Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.4
- Local median
- 1
Hilltop Child Care Center
1273 W 30th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
- License:
- C15PB0499
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Hilltop Child Care Center from January 13, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 16, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of October 25, 2024.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from November 14, 2024 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33404
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.05
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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 [fire inspection]. 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
- Last recorded fire inspection 9/28/2023
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2024
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 fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher last service date: September 2023
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [All equipment with height and mobile] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fall zone surfacing required around and under equipment with height and non stationary to prevent injury.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 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
- 31-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The ceiling in the [2's and 3's classroom with dust coming from the air vents] roomwas not clean. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The ceiling in the 2's and 3's classrooms is with dust coming from the air vents TA: The facility should kept clean and sanitary
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
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
- 18-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan. (Section 14.1, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility does not have a written emergency preparedness plan TA: Each facility shall develop a written Emergency Preparedness Plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the child care facility during fire, lockdown, evacuation of the area, and inclement weather. The plan shall identify weather conditions requiring action and supply a response appropriate to the weather condition. Each plan shall specifically include immediate removal of all children from outdoor play areas during rainfall or whenever lightning is visible on the horizon or thunder is audible. Each plan shall include taking and recording the attendance of children in the event of evacuation or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Emergency Response Plan (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Articles X.F and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages
- Official code
- 30-08
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time on the inspection there was 13 children and two staff members on the playground. The staff members did not have there attendance logs available to review. The operator made corrections by providing them with there binders to document the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The license holder did not maintain required Florida Worker's Compensation insurance.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the director did not have evidence of workers compensation signed by the department of health
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
- Official code
- 01-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The license holder did not provide evidence of Florida Worker's Compensation insurance or a notarized statement attesting that worker's compensation insurance is not applicable.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the director did not have evidence of workers compensation signed y the department of health
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
- Official code
- 01-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toilet paper was not available in the [boys and girls] toilet room/bathroom. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection there was no toilet paper available in the girls and boys stall. The operator made corrections by supplying tissue paper in each stall.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [wood] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection sharp wood was outside on the outdoor play area that is accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [all areas] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the play equipment had less than 1 inch of mulch on the play equipment
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [VPK].
- Inspector notes
- Observed a light brown purse open in the children's cubby hole that was accessible to the children in care. The operator made corrections by removing the purse.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [maintance worker].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the directors husband was observed in her office. The staff member was unable to produce a background screening.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
- Official code
- 61-01
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 the inspection the provider did not have a current immunization for two children. M.K, BG See supplemental for name
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
- Official code
- 76-01
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 is your process for ensuring that all emergency preparedness plans are up to date and accessible to staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted a finding regarding the availability of a written emergency preparedness plan. This question helps parents understand how the facility keeps these important safety procedures current and ready for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that attendance logs are always available and accurately maintained when children are in different areas of the facility, such as on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from a February 2023 inspection mention a finding where attendance logs were not immediately available for review. Asking about this helps parents understand how staff keep track of children throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff and regular visitors have completed the required background screening process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 show a finding related to incomplete background screening documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current practices for verifying that everyone on-site meets safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of personal items to ensure they remain inaccessible to children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2023 noted a finding where personal items were accessible to children in a classroom. Asking about this helps parents understand the current policies for keeping classrooms clear of items that could be hazardous.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for maintaining the outdoor play equipment and the ground cover underneath it?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show a finding regarding the maintenance of ground cover under play equipment to help prevent injuries. Asking about this helps parents understand the current routine for checking and maintaining the safety of outdoor play areas.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 24, 2026, showed no findings.
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