Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.69
- Local median
- 1.22
First Learning Academy, Inc.
306 9th St, Lake Park, FL 33403-3123
- License:
- C15PB0430
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 12:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 69
- 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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for First Learning Academy, Inc. from January 17, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
8 in last 12 months
21 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33403
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
November 19, 2024July 15, 2025June 17, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 15, 2025September 3, 2025February 25, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 15, 2025September 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Staff in the [Infant] area did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after each use. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, diaper changing station cover with dirt.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [infant] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, pad at diaper changing station has a tear in it.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The container for soiled disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, no trash can at diaper changing station.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
- Official code
- 11-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, sanitize solution in 3yr-old room not dated. Technical assistance was offered and operator was able to apply correct date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
- Official code
- 13-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Garbage, or other refuse was not stored in a manner to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, disposal diapers in infant room not disposed of properly. No plastic lined covered trash can near diaper changing station, dirty diapers are carried out to the playground to dispose of.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) )
- Official code
- 21-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, in 3yr-old room youth Reagen not signed out. Technical assistance was offered and operator corrected by signing youth out.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [the 1/2-yr-old room] group as evidenced by [attendance log.]. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Instructor T.W. was seated in between the 1/2-yr-old room and the 3/4-yr-old room to be able to monitor both rooms because another instructor called out sick. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
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
- At time of inspection, youth Sandaissa D expired on 1/20/2026. Technical assistance was provided to prevent future violation.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- OUTDOOR PLAY AREA IS FULL OF DEBRIS.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 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
- 25-01
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 [O8-26-2025]. 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
- FIRE INSPECTION EXPIRED ON 08-26-2025
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [STANDING CAR AND STEERING WHEEL UNDER WOODEN HOUSE] in the outdoor area.
- Report comments
- PEELING PAINT ON PLAY EQIPMENT IS UNSAFE HAZARDOUS TO CHILDREN.
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2025
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
- 31-13
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Report comments
- MAYRA DELA VEGA HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE 9-15-2023 HAS NOT COMPLETED HER 45 HRS TRAINING.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 66-03
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
- MAYRA DELA VEGA DOESNT HAVE EARLY LITERACY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE 09- 15-23
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 66-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CHILD R.B -DIDNT HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE SR SHOTS EXPIRED ON 06-15-2024
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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
- SR SHOTS EXPIRED 06-15-2024
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling of the [OF THE 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM HAS WATER DAMAGE] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [BY PHOTOS, CEILING HAS WATER DAMAGE]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- PROVIDER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE CEILING NEED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- OUTDOOR PLAY AREA PATIO IS FULL OF DEBRIS
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [MERRYGO ROUND CAR AND WOOD AROUND PATIO AREA] in the outdoor area.
- Report comments
- PEELING PAINT ON PLAY EQUIPMENT IS UNSAFE AND HAZARDIOUS TO CHILDREN,
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF MD EXPIRED 9-15-2023
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
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." Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF MB, NJ, TW, MD ARE MISSING SIGN CHILD ABUSE
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CHIDREN FILES DOMINIQUE BONNIE-SHOTS EXPIRED 6-30-2025 CHARLES JOESPH-SHOTS EXPIRED 10-16-2024 JOVANNI CRUZ- SHOTS EXPIRED 4-25-2025 ARMANI BOONE-NO SHOTS OR PHYSICAL JAYSIE BERTILES SHOTS EXPIRED 1-15-2025
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 11/8/2024. The violation is 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
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that children are signed out by an authorized person at the end of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection note an instance where a child was not properly signed out. This question helps clarify the current procedures in place to maintain accurate attendance logs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff members are always providing direct supervision, especially during transitions or when staffing levels fluctuate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified a concern regarding direct supervision. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages supervision responsibilities during busy times or staff absences.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff personnel records to ensure all required background screening documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2025 indicated that certain personnel documentation was missing. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining staff files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping children's health records, such as immunizations and physical exams, current and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining up-to-date health records for children has been a recurring topic in several inspection reports between 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these important documents remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety checks on your outdoor play equipment and the play area itself?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted concerns regarding play equipment and outdoor area maintenance. This question helps parents understand the center's current maintenance and safety inspection routine.
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