Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.56
- Local median
- 1
Life Span of Palm Beach County, Inc.
1400 N Congress Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
- License:
- C15PB0617
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 124
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Life Span of Palm Beach County, Inc. from April 4, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 3, 2024 and involved transportation, with a due date of September 17, 2024.
Four later inspections, from September 10, 2024 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33404
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection observed all the children restroom with unsanitary seat on the toilets. Gave technical assistance on using open face toilet seats for children.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-08
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. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection driver physical examination has expired: 8/19/24.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19)
- Official code
- 79-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility had no verification of an annual inspection by a mechanic for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. (Section 6.1, number 1) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection annual inspection by a mechanic for the facility vehicle used to transport children has expired 8/29/23. Gave technical assistance on annual inspection of any vehicle transporting children need to be donne.
- Correction status
- Due by September 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 80 - Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 80-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [a hole in the seat of the fan]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the front row seat of the van is in disrepair as there is hole inside. Technical assistance was provided to the provider to ensure the seats on the van are in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Evidence of current insect infestation was observed. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed several black insects in the freezer of the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided to inform the director to clean and monitor the refrigerator daily. The operator made corrections by cleaning the refrigerator out at the time of the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Premises Clean/Sanitary/in Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 18-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [4/5] area. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the restroom used for the vpk classroom had insufficient lightening. The restroom has no light inside unless the door is completely open. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the facility has sufficient lightning to visually observe and supervise the children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Physical Facility: Lighting, Temperature, Ventilation (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The platform provided to allow children convenient use of the toilet was not safely constructed/easily cleanable. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the vpk classroom the staff restroom and the children's restroom has black mold like particles around the toilet Technical assistance was provided to ensure the restroom are in sanitary conditions. The operator made corrections by sanitizing the toilets at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [Feburary and March ]. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the fire drill log had one date recorded on the log. 1/18/2023 was the date observed at the time of the inspection 8 adults 46 children 2 minutes to clear. The operator shall maintain a written record of fire drills showing the date, time, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises, and any unusual findings or Article VIII: Physical Facility - 41 - problems encountered. This record must be maintained for not less than one year from the date of the drill.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [two slides] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed at the time of the inspection the mulch on the play ground used for the vpk children was less than an inch. The fall zone under the slides were not secure to protect the children from any major incidents. Technical assistance was provided to the director to check the playground before and after it is used to monitor the mulch. The fall zones must be covered to prevent or reduce injuries.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H)
- Official code
- 31-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the sign in and out was left incomplete. The child was not signed out on 3/31/23 Technical assistance was provided to the provider to ensure each child has made it safely to their home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Children received and present in the program were not signed in as required.
- Inspector notes
- Observed a child was not signed in on 3/31/23 at the time of the inspection Technical assistance was provided to the director to document the children as they are received into the facility. The operator made corrections by signing the child in at the time of the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E)
- Official code
- 34-05
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 [vpk, bus]. Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer on a beige shelf accessible to the children in the three year old classroom Observed a container of disinfecting wipes accessible to the children on the van. Observed a bottle of bleach water was also on a shelf in the vpk classroom Technical assistance was provided to ensure all chemicals are stored in a safe manner that is inaccessible to the children in care. The operator made corrections by removing all items
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 36-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was incomplete information on the enrollment form for the child(ren). Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the children enrollment date was not recorded on there forms Technical assistance was provided to ensure all information on the enrollment are updated The operator made corrections by updating the information. see supplemental for names
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 71 - Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C)
- Official code
- 71-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility's alternate nutrition contract did not adequately define the responsibilities of the parent/operator for meeting the child's nutritional needs.
- Inspector notes
- Observed two children enrolled in care did not have there nutrition plan adequately defined by their guardians Technical assistance was provided to inform the provider the importance of documenting who is responsible for the feeding the child while under their care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 72 - Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B)
- Official code
- 72-02
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 process for ensuring all vehicle maintenance and driver documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show that documentation for vehicle maintenance and driver physical exams was missing at that time. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center now tracks these requirements to ensure they remain current.
- Context
- The center had a later clean inspection in April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team verify that every child is properly signed in and out each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted instances where daily attendance logs were incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current system used to ensure accurate daily tracking of children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items are always stored securely out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 mention that certain cleaning items were found accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct and document emergency drills to ensure staff and children are prepared?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection indicated that fire drill logs were missing entries for certain months. This question helps clarify the current schedule and recordkeeping process for emergency preparedness.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for reviewing and updating children's nutrition plans and enrollment forms to ensure all information is current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that health and enrollment records are accurate is essential for the safety and well-being of children in care. This question helps parents understand how the center manages important administrative documentation.