The bleach solution being used for sanitizing was more than 200 ppm when tested with a chlorine test strip.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, there werent appropriate sanitizers in the facility. The solution was >200 ppm. This was resolved at time of inspection with technical assistance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
Official code
13-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, there werent appropriate sanitizers in the facility. The bottle was not properly labeled with a date available. Technical assistance was provided and this was resolved on site.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E)
Official code
13-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following equipment and/or toys were not safe: [slide] as evidenced by [photo]. Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the slide that was anchored on the playground was broken and unsafe for the children. Also, there were rat traps on the playground near the swings. The gates were damaged and there is access for rodents/animals to get on the premise.
Correction status
Due by July 7, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
Official code
31-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The daily attendance log for the [3 year olds, room #5] group was not completed to give real time information. Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the attendance log for the three-year-olds in room #5 had a child in attendance who was not there. this was resolved on site.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. Food And Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, the bottle in the infants room were not properly labeled. Provided technical assistance and resolved on site.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 45 - Bottles Capped and Labeled (Article XII.G)
Official code
45-01
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
At time of inspection, one employee didnt complete the required 40-hour DCF trainings after one year of employment.
Correction status
Due by August 3, 2026
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PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
Official code
66-03
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility did not have proof of the required minimum insurance coverage. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, transportation coverages were not up to date. automobile insurances were listed with a maximum coverage of (10/20/10) instead of the required amount of $100,000 with an expiration date of 01/16/2027.
The license holder did not provide verification of comprehensive general liability insurance.
Report comments
t the time of inspection, unable to present
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Insurance (Article IV.B)
Official code
01-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's license/certificate was not displayed in a conspicuous place inside the facility.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, license not posted.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
Official code
02-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space for each child. The [VPK] room which is routinely occupied by children has a capacity of [11] children and [12] children were observed in care. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, VPK room capacity of 11 has 12 youths present. Page 1 of 8
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
Official code
04-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The room capacity was not posted conspicuously in the following room(s): [Toddler] General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, No capacity posted in toddler room.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Indoor/Outdoor Square Footage (Article X.A and B and Rule 65C-22.002(3), FAC)
Official code
04-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hot running water was not available in the [kitchen] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, no hot water in kitchen.
Correction status
Due by March 30, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
Official code
10-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Department staff was not permitted access to personnel, children and facility records. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
At the time of the inspection, staff in charge could did not have access to the records to provide to the inspector. PHYSICAL FACILITY
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Access to Records (Article XV.A)
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [pictures of playground fence]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, fence broken in several places.
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
Official code
25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility failed to complete a written record of monthly fire drills for the month(s) of [all months]. Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, unable to produce.
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-02
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 [2/27]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
Report comments
At the time of inspection, unable to produce.
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
Official code
28-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
Report comments
At the time of inspection, front door control point has no alarm.
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2026
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Audible Alert Mechanism (Article X.A)
The diaper changing pad in the [TODDLER ROOM] area had slits/tears/holes which prevented adequate cleaning and sanitizing.
Report comments
CHANGING MAT IN THE TODDLER ROOM HAS HOLES, MAT HAVE TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION
Correction status
Due by July 21, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [MAIN ENTRANCE HAS PEELING PAINT] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [PHOTO]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
PEELING PAINT IS A HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [BY PHOTO]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A WHOLE IN FENCE IN BIG PLAY AREA, ALSO FENCE IS LOOSE IN INFANTS PLAY AREA AND IN BIG PLAY AREA FENCE POLE IS BROKE OFF ATTACHING POLE CREATING A SHARP EDGE.
Correction status
Due by July 31, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
A vehicle regularly used to transport children was not equipped with a child safety alarm device.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection observed that the vehicle child safety alarm did not operate. Provided TA that Child safety alarm needs to be heard from 300 ft away from the vehicle. ENFORCEMENT
Items, namely, [attendance log, pen , glasses], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
attendance log, pen, glasses were observed on the diaper changing mat in the 1 to 2 year-old classroom.Corrected onsite: Removed at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The container for soiled disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The container for soiled disposable diapers in the 2 year-old room missing the cover.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-08
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The container for soiled disposable diapers was accessible to children in the [2 year-old] area. General Requirements [SR]
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The floor in the [aftercare area ] area was defective or not in good repair. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Broken floor tiles were observed in the aftercare room the front of the exit door leading to the play area
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [2 year-old room] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed peeling on the wall in the 2 year-old classroom
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [the fence between the infant and the non infant area was not secured, the fence could be saked with a touched of one finger]. Physical Facility [SR]
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed peeling on the exterior wall in the aftercare play are
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Adults made use of toilet facilities designated for children.
Inspector notes
Staff were observed using the girl's restroom, multiples times.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
Official code
23-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
Report comments
Several children were released to parents and were not signed out
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
Official code
34-04
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
Staff A.R who has a current Food Manager's Certification was not present when food was being prepared and served.
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
Official code
46-01
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 [a plastic bag of orange stored in sanitize compartment].
Correction / follow-up note
Observed a plastic bag of orange stored in sanitize compartment of the three compartment sink. Corrected onsite: Removed at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
Official code
46-35
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
1 child missing current immunization on file. expiration date: 1/27/2024. See confidential sheet for details
Correction status
Due by May 2, 2024
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PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C)
Official code
76-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
The transportation log missing signature of second staff member. ENFORCEMENT
An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened.
Report comments
At time of inspection an exit door in the middle of the main room, the audible alert mechanism was not working properly. It had not sound when the door was opened. The door opens into the parking lot of the facility with no gate..
Facility staff person or employee requiring screening did not have current Level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. (Section 19.5, number 1) Background Screening [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection facility staff (office worker) requiring screening did not have current level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. Staff member (MF). PERSONNEL RECORDS
Correction status
Due by October 2, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F) (Article VII.A, and F) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
A staffing ratio of [1 staff to 6 ] for the children age [ 12 to 24 months] is the minimum required. There was/were [1] staff for [12] children aged [12-24 months] observed. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of the reinspection inspector observed one staff with 12 children from the age of 12 to 24 months an addition to one staff with 17 children ages 2 to 5 years old. But the director return and another staff came in while there, to correct the situation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Staff Ratio (Articles VIII.B, C, and XVIII.A, B)
The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the programs expulsion policy. (Section 9, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Notice of termination was issued because of parent behavior toward the assistant director, however, the program failed to have Written notification regarding parents bad behavior- Per director, the standard will be added to parents handbook.
The facility failed to immediately notify the Health Department when an outbreak of communicable disease was suspected. (Section 13.3, numbers 1 and 2) Communicable Disease [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
On 5/26/2023, the program failed to notify the Department about 2 children that attended the program and had a fever of 101 and 102 Degree F. Please be advised that the Operator shall immediately notify the Department of any suspected outbreak of notifiable disease or other disease condition as per Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code,as amended or replaced Corrective action plan is required. Please refer to Article XIV for details.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 54 - Reporting to Public Health Department (Article XIV.C) (Article XIV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
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
At time of inspection the food manager certification had expired 4/7/23 (Alexandra Rapalo).
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 46 - Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC)
Official code
46-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Verification of an employment history check was not on file for personnel in the facility. Background Screening [SR]
Report comments
At time of inspection staff member (DP) background screening expired 4/19/23.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2023
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PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
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 that daily attendance logs are accurately maintained for each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from June 2026 where the attendance log for a specific group did not accurately reflect the children present. This question helps clarify how the center monitors attendance to ensure all children are accounted for in real time.
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Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all transportation insurance requirements are fully met and kept up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that the facility did not have proof of the required minimum insurance coverage for transportation. This question allows the director to explain how they now track and verify these insurance requirements.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required staff training is completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from June 2026 indicate that some staff had not completed required training within the designated timeframe. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking staff professional development and compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is the center's current routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated concerns regarding the condition of fencing and playground equipment. This question helps parents learn about the center's maintenance schedule and how they prioritize the safety of the play areas.
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General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines, such as how bottles or personal items are labeled and stored?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding the handling of infant supplies and personal items is essential for consistency between home and the center. This question helps parents understand the center's expectations for daily care routines.