Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 0.4
Ephesus Christian Child Care Center
1400 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- C15PB0402
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Ephesus Christian Child Care Center from March 22, 2023 through April 16, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 3, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from December 11, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024August 6, 2024October 20, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 6, 2024October 20, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 6, 2024August 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [bathroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [hole in wall with missing tile]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection observed missing tile in the bathroom near the 3 yrs classroom, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 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
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 [10/2/24]. 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection observed fire inspection that indicated that they had violation to corrected and fire inspector will return on 11/2/25, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- NICKESAIA DAWSON PHYSICAL AND TB ASSESMENT EXPIRED 07-12-2023-EXPIRED 07-12-2025
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include verification that ten hours of annual in-service training had been completed during the fiscal year ending June 30. Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- ANDRE GRANT MISSING 5 IN SERVICE HROURS FOR 24/25 NICKESIA DAWSON NO INSERVICE FOR 24/25
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-01
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. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- CAIRO WILLIAMS EXPIRED SHOTS 06-23-2025 MAJORIE ST. HALAIRE-EXPIRE 11-30-2024
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [Two year old classroom] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Report comments
- Diaper changing pad in two - three year old classroom had multiple tears.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
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 fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers throughout the facility have not been serviced since 05/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord from the [classroom] was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- Observed power cords in classroom were accessible to children. Power cords were removed at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 36-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current (valid for two years) Form 3040, Student Health Examination, on file. (Section 19.2, number 1) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Physical examination for the following children were missing/expired: B.D. J.B. J.C. Z.S.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 75 - Physical Examination (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form 3040) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 75-04
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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The following children had expired/missing immunizations: T.E. I.B. J.C. B.W.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings/red climbing structure] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fall surface applied was not sufficient enough for the entire swing area and red climbing structure.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A staff member who had not completed all pre-service training requirements was allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 18.1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A.G.(staff) is transporting children by foot without the needed pre-service training requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 5 Supervision, Pages 16-17)
- Official code
- 06-18
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 [unsecured top rail of fence]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Top rail of chain link fence was not secure.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings ] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- No adequate fall surface under swings according to DOH standards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 31-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [June]. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill was conducted for the month of June.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [bottom of the slide and where rotating activity panels are missing ].
- Report comments
- Sharp/jagged edge was exposed at the bottom of the jungle gym slide and where rotating activity panels are missing. Poles that hold rotating activity panels appear to be broken off, expositing a rusted jagged edge.
- Correction status
- Due by July 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-02
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
- An up to date TB risk assessment could not be provided for N.D.(staff) at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 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
- An up to date physical could not be provided for N.D.(staff) at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of the in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for staff. Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 10hr annual in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268 or an equivalent form for the following staff: F.G. T.A. D.A. Y.M.
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 69 - 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G)
- Official code
- 69-02
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. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- The following children had a missing/expired immunization: Z.C.: expired: 06/27/2023 D.L.: expired: 01/01/2023 C.Y.: missing
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [opening in wooden fencing and unsecure top rail on gated fence]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- Wooden fence has an opening due to a broken board and top rail of gated fence was not secure.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Attendance was not present with the two year old's classroom at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-03
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 that all electrical equipment and cords in classrooms remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified accessible power cords in a classroom, which were addressed at the time. This question helps parents understand the ongoing safety measures in place to keep such items out of reach.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team track and maintain the required annual fire safety inspections to ensure all documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a gap in fire inspection documentation. Asking this helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining compliance with fire safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all children's health records, such as immunizations and physical exams, are current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping children's health and immunization records current has been a recurring topic. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important files to ensure all requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the condition of outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure everything remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintenance of outdoor play areas and equipment has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and safety check practices.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about what happens during the day.