 3, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 16, 2026.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

22 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.67
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
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.

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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 [1/1/2025]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, last fire inspection was 12/10/2024
Correction status
Due by March 16, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-06
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [No fire drill recorded for the month of January.]. Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, last fire drill was 12/1/2025 at 1:10pm with 1 staff and 22 youths took 2 minutes to clear by main route.No fire drill recorded for the month of January.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-01
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 [Last fire inspection was 12/10/2024]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, last fire inspection was 12/10/2024
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's written plan was not complete and did not include procedures for [At the time of inspection, did not observe any emergency preparedness plan for 2025. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violations.] 1. Inclement weather 2. fire 3. Lockdown 4. Evacuation of the premises and area Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, did not observe any emergency preparedness plan for 2025.Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violations.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
Official code
30-09
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
At the time of inspection, no audible alarm at front door control point.Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violations.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A)
Official code
39-01
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [4 classrooms] General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The room capacity was not posted in all 4 rooms.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
Official code
04-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
08-01: Schedules were not posted in each classroom except the 4/5-year-old.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A)
Official code
08-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [gap/ nails/ door knob]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed on left side of building which located near the play area, there in an 8inch gap which is located on lower side of the building, there is also a vent which has protruding nails that are sticking out. Also, the back door of the kitchen doorknob is broken off which is located on outside of the door, according to the Director, the knob was broken off due to break in, please be advised to reinstall the doorknob.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-04
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 [fence broken / sharp edges at lower part of the fence and gaps.]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the white fence located on the play area, the fence was broken, sharp edges at lower part of the fence, also there is tree trunk that is protruding behind fence which is causing the lower part of the fence to be torn/ has a gap and there are nails protruding from the side of the fence. The wooden brown fence, entrance gate that leads to the steps, the left wooden fence panel is broken, which creates sharp edges.
Correction status
Due by December 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-04
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [4 classrooms] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The room capacity was not posted in all 4 rooms.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
Official code
04-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The center failed to post the written activity program in a conspicuous place. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Schedules were not posted in each classroom except the 4/ 5-year-old room.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Daily Program (Article IX.A) (Article IX.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
Official code
08-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [All classroom , (2nd, Lastr oom)] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [wall busted/ peeling paint.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed peeling paint in each classroom. please be advised to eliminate the peeling paint. Also, the first classroom that has the turquoise wall, the lower / upper part of the wall is busted which has a hole. The last classroom, which is not in use, the white wall is busted, which behind the shelve and is located by electrical outlet.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [gap/ nails]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed on left side of building which located near the play area, there in an 8inch gap which is located on lower side of the building, there is also a vent which has protruding nails that are sticking out. Also, the back door of the kitchen doorknob is broken off which is located on outside of the door, according to the Director, the knob was broken off due to break in , please be advised to reinstall the doorknob.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 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
15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
An area of the program facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the play area, there is a wooden white box which is located on play area which contain the air/ water sprinkler inside, the wooden box has peeling paint, chipped wood and nails are protruding out, the box needs to be sealed / inaccessible to the children in care.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 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
15-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following area(s) of the facility was/were not clean: [Under the Handwashing sink]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed under the first classroom underneath the handwashing sink there was brownish/greenish like stain under neath the sink. Also, the Restroom in that has the pink/ grey wall the toilet tissue has brownish/ greenish like stains and there were dead insects underneath the handwashing sink.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
18-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Toilet paper was not available and within reach in all children and staff bathrooms. (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Toilet paper was missing out of the children restroom.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 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
23-09
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 [fence broken / sharp edges at lower part of the fence and gaps.]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed the white fence located on the play area, the fence was broken, sharp edges at lower part of the fence, also there is tree trunk that is protruding behind fence which is causing the lower part of the fence to be torn/ has a gap and there are nails protruding from the side of the fence. The wooden brown fence, entrance gate that leads to the steps, the left wooden fence panel is broken, which creates sharp edges.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
Inspector notes
36-12: Observed each classroom the electrical outlet was not covered with protective outlet covers.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
36-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [Milk]. (Section 17.3, number 4) Food And Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed 8 gallons of milk which are expired. The following dates showed 11/27/2025, 11/30/2025, 12/4/2025 and 12/7/2025. The Director removed the milk during the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
Official code
46-02
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 TB Risk Assessment for (LD).
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 64 - Proof of Risk Assessment Completed/Negative TB Test (Article XV.D) (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
No physical exam for (LD).
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
Official code
65-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility's alternate nutrition contract did not adequately define the responsibilities of the parent/operator for meeting the child's nutritional needs.
Report comments
The Nutrition contract was adequately defined to determine whether the parent or the facility furnish the meals/ snacks for 4 students.
Correction status
Due by December 22, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 72 - Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42)
Official code
72-02
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
Report comments
10+ children at the facility were not signed out.
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The sign in or sign out record did not include the time the child was received or released. Safety [SR]
Report comments
10+ children were missing sign in/sign out time.
Correction status
Due by September 26, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-06
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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 [11/22/2023]. 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) Safety [SR]
Report comments
Current annual fire inspection could not be provided at the time of this inspection.
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Articles X.A, F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
28-06

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 all electrical outlets are properly covered and inaccessible to children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted that some electrical outlets were missing protective covers. This question helps confirm the current measures in place to maintain a secure environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's current schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that fire drill documentation has been a recurring topic of discussion in recent reports. Asking about this helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains its emergency readiness procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you share how the facility monitors the condition of outdoor play areas, such as fencing, to ensure they remain in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that the maintenance of outdoor fencing has been a noted concern in past inspections. This question allows the director to explain the current routine for checking and repairing outdoor equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all required administrative postings, such as room capacities and daily activity schedules, are consistently displayed in every classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports have noted instances where required postings were missing from classrooms. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for keeping these important documents visible and up to date.
Related violations
General question

What is the center's approach to daily facility maintenance and cleanliness checks to ensure all areas remain in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular maintenance is essential for a well-functioning daycare environment. This question helps parents understand how the staff proactively manages the physical space and addresses repairs as they arise.