Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 0.79
South Olive Elementary (PreK)
7101 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- License:
- E15PB0063
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- Not listed
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2021
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Latest inspectionSeptember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for South Olive Elementary (PreK) from May 9, 2023 through September 10, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 6, 2024.
Four later inspections, from April 23, 2024 through September 10, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33405
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.17
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The programs storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf and it was accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection scissors were observed on the shelf and it was accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 13-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher DP has an expired background dated on 1/4/23.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- According to the fire inspection, the most recent inspection was conducted 11/4/2021. This standard was placed by into compliance as a the provider was able to email an updated fire inspection dated 2/7/2023. There has been no fire inspection conducted during the 2022 school readiness contract year. TA: A copy of the current and approved annual (every year) fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must also be documented and maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [staff member that participated in the drill]. (Section 14.1, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the emergency drill did not documented how many staff members participated in the drill. TA: The operator must maintain a written record of emergency preparedness drills showing the type of drill, date conducted, number of children and staff in attendance, and time taken for all individuals to complete the drill
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-15
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employment application Missing for 2 staff member. This standard has been resolved at the provider was able to email documents to the inspector. TA: A signed employment application with a statement indicating whether he or she has ever worked in a facility that has had a license or school readiness program contract denied, revoked, or suspended in any state or jurisdiction, or has been the subject of a disciplinary action or been fined while employed in a child care facility
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child abuse and neglect missing for several staff members. This standard has been resolved at the provider was able to email documents to the inspector. TA: All school readiness program providers and personnel, including substitutes and volunteers, must annually sign a statement of compliance with all child abuse and neglect reporting requirements provided in Section 39.201, F.S.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-04
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 your current process for ensuring that all staff members have up-to-date background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted that documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing or expired. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these requirements for all personnel.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of May 6, 2024, for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that potentially hazardous items, such as sharp tools or cleaning supplies, are kept out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 identified instances where items like scissors and hand sanitizer were accessible to children. This question allows the provider to explain the daily safety protocols currently in place to prevent similar access.
- Context
- The items were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required personnel records, such as child abuse reporting forms and employment applications, are fully completed and maintained for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2023 indicated that certain personnel forms were missing for some staff members. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for maintaining staff files.
- Context
- These items were resolved during the inspection by providing the necessary documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for documenting emergency preparedness drills and ensuring that all required information is captured after each drill?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2023 noted that a written record of an emergency drill was missing specific details regarding staff participation. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and verifies the effectiveness of their emergency procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your facility's safety certifications and ensure that all required annual inspections are kept current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2023 noted that proof of an annual fire inspection was not available on-site at that time. Asking this question provides insight into how the center manages its regulatory requirements and safety documentation.
- Context
- The provider corrected this by submitting an updated fire inspection report during the visit.
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