Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.53
For The Children, Inc.
1718 Douglas St, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
- License:
- C15PB0441
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- 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 inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for For The Children, Inc. from March 3, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved administrative posting, with a due date of April 24, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
8 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33460
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.4
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 4 recorded violations.
August 22, 2025September 11, 2025April 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Evidence of current insect infestation was observed. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a roach egg was seen in one of the cabinet draws that stores utensils in the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Evidence of current rodent infestation was observed. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, rodent droppings were seen cabinet draws that stores utensils and snacks in the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Staff, T.M. (date of hire September 2021), has not completed School Readiness preservice training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [swings] as evidenced by [the chains rusting]. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Chains of the four swings had rusted to the point where they were covered in brown/gold coating. On the 8/20/2025 when the routine inspection was done, the chains on the swings had peeling blue paint which had fallen off in some sections exposing rust. In addition to peeling blue paint seen on wooden sections of a playground unit. The chains on the swings were replaced with ones that were not painted, and the wooden surfaces repainted in blue. Standard 31-13 in regard to peeling paint-complaint.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [play equipment] in the outdoor area.
- Report comments
- Peeling paint were seen on swings (chains) and on surfaces of a multi-functional playset.
- Correction status
- Due by September 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed Transportation log that was missing signature of a second staff member for several days. Violation was corrected at the time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 81-02
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
What is the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required pre-service training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that a staff member was allowed to have contact with children before completing all required training. This question helps clarify how the center tracks training status to ensure all staff meet requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the procedures you have in place for maintaining accurate transportation logs for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection indicate that a transportation log was missing required signatures. Asking about current procedures helps explain how the center ensures documentation is complete and verified.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current schedule for routine facility maintenance and pest control to ensure all areas remain clean and sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where cleanliness and facility maintenance were addressed, including reports of pests and play equipment condition. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages building and equipment upkeep.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if a maintenance or facility issue is identified during a routine inspection?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates about facility improvements or maintenance helps families feel informed about the environment. This approach encourages transparency regarding how the center manages its physical space.
General question
What steps are taken to ensure that all play equipment is regularly inspected for wear and tear?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular equipment checks are important for maintaining a well-kept outdoor environment. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center prioritizes the safety and quality of play areas for children.