Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.63
Gardens Learning Center, Inc.
5130 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- License:
- C15PB0447
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- 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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Gardens Learning Center, Inc. from January 26, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Two later inspections, from April 22, 2026 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33418
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.27
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A group size of no more than [12] children is required for [the Maximum Group Size of the one year old classroom for compliance for school readiness.]. A group size of [15] children was observed. (Section 4, numbers 1 8) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility was mistakenly following the DOH guidelines which would allow for 15 children in the one-year-olds classroom and thought they were in compliance; however technical assistance was provided that the maximum number of children in the classroom following school readiness criteria is a maximum of 12 children. The facility corrected the violation on site by taking the youngest 3 children from the one-year-olds classroom and comingling them in the Infant classroom thus correcting the violation with both classrooms having the maximum number of 12 children each. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments None Counselor Comments EHD#: 50-99-481339 Dated: 3/26/26 FDOH Status ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 84 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 84-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of routine inspection, observed staff (TB & ST) has failed to complete the school readiness training with 90 days of employment, hired dates 3/31/25 & 9/15/25, therefore this standard is not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2026
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
- 66-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [parents signuature] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of compliant investigation, the facility documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include parent signature, because when the staff completed the report, she handed the report to the guardian who picked up the child, he took the report home without the director signature nor making a copy. Spoke with director (SJ) stated staff has language barrier, she talked with the staff and will have more training on completing incident/accident report, therefore this standard is in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Facility staff or employee who failed Level 2 background screening and was disqualified from employment was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. (Section 19.5, number 1) Background Screening [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of compliant inspection, the staff member's level 2 background screening was observed. The background screening has a "not eligible" status dated from 10/4/2023. The Department of Children and Family also notified the provider in writing that the staff member was disqualified due to criminal history. However, according to the director the staff member was employed at the facility as a child care personnel from 10/4/2023 to 10/27/2023. This standard has been resolved as the staff member is no long working at the facility. PERSONNEL RECORDS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 62-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [vpk] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the blue walls in the vpk classroom were peeling. The peeling paint started from the window in different areas of the wall. Technical assistance was provided to inform the provider the importance of having secure and safe walls.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a minimum distance of 18 inches around individual napping spaces. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection majority of the two year-old children were napping directly beside one another. Technical assistance was provided to inform the provider that children must be 18 inches apart The operator made corrections by immediately removing the children to ensure they were all 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not capped.
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection two bottles were located on a counter not capped. Technical assistance was provided to the provider to cap the bottles after each use for sanitary purposes. The operator made corrections by capping the bottles that were on the counter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G)
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A crock pot used for warming infant formula and food contained water that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the water used in the crockpot exceeded 120 degrees. The water tested at 184 degrees F. Technical assistance was provided to the director to prevent any future hazards due to the high temperature of the water. The best recommendation will be to purchase a bottle warmer that does not exceeds 12o degrees. The operator made corrections by adding cold water to decrease the temperature of the water in the crockpot. MEDICATION
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 47 - Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H)
- Official code
- 47-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the child enrollment date was missing from the registration form Technical assistance was provided to inform the director how important it is to include the day the child was enrolled into their program.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C)
- Official code
- 71-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the child present at the facility did not have a current immunization form. Technical assistance was provided to the provider to ensure all immunizations are current for the children enrolled in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 your current process for ensuring that classroom group sizes remain within the required limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection show a finding regarding group size limits in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the steps the center takes to monitor and maintain appropriate group sizes for each age group.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on June 5, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your center take to verify that all staff members have cleared their background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted a concern regarding a staff member's background screening status. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current procedures for ensuring all personnel are properly vetted.
- Context
- The facility resolved this issue by ending the staff member's employment at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that nap time arrangements consistently follow safety guidelines for spacing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2023 show a finding related to the distance between napping spaces. Asking this helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe sleep environment for all children.
- Context
- The facility corrected the arrangement immediately during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and ensuring that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 indicate a finding regarding the completion of training requirements for staff. This question helps parents understand how the center manages professional development and compliance for its team.
- Context
- The correction was due by March 31, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How does your team communicate with families if an incident or accident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding accidents is essential for parent peace of mind. This question helps parents understand the center's documentation and notification practices.