Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.8
- Local median
- 0.4
Happy Kids Academy Boca LLC
4545 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- License:
- C15PB0481
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat: 9:00AM to 3:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 108
- 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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Happy Kids Academy Boca LLC from August 4, 2025 through April 17, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 12, 2025.
Two later inspections, from December 19, 2025 through April 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33431
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.2
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [all classrooms] (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Room capacity was not observed posted in each classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 - Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 04-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Observed child care personnel directly supervising children in care without the required ELC preservice training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There was no written verification on file that staff had received a copy of the facility's disciplinary policy.
- Inspector notes
- Verification staff received policy not observed on file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 09-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the programs expulsion policy. (Section 9, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Expulsion policy not observed on file at time of inspection for childcare personnel .
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C) (Article IX.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 9 Child Discipline, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 09-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [water fountain]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed water fountain missing handle which resulted in an hole with sharp diameters.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
- 15-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Potable water was not available to [children in care]. (Section 12.1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed cups not provided for water dispenser.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage, or other refuse was not stored in a manner to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. (Section 17.1, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Dumpster garbage lid observed open. Black plastic used bag observed stored outside In front of entrance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Solid Waste Collection/Storage/Disposal (Article X.A) ) (Article X.A) ) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [Shelving] as evidenced by [unsecure/ easily movable]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed shelving easily movable in the 3 to 4 years old Russian class.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
- 31-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An irritating odor/toxic fume was present in a room occupied by children.
- Inspector notes
- An air freshener observed plugged into an electrical outlet. Air fresheners are prohibited in childcare facilities.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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
- 36-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [3/4 years old classroom- Russian classroom].
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel purse and personal items must be stored inaccessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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
- 36-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide protective covers for electrical outlets within the childrens reach.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Outlet observed unprotected near the water dispenser stored in the wallway. Staff corrected violation at time of inspection, by providing a outlet cover on the outlet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 36-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord from the [TV cord] was accessible to children.
- Report comments
- 3/4 years old classroom. TV cord hanging, accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
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
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
- Inspector notes
- Food manager certification: E.F. expires on 7/21/2028 Person I.S. observed preparing meals at time of inspection I.S.- Food manager certification not on file at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food products, [case of water], were stored on floors. (Section 17.2, number 2) Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Case of bottle water observed on the floor in the kitchen. All food items including water can not be stored directly on the floor.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility's three-compartment sink was improperly used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing multi-use eating and drinking utensils in that [dishes stored in the sanitizer section. ].
- Inspector notes
- Observed
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-35
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. (Section 17.6, number 3) Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A designated food preparation sink is required. At time of inspection, observed raw chicken boiling, the facility operates as a full food service, which prepared meals onsite. The facility was approved with a commercial grade dishwasher, handwashing sink, and one of the 3 compartment sinks was designated as a food preparation sink,, with the intent the dishwasher would be used for all warewashing. It was observed, dishes were stored in all 3 compartments of the 3 compartment sink and a red dish rack with a drain board. Please be advise, all sink have sole use purposes.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 46-49
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [Form 5131].
- Report comments
- DCF form 5131 not on file for staff. Document emailed to provider at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 61-01
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
- Childcare personnel have not completed the required training within one of hired date or in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Fire extinguisher training was not observed on file for child care personnels who have been employed more than 30 days.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
- 66-11
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted an instance where a staff member was working with children before completing required pre-service training. Asking about current training verification processes helps parents understand how the facility ensures all staff are prepared for their roles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that personal items, such as purses or bags, are kept in a secure area that is inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 identified that personal items were accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the facility's current practices for maintaining a secure environment for students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility monitor classrooms to ensure that electrical cords and other potential hazards are properly managed and kept out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 noted a concern regarding an accessible power cord in a classroom. Asking about ongoing safety checks helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you verify that all required background screening documentation is complete and up to date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2025 indicated that certain supplementary background screening documentation was incomplete at the time of the inspection. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate your disciplinary and expulsion policies to families, and how do you ensure that staff are fully trained on these procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that documentation regarding the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies was not fully available on file. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages its policies and staff awareness.
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