Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.53
The Guatemalan-Maya Center, Inc
1615 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
- License:
- C15PB0493
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Guatemalan-Maya Center, Inc from April 6, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 13, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 16, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 23, 2026 through June 2, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 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
- 40%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 17, 2024October 16, 2025February 13, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 16, 2025November 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization on file for a student. Please see supplementary page.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 are still without preservice training. One out of the 3 staff completed her School Readiness Preservice trainings. See supplemental sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 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: 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
- The following staff have not completed their School Readiness Preservice Training within 90 days of employment and remain without such training(s): E.R., date of hire was 3/26/2025 A.V., date of hire was 3/31/2025 X.L., date of hire was 6/17/2024
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [chains for the swings] as evidenced by [the fact that they were covered in rust.]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The sole swing set that was on the playground, had chains that were covered in rust. The chains were seen to be in a dark orange and brown color. Other sections of the chains were covered in yellow coating that was vading.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Report comments
- Eusty R. did not have a physical examination that was completed correctly.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Child A had an immunization with the expiration date: 7/03/2024 Child B had an immunization with the expiration date: 8/11/2024 Re-Inspection Date 9/24/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Directors Food manager certification expired on 5/16/2023 Re-Inspection Date 7/5/2023
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [monkey bars and tricycles] in the outdoor area.
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on monkey bars (red) Observed peeling paint on 4 tricycles (red) Re-Inspection Date 4/28/2023
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 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
- 31-13
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 steps have been taken to ensure all staff members complete their required pre-service training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in late 2025 show that staff were found to be working with children before completing mandatory pre-service training requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/2/2026 was conducted with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for tracking and updating children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 indicate that the facility has had multiple instances where required immunization documentation was not up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect and maintain outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that some playground equipment, specifically swing chains, showed signs of rust.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have current physical examinations on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate a finding where a staff member's personnel file lacked a current statement confirming they were physically qualified to care for children.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages communication helps families feel more connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is providing care.