Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.31
- Local median
- 0.79
Discovery Dayschool
5000 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- License:
- C15PB0367
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 3:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 85
- 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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Discovery Dayschool from April 18, 2023 through January 28, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 13, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 27, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from November 10, 2025 through January 28, 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
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33405
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- 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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 time of inspection staff (JD) has not completed the 40 hrs. Introductory Child Care Training requirement was not recorded on the department's training transcript, therefore standard 66-2 is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
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 time of inspection staff (JD) has not completed the 5 hrs. training in early literacy and language development of children with the 12 months of employment, therefore this standard 66-4 is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
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
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
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". •
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals."
- Report comments
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
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
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 your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening documents, such as the Good Moral Character Affidavit, on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection show that a staff personnel record was missing a signed affidavit of good moral character.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members are fully informed about child abuse and neglect reporting procedures when they join your team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that a staff record was missing documentation confirming the employee had read and understood the required child abuse and neglect guide.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to track staff training progress and ensure all required certifications are updated and recorded on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 indicate that some staff had not completed required training hours in early literacy and introductory child care training by the expected time.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is a change in your daily classroom routine or staffing schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages communication helps parents feel confident about how changes in the daily environment are shared.
General question
What is your approach to professional development for your teachers beyond the state-required training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about ongoing staff development provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining a high-quality learning environment for children.