Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 0.5
PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY
1518 W Lantana Rd, Lantana, FL 33462
- License:
- E15PB0757
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 2:30PM to 6:30PM; Fri: 2:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 346
- License expiration:
- Not found
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY from April 3, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 2, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from October 2, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33462
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.82
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 16, 2025May 29, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The program did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the boy's restroom had a strong urine odor. Technical assistance was provided that a thorough cleaning/disinfecting of the bathroom must occur to sanitize and remove the strong urine odor from the restroom.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2025
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
- 20-12
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The program failed to post the room capacity in each room of the facility. (Section 1, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not post room capacity number(s) for classrooms- #20 #19 #5- pertaining to the after school program.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Capacity (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 1 Capacity, Pages 10-12)
- Official code
- 01-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Large hole observed in the boy's restroom exposing the interior wall.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The program did not maintain the sink, toilet and/or bath facilities used by the children in good operating condition, clean and sanitized or disinfected, posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Strong urine smell observed in the boy's restroom.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2025
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
- 20-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [see below for details]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not practice monthly fire drills. Last fire drill conducted on 12/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 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
- 22-05
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) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- School readiness preservice trainings not complete for the following personnel: Jael Valliere- March 2024 Nicole Labbe Shayla Rush- 6/26/2024
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September as evidenced by their signed statement. (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Influenza form not maintained in child's file pertaining to multiple students in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 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
- 36-06
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
- DCF level II background screening missing for the following personnel: Bridgette Howell Shayla Rush Farrah Hepburn (3/25/25)
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
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
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 all staff members have their required background screenings completed and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a past instance where background screening documentation was missing for some personnel. This question helps understand the current administrative steps taken to maintain complete and up-to-date records for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness of the restrooms throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation in the restrooms was noted as a concern on more than one occasion. Asking about the current daily cleaning schedule helps clarify how the facility ensures these areas remain well-maintained for the children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/30/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you review your emergency preparedness plans, and how do you ensure that fire drills are conducted regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that monthly fire drills were not being consistently practiced. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and performing these important safety exercises.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all new staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a previous finding regarding the completion of required staff training. This question helps parents understand the current oversight process for ensuring all employees are fully prepared for their roles.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about health-related information, such as seasonal illness prevention?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding health policies helps families stay informed about how the center manages wellness and hygiene. This question provides insight into how the facility keeps parents updated on important health guidelines.