Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.21
- Local median
- 0.73
Kingswood Academy Of Palm Springs
4137 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461
- License:
- C15PB0595
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 192
- 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 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Kingswood Academy Of Palm Springs from April 27, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 20, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
7 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33461
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.35
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 17, 2025August 20, 2025October 20, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [torn surfacing under the play equipment ] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of routine inspection, observed torn surfacing around equipment on playground for 34-year-old children,
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 25-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A container with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed accessible to children in the area of [3yr classroom]. (Section 10, number 4) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the facility inspection, a plastic bag with a warning label "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be accessible to children, creating potential suffocation hazards and safety risks. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding proper storage protocols for hazardous materials and items with warning labels. The violation was corrected on-site when the plastic bag was removed from children's access. The facility shall ensure that all items with warning labels, including plastic bags marked "Keep out of reach of children," are kept inaccessible to children at all times through secure storage in locked cabinets or elevated locations beyond childre ... [truncated]
- 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
- 36-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
- Report comments
- During the facility inspection, the facility had made bedding assignments for children but maintained no documentation or record available for review by the inspector. Technical assistance was provided to facility staff regarding the importance of maintaining proper documentation of bedding assignments and record-keeping requirements. The facility shall establish and maintain written records of bedding assignments that are readily available for review to ensure proper tracking of individual children's sleeping arrangements and demonstrate compliance with documentation requirements for rest time procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 38-15
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [toddler] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, no hot running water in the toddler rooms.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hot running water was not available in the [infant] hand washing area. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, no hot running water in the infant hand washing area.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
- Official code
- 10-08
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, drivers did not have a current physician's certification on file. IM (exp - 8/8/24) MC (exp - 1/24/25)
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A)
- Official code
- 79-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, drivers did not have a current annual physical examination on file. IM (exp - 8/8/24) MC (exp - 1/24/25)
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A)
- Official code
- 79-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [Pre-K ] group as evidenced by [child exited that classroom through the bathroom, which leads to the playground without the responsible teacher's knowledge and direct supervision. ]. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff was unaware that child had left the the bathroom and was on the playground. The child was seen by another teacher and returned back to her teacher. TA: Children must have continuous direct supervision by their responsible teacher. It was suggested that the bathrooms have an audible alert device that will let the teachers know the door is open to prevent or limit future concerns.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Direct Supervision (Articles VII.B; VIII.C; X.E and XII.G)
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- No incident report was completed, and the teacher addressed the issue personally with the parent the same day TA: An incident report is required to report the parent of the incident, even though no physical harm occurred
- 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
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 staff (NS-R) did not complete 45 hours within one year. Staff started on the DCF training 4/3/22 and was hired at the facility 3/21/22, as of 8/16/23 has not completed the 45 hours. .
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2023
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
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]. 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
- Annual fire inspection was completed: 3/28/2022
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher in the vehicle tag #: GZUF65, last serviced: May, 2021. Technical support provided : Fire extinguisher must be serviced annually
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC)
- Official code
- 29-02
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
- No one on staff had a food manager's certification. Technical support provided: At least one person on staff with current Food Manager's Certification must be present when food being prepared or served
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 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. Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- Level 2 clearance was not available for staff: A.S & C.P. Provider started the screening process, but waiting for the result. PERSONNEL RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 62 - Local, State, Federal Check (Article VII.A, and F)
- Official code
- 62-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a copy of the driver's physician certification, or equivalent, granting medical approval to operate a vehicle. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver M.P did not have a physical exam on file for review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A)
- Official code
- 79-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver Y.R physical exam was completed: 2/24/2022
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A)
- Official code
- 79-04
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
- Transportation log for vehicle tag # G7UF65 missing signature of a second staff member. Reference: Transportation completed on 4/20/2023 and 4/21/2023 ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C)
- Official code
- 81-02
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure that hazardous items, such as those with warning labels, remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection report indicate that an item with a warning label was found accessible to children in a classroom. Asking about current storage protocols helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all age groups.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all drivers have their required medical documentation and physical examinations up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some driver physical examinations and physician certifications were not on file. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and maintains compliance for transportation staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff maintain continuous direct supervision, particularly during transitions like using the restroom or moving between areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection report mention a concern regarding supervision when a child moved from a bathroom to the playground. Discussing current supervision strategies helps parents feel confident about how teachers monitor children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for maintaining and inspecting playground surfaces to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show recent findings related to facility maintenance, including playground surfacing. Asking about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the facility proactively addresses equipment upkeep.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all handwashing areas are fully functional and equipped with hot water for both children and staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2025 noted instances where hot water was not available in handwashing areas. This question helps parents understand the current status of facility infrastructure and maintenance.
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