Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.43
- Local median
- 0.79
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY
5801 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- License:
- E15PB0761
- 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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Latest inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for PALMETTO ELEMENTARY from February 15, 2024 through May 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 23, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from June 10, 2025 through May 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33405
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024May 13, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024March 28, 2024Inspection 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: 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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of school readiness inspection observed expired fire inspection report (2/14/24), therefore no current inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Observed peeling paint on a fence post on the North side of the VPK play area. At the time of the reinspection, the peeling paint was present on the post. -Observed the walls in the VPK classroom free of peeling paint and repainted. - Observed the base of the wall between the children's restroom and the closet repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Observed peeling paint on a fence post on the North side of the VPK play area. Observed peeling paint on several areas of the walls in the VPK classroom. The base of the wall between the children's restroom and the closet was broken.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed trash such as plastic bottles, candy wrappers , plastic bag, wipes and other items located on the VPK play area. ( Play ground and Pavilion.)
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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
- 16-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [transcripts were not avilable for review.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Training transcripts for M.I. not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee Attestation Form not available for M.I.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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
- 37-03
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 Reporting Requirements Form not available for review for M.I.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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
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
- Level 2 background screening not available for M.I.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of a five year employment history was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employment History Check not available for M. I.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 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
- 38-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Attendance record did not include the arrival time for child L.H. The teacher documented the arrival time at the time of inspection. 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
- 39-02
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
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records are consistently updated with arrival and departure times for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where an arrival time was missing from an attendance log. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate daily records for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for maintaining and verifying background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that certain background screening documents were missing or incomplete for a staff member. This question allows parents to learn how the center ensures all personnel files are complete and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that emergency readiness and fire safety inspections are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and emergency readiness topics have appeared in multiple reports. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility manages these important safety requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/8/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the facility to ensure that all areas remain in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility condition and maintenance topics were noted in more than one inspection. This question provides insight into the center's routine maintenance and oversight procedures.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 5/8/2026.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families regarding daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about a child's day helps parents feel connected and informed about their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and caregivers.