Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.63
Mandel Jewish Community Center Of The Palm Beaches, Inc.
5221 Hood Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- License:
- C15PB0547
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 128
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Mandel Jewish Community Center Of The Palm Beaches, Inc. from April 19, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 5, 2026 and involved administrative posting.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33418
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.27
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 3, 2023April 30, 2025February 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 19, 2024September 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [a large empty box and child light table stored in room 133 bathroom.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of routine inspection, observed a large empty box and child light table stored in the bathroom of room 133 (toddlers), but was corrected a time of routine inspection. Gave technical assistance that no child bathroom is used for storage.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
- Official code
- 16-04
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection observed several staff members (AS, LP, MW & SB) not completed training within one year of hired, therefore this standard 66-3 not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The child care staff failed to comply with the facilitys written policy as evidenced by [Not following the facility discipline policy.].
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the compliant investigation, director stated that the staff didn't follow the facility discipline policy of redirect the children at the time of the incident, therefore the staff was terminated. This standard is in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Discipline (Article IX.C)
- Official code
- 09-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of compliant investigation there was not incident report in the children files, indicating that the incident occurred, the parents were notified and aware of the incident. This standard was corrected, now in compliant.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Running water was not available in the [infant room #134.].
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection observed the hot water in the infant room at 73 F, for diaper changing.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-07
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 [7/25/24]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department
- Report comments
- At time of inspection facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection, they had an inspection but need to correct a violation before it's approved/current. Therefore, not in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At time of inspection there was several staff who failed to begin the department's required 40 hr. introductory childcare training within 90 days of employment. (RJ, AR, AS & OW)
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility advertised child care services without first obtaining alicense.
- Report comments
- The facility's online advertising does not differentiate they are offering summer camp services for preschool and school-age children. TA: Any person advertising a child care facility to the public in any way or by any medium whatsoever, must include in the advertisement the facility's local agency license number or certificate number. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, advertisements in the yellow pages of the telephone directories, community bulletin boards, fliers, pamphlets, classified ads, signs, radio, television, electronic media, and other advertising media. This requirement does not apply to classified ads for employment purposes, or construction signs ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-07
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 [5/25/2023]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department
- Correction / follow-up note
- Unable to provide current and approved annual fire inspection. Last fire inspection: 5/25/2022. Last Fire Drill: 6/14/2023, included 98 Children, 22 Adults, took 7:28 to complete. Emergency Prep.: 4/17/2023(Tornado Warning), included 96 Children, 21 Adults, took 1:20 to complete.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3 instructors files did not have current proof of a physical examination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members follow the facility's discipline policy?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted an instance where staff did not follow the established discipline policy. Asking about current training or oversight helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent care practices.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training completion has been a topic of discussion in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative steps taken to keep staff certifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that all required safety inspections, such as fire safety, are completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2024 indicated a need for updated fire safety documentation. Understanding the center's tracking system for these annual requirements helps parents feel confident about facility readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the facility's physical environment, such as water access or storage, to ensure it remains ready for daily use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that various facility and administrative topics have appeared in reports over the last few years. Asking about daily maintenance routines provides insight into how the center maintains its environment for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in May 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is the best way for parents to receive updates about their child's day and any unusual incidents that might occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily routines and incident reporting is essential for parent peace of mind. Knowing the center's standard protocol helps families understand how they will be kept informed.