Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 1.33
BENOIST FARMS ELEMENTARY
1765 Benoist Farms Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- License:
- E15PB0703
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 0
- License expiration:
- Not found
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 inspectionSeptember 25, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for BENOIST FARMS ELEMENTARY from May 3, 2024 through September 25, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33411
Compared to 31 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.97
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.
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
- THERE WERE SHARP SCISSOR THAT WERE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. ADVISE STAFF THAT ALL SHARP ITEM SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS CORRECTED.
- 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
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
What steps are currently taken to ensure that sharp tools or similar items are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 note that sharp items were found accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current storage procedures and staff training in place to prevent similar occurrences.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the staff monitor the classroom environment throughout the day to identify and remove potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular environmental checks are a key part of maintaining a secure space for children. Understanding the daily routine for monitoring helps parents see how the center proactively manages the classroom.
General question
Could you describe the process for training staff on safety protocols and maintaining a secure environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent staff training is essential for ensuring that safety policies are followed effectively every day. Learning about this process provides insight into how the center prioritizes child well-being.
General question
What is the center's approach to organizing supplies and materials to ensure they are stored appropriately?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proper storage of classroom materials is important for keeping the environment orderly and secure. This question helps parents understand the organizational standards the center follows.
General question
How are new staff members introduced to the center's safety and supervision expectations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that all team members are well-versed in safety practices is fundamental to a well-run program. This helps parents understand how the center maintains high standards across its entire staff.