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Palm Beach Christian Academy Lake Park

625 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403

License:
C15PB0359
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
30
License expiration:
December 31, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Palm Beach Christian Academy Lake Park from January 5, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 21, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 26, 2025.

Three later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through May 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33403

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
1.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.9

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.

Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to have all emergency telephone numbers posted. The telephone numbers noted in letter(s) as follows were not posted:[all of the above] 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the emergency numbers were not posted on the bulletin board. The director confirmed that the numbers will be printed and posted to the bulletin immediately. Technical assistance was provided that it is a requirement per standards to have all emergency telephone numbers visibly posted.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Emergency Numbers Posted (Article X.F)
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector reviewed student sign in/out sheet via facility's ProCare system for the previous four months. The inspector observed some children were not signed out, lacking a parent signature in the ProCare system. Technical assistance was provided that all children must be signed out each day in care by the parent/guardian or authorized person.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
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
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed the Affidavit of Good Moral Character was expired for one of the staff members as of 4/15/2024. Technical assistance was provided that all staff members must have current Affidavits of Good Moral Character on file.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-01
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
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that a staff member did not have a current 5-hour Early Literacy DCF training as of 4/30/25. Technical assistance was provided that all trainings must be current and completed within respective timeframes to meet standard requirements
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There are staff who did not have a statement on file that training in recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect had been completed.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, it was observed that one staff member did not have a current Child Abuse Reporting form, as of 4/15/2024. Technical assistance was provided that every staff member must have a current Child Abuse Reporting form on file, which is valid one year.
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-06
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.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed expired immunization record as of 5/11/2025, for a student currently enrolled in care at the facility. Technical assistance was provided that all children must have current immunization forms on file.
Correction status
Due by June 19, 2025
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 explain the current process for ensuring that children are properly signed out by an authorized person at the end of the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted instances where children were not signed out by an authorized person in the attendance system.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain and track staff personnel files to ensure all required background screening affidavits are current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified a staff member whose good moral character affidavit was not current at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training in child abuse recognition and reporting?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show that a staff member did not have the required documentation on file regarding child abuse reporting training.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the tracking of student health records, such as immunization forms, to ensure they remain up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where a student's immunization record was expired.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members stay current with their ongoing professional development and early literacy training requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 indicated that a staff member had not completed the required early literacy training.
Related violations