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T.L.C Leadership Academy

1125 Grant St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

License:
C15PB0457
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
51
License expiration:
December 31, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for T.L.C Leadership Academy from March 2, 2023 through February 9, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 30, 2025.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Four later inspections, from September 22, 2025 through February 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33407

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.9

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.52

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [VPK] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint of the wall]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, observed paint peeling of the wall in several areas of the VPK room.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The floor in the [VPK] area was not clean. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the floor mat in the VPK room was not cleaned. It was in an unsanitary condition.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
18-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following area(s) of the facility was/were not clean: [the water fountain which the kids drank from]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the water fountain where the kids drank from was very filthy. Had mold-like growth around the drain. Dried up stains where on the spigot.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
18-04
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 [gap at the base of fence.]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, fence not safely secure. There was a gap at the foot of the fence.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-04
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 [2/12/25]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, no verification of annual fire inspection.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not conduct emergency drills listed in the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, no verification of annual emergency drill.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E)
Official code
30-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [soap, thermometer, ] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or applicators 4. Adhesive tape 5. Thermometer 6. Tweezers 7. Blunt tipped scissors 8. Pre-moistened wipes 9. A minimum of 2 medical examination gloves in a puncture proof protector 10. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of inspection, observed incomplete first aid kit.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A)
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served
Report comments
At the time of inspection, facility did not have at least one person with a food manager's certificate.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
Official code
46-01
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 the time of inspection, no current immunization for kid MD.
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
Official code
76-01
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Disposable towels or individual towels were not available in the [kitchen] hand washing area. (Section 10.6, number 7) (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was corrected at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
10-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Soap was not available in the [kitchen] hand washing area. (Section 10.6, number 7) (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was corrected at the of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
10-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
Broken wooden handrails in the West side of the building Speaker stored on top of the cabinet in 3&4 year-old room Broken/cracked bench on the playground Yellow shelf in the VPK room : easily shaken with the with the touch of 1 finger Wooden fence was not steady, leaning over onto the neighbors
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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
15-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed not to be clean and sanitary: [next to door opening on the parking lot]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed: Old carpet, old umbrella, carton board, other unidentified items stored on the East side of the building:
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide/swing] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
Report comments
There was no fall surface under the swing and six(6) slides in the outdoor play area.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [bench/slide structure/handrails/red poles] in the outdoor area.
Inspector notes
Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the following area: • Green benches Combined equipment: Red and yellow slides • Red poles of old swing equipment • Handrails on North side of the building •
Correction status
Due by November 22, 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
31-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Report comments
9 children were not signed out for various dates in August September 2024.
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A power cord from the [Fire system panel] was accessible to children.
Inspector notes
The cord of the fire system panel was observed accessible to children in care. Location: Next to door leading to the play area
Correction status
Due by November 22, 2024
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
View official report
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 [10/5/23]. 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 10/5/23 TA: An annual current fire inspection is required
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2023
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
The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide at the 2+ year-old children's playground] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Observed the slide (fall zone) the equipment does not provide a resilience surface TA: To reduce the incidence of injuries should provide a resilience surface in the fall zone
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2023
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children.
Report comments
No current for JE TA: GMA should be completed every year
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
Official code
60-02
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." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
Report comments
Expired for JE TA: CAAN should be renew every year
Correction status
Due by November 17, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
68-01
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed not to be clean and sanitary: [spider web by exit door, dirty chairs]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
observed spider web by exit door towards playground (outside area).
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
there is a table obstructing one of the exit door to the left (outside), and a dirty old wood frame thrown at the playground
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-01
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 [VPK exit door fence is broken and nails are protruding]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
blue fencing out of the VPK exit , is broken, nails are protruding
Correction status
Due by March 12, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-04

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 cords and equipment are kept out of reach of the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2024 inspection noted an instance where a power cord was accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current measures in place to maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the schedule for annual fire inspections and emergency drills to ensure everything remains up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that documentation for fire inspections and emergency drills has been a recurring topic in multiple reports, including findings from 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility tracks these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure they remain in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that the condition of outdoor play areas, including fencing and equipment surfaces, has been noted in several inspections between 2023 and 2025. This question allows the provider to explain their ongoing maintenance practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through how your team monitors the cleanliness of shared spaces and high-touch areas like water fountains?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that sanitation and facility maintenance, including specific areas like hand-washing stations and water fountains, have been identified as concerns in past reports. This question helps parents understand the current cleaning protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required staff certifications, such as food manager training, are kept current and on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that verification for a food manager's certificate was not available at that time. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and maintains necessary staff credentials.
Related violations