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BELLE GLADE ELEMENTARY

500 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430

License:
E15PB0697
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Exempt
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness
Hours:
Mon-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
0
License expiration:
Not found

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionDecember 18, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for BELLE GLADE ELEMENTARY from May 15, 2024 through December 18, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 15, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of October 14, 2025.

Attendance accountability 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
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33430

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
1.54

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
49%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
3.82

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The exit door to the playground did not have an audible alarm. TA: Alternate exits to the exterior of the building should have an audible alarm when opened.
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
Official code
12-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program facility did not provide shade on the playground. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
There is no shade provided on the playground. TA: Playgrounds must have both shaded and sunny areas
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Page 25)
Official code
16-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Enrollment information for a child was incomplete in that the record was missing [an expired shot record]. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Student SB's immunization record expired 8/30/2025
Correction status
Due by October 14, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program facility did not provide shade on the playground. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was not corrected: The program did not provide shade on the playground. Per our conversation with the secretary of the program, the school is under construction, shade will be added on the playground once the school construction is completed.
Correction status
Due by July 4, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Page 25)
Official code
16-03
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Violation was not corrected: Copy of a current and approved fire annual fire inspection was not provided at the time of the inspection. Please be advised that: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be available for review.
Correction status
Due by July 4, 2025
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 program facility did not provide shade on the playground. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
No shade available at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Page 25)
Official code
16-03
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Proof of annual fire inspection was not provided at the time of the inspection
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2025
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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate. (Section 19.3, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
15 children were present in the room, only 14 was marked as present on the attendance log. Corrected at the time of the inspection: Teacher signed the child in. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 39 - Daily Attendance (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 44)
Official code
39-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the program facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Round shaped discolored, reddish, brownish, black ceiling tile.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The programs storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Clorox wipes stored in an unlocked supply cabinet. Clorox wipe have a written statement on it , keep out of reach from children.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2024
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
13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Strong urine odor in the bathroom.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Pages 23-24)
Official code
20-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parents or legal guardian attesting the program had provided their written expulsion policy was not on file for child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Expulsion policy not available for review.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 42-43)
Official code
36-05

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 current process for ensuring that daily attendance logs are accurate and reflect the number of children in each classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection report indicate an instance where the number of children present did not match the attendance log. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate accountability for children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet. This question allows the center to describe their current storage protocols and safety measures.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure the playground environment is appropriately shaded for children during outdoor play?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show that the lack of shade on the playground was a recurring topic across multiple reports. Asking this helps parents understand the current status of the outdoor play area.
Context
A later inspection in December 2025 did not note this as a concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for ensuring that all required safety equipment, such as door alarms, is functional and maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a September 2025 inspection report noted that an exit door to the playground lacked an audible alarm. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains safety equipment.
Context
A later inspection in December 2025 did not note this as a concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the scheduling and documentation of annual fire inspections to ensure they are always up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show that documented proof of annual fire inspections was missing during multiple visits. This question allows the center to explain how they currently track and maintain these required records.
Context
A later inspection in December 2025 did not note this as a concern.
Related violations