Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.08
- Local median
- 0.56
Alef Preschool Of Palm Beach, Inc
165 Bradley Pl, Palm Beach, FL 33480
- License:
- C15PB7207
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- 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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Alef Preschool Of Palm Beach, Inc from December 28, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in Palm Beach County
Compared to 591 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.4
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 21, 2024December 9, 2025December 23, 2025February 4, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 25, 2024February 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 9, 2025May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 the time of inspection, employee Victoria N and Rivka W has not completed 40 training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, employees Victoria N and Rivka W have not completed 5-hour literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-04
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: [At the time of inspection, did observe a hole in the bottom of wall that hold the stairs leading to the playground. Offered technical assistance]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, did observe a hole in the bottom of wall that hold the stairs leading to the playground.Offered technical assistance
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [At the time of inspection, did observe a broken light fixture outside in play area to the left of the small sliding board area. Offered technical assistance] which is hazardous. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, did observe a broken light fixture outside in play area to the left of the small sliding board area.Offered technical assistance
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B)
- Official code
- 25-02
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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility is required to provide proof of a satisfactory fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on December 16,2024. Please be advised that if proof of a satisfactory inspection is not submitted by December 29, 2025, a facility representative must attend the December 30, 2025, CCAC meeting to request consideration for a provisional license.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2025
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 facility failed to maintain the ground cover/other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The fall surface was not maintained around the slid equipment. Observed dirt around the slide. T.A : The protective fall surfacing must be installed to a depth of 6 inches (at least) around all stationary and climbing equipment
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- 4 staff did not have a current good moral on file. See supplemental sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A) (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of an employment history check was not on file for personnel in the facility. (Section 19.5, number 2) Background Screening [SR]
- Report comments
- Employment history check was not available for staff RW (sheet left blank).
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B) (Article VII.A, and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49)
- Official code
- 61-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- all staff missing the ELC training requirements. See supplemental sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 66-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No documented proof of fire extinguisher training available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 66-11
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 staff did not have an updated child abuse and neglect statement form on file. See supplemental sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 68-01
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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 1 child missing current immunization on file. See Supplemental sheet for details
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 76-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to submit a complete renewal application at least 45 days before expiration of the current license.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Article IV.A.8 . Unless revoked or surrendered, all licenses or certificates of compliance or certificates of substantial compliance shall expire December 31st of each year. All applications for renewal for the following calendar year must be completed and filed with the Department no later than November 1st of the current year. The application was received on 11/14/2024. The violation has been cleared and corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Licensed Facility (Article IV.A, and E)
- Official code
- 02-05
No recorded violations in this report
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, last serviced: 9/2023
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-36, FAC)
- Official code
- 29-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that employment history checks were missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains up-to-date records for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have their required child abuse and neglect awareness statements on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified that some staff records were missing the required child abuse and neglect awareness documentation. This question allows the provider to explain how they track and maintain these important personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage ongoing training requirements for your staff to ensure everyone stays current with their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding staff training requirements. Asking about the current management process provides insight into how the center ensures all employees meet their professional training obligations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and the surrounding surfaces to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 indicate repeated issues with outdoor equipment and facility maintenance. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors the safety and condition of their play areas.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates about daily operations and staffing helps parents feel more connected to their child's environment. This information is useful for gauging how the provider keeps families informed about classroom consistency.