Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.4
Mountaineer's Day Care, Inc.
1340 Kenwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- C15PB0371
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 44
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Mountaineer's Day Care, Inc. from April 8, 2024 through April 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 15, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from December 15, 2025 through April 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 3, 2024December 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [1 through 5] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the room capacities were not posted. Resolved at time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [childrens bathrooms in the Joeys (3yro) and Tadpoles (4yro) ] area exceeded 110 degrees.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the water in the hand washing bathrooms in the classrooms Joeys (3yro) and Tadpoles (4yro) was 115 degrees. Technical assistance was provided, and a reinspection was scheduled.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 10-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [Chicks (2yro)] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection there was a small tear on the diaper changing pad. Technical assistance was given. Director showed online order for new pad. Reinspection was scheduled.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Articles VIII.C and X.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [fence poles at base had exposed concrete hazard and garden hose was unraveled on ground] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection hazards were observed in playground area. Technical assistance was provided. Reinspection scheduled.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 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
- 25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application at least 45 days before expiration of the current license.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Article IV.A.8. Unless revoked or surrendered, all licenses or certificates of compliance or certificates of substantial compliance shall expire December 31st of each year. All applications for renewal for the following calendar year must be completed and filed with the Department no later than November 1st of the current year. The application was received on 11/18/2024. The violation has been cleared and corrected.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documented verification of screening clearance for staff was not available at the facility for review during inspection. (Section 19.5, number 3) Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection two staff (HG & YC) do not have verification of screening clearance on file. PERSONNEL RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F) (Article VII.A, and F) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 62-01
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
- At time of inspection two staff (HG & YC) do not have current physical.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
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 the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that documentation for staff screening clearance was not available for review at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility maintains these important personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to regularly inspect the playground and equipment to ensure everything remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted hazards in the outdoor play area, such as exposed concrete and loose items. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and safety checks for outdoor spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the water temperature in the children's bathrooms to ensure it stays within a comfortable and safe range?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a finding where sink water temperatures exceeded recommended levels. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility manages plumbing and temperature safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of diaper changing stations throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a previous finding regarding the condition of a diaper changing pad. This question allows the director to explain the current standards for equipment sanitation and replacement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required administrative postings and documentation are kept up-to-date and visible for families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available reports show that administrative posting topics appeared in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its ongoing record-keeping and compliance requirements.
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