Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.33
Tender Love & Care Child Development Center, Inc.
1859 Seminole Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- License:
- C15PB0467
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 98
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Tender Love & Care Child Development Center, Inc. from March 15, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33409
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.54
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 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 30, 2025June 12, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 30, 2025June 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand washing sink in the [Purple bears room] area exceeded 110 degrees.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, hot water in purple room = 126 degrees F. Technical assistance was provided and temperature was corrected to 109 degrees F.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-09
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 yellow bears room not dated. Technical assistance was offered and operator was able to correct by properly labeling.
- 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
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [riding spring horses on main playground] in the outdoor area.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, on main playground spring horses has peeling paint. Technical assistance was provided and operator was able to correct at the time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing pad in the [2yr diaper change ] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, the diaper changing pad in the 2-year-old diaper change area was observed to have a slit/tear on its surface, which compromises the integrity of the changing surface and prevents adequate cleaning and sanitizing between diaper changes. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining diaper changing equipment in good repair for proper sanitation protocols. The facility shall replace the damaged diaper changing pad in the 2-year-old diaper change area to eliminate the slit/tear and ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing, and infection control procedures can be effectively performed.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [hallway bathroom, VPK, 3yr, 2yr, and afterschool class] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint and wall tiles]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, peeling paint was observed on the walls of the hallway bathroom and VPK classroom, and peeling wall tiles were observed in the 3-year-old and 2-year-old classrooms. These deteriorating conditions create potential safety hazards including paint chip and tile fragment ingestion risks, lead exposure concerns if older paint is present, and compromise the integrity of classroom and facility surfaces. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper facility maintenance standards and the importance of maintaining walls and surfaces in good repair throughout the facility. The facility shall repair the peeling paint on walls in the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following area(s) of the facility was/were not clean: [Ac vents.]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the facility inspection, unsanitary buildup of dust and debris was observed in the air conditioning vents in the following areas: VPK, 1-year-old, and 2-year-old classrooms and bathroom. This accumulation indicates inadequate maintenance of the ventilation system and can affect air quality, potentially distributing contaminants throughout the environments where children spend extended periods. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper vent cleaning procedures and maintenance scheduling to ensure optimal air quality in all occupied spaces. Violation was corrected on site. AC vents were cleaned. The facility shall clean all air conditioning ven ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 18-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [sharp points exposed] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- During the facility inspection, the fence separating the afterschool children's play area and the preschool children's play area was not safely secured at the top, exposing gaps and sharp points. This condition creates injury hazards from exposed sharp edges that could harm children during outdoor activities. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper fence maintenance, and child safety standards. The facility shall secure the fence separating the afterschool and preschool play areas by addressing the gaps at the top and covering or removing all exposed sharp points to maintain safe boundaries and eliminate potential injury hazards for children durin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 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
- 25-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the facility inspection, a gap was observed at the base of the fence on the east side of the play area, creating a potential security and safety concern. This opening compromises perimeter security and creates potential for unauthorized access or child egress from the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding playground perimeter security and fence maintenance requirements. The facility shall repair or fill the gap at the base of the fence on the east side of the play area to maintain proper perimeter security and prevent unauthorized access or child egress from the outdoor play environment.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 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
- 25-07
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle(s) used by the facility to transport children did not have the facility's name on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters.
- Report comments
- During the facility inspection, the vehicle(s) used by the facility to transport children did not have the facility's name displayed on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters as required for child transportation identification. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper vehicle marking requirements for child transportation and the importance of visible facility identification. The facility shall ensure that all vehicles used to transport children display the facility's name on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters to comply with transportation identification requirements and ensure proper vehicle marking for childcare operations.
- Correction status
- Due by December 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 80-01
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
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring that all facility vehicles are clearly marked for identification?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that the facility's name was not displayed on the side panels of the transportation vehicles as required.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to monitor and maintain proper water temperatures at the hand-washing sinks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining proper sanitation and facility conditions, including water temperature and equipment integrity, has been a recurring topic in reports from 2025 and 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect the outdoor play areas to ensure that fencing and equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 identified concerns regarding fence maintenance and exposed sharp points in the outdoor play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking that all cleaning solutions are properly labeled and prepared daily?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted an instance where a sanitizing solution was not prepared fresh as required.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How often do you conduct facility-wide maintenance checks to ensure walls, tiles, and surfaces are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance helps ensure a clean and secure environment for children. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages ongoing upkeep and safety standards.