Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.31
- Local median
- 1.67
PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY ASP
14255 Hamlin Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
- License:
- E15PB0768
- 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
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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY ASP from May 23, 2023 through May 6, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33470
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.27
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 6 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024May 8, 2025May 19, 2025June 16, 2025July 7, 2025May 6, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024May 8, 2025June 16, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024May 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 in room 1-228 The socket was missing in the wall behind the big screen monitor on wheels. Observe peeling paint on the walls of room 1-208 Also, the 4th cabinet handlebar is loose. The kindergarten/3rd- 5th grade play area there is peeling paint on the climbing / spiral equipment The colors are (brown / blue and green).
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
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
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in room 1-139 A tv was stored on rolling cart not anchored. Please be advised to secure the TV. Observed hanging cords in rooms 1-208 and 1-139. The cords are accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Annual Fire Inspection that provided was a draft with 2 non serious violations. The Final draft was not available/ complete.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
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
- 22-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 1 staff with 17 students in the cafeteria, The Department Counselor ask for the attendance, the list was not available for review. The staff retrieve the iPad from the hallway which shows the # of children. 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
- 39-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [peeling paint present on play structure.]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, observed peeling paint on the ladder on the K- 2nd grade play structure. The rock wall and spiral climbing ladder of the equipment were repainted. Observed the 3rd - 5th grade play structure free of peeling paint. T.A All play equipment must be free of peeling paint for the safety of the children.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re- inspection, M.G. stated that the fence on the out door play area was not repaired. Several areas along the fence located on the North side had gaps that measured approximately 4 to 8 inches, TA - The fence must remain at ground level at all times
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 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
- 16-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire inspection provided was not a current and approved fire inspection. A current and approved fire inspection must be available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 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
- 22-02
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
- At the time of the re-inspection, the School Readiness training were not available for 2 staff. See supplement for names
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, a current and approved fire inspection report was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 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
- 22-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [peeling paint on the play structure]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the Operator stated that the rock wall, climbing ladder and spiral climbing equipment were not repaired. TA - Play equipment must be free of peeling paint.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the capacity not posted in room 1-119. The Director posted the capacity at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Capacity (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 1 Capacity, Pages 10-12)
- Official code
- 01-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed various chemicals in rooms 1-136, 1-122, and 1-228. The Director removed all chemicals at the time of the inspection.
- 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
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection observed the fence on the out door play area not at ground level. Several areas along the fence located on the North side had gaps that measured approximately 4 to 8 inches, TA - The fence must remain at ground level at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 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
- 16-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a current and approved fire inspection report was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 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
- 22-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [peeling paint on the play structure.]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed peeling paint on the rock wall, climbing ladder and the spiral climbing equipment on the K-2nd grade play equipment. Peeling paint was also located on climbing ladder, and spiral climbing equipment on the 3rd-5th grade play equipment. TA - Play equipment must be free of peeling paint.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-03
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 available.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, training transcripts were not available for 3 staff. See supplement for names.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed that the School Readiness training were not completed for 5 staff. See supplement for names.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Room capacity not posted in rooms111, 112, 114, 134, 135, 203. The capacity must be posted
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Capacity (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 1 Capacity, Pages 10-12)
- Official code
- 01-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well -being of the children. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on the rock wall and ladder on the K- 2 outdoor play structure. Observed peeling paint on the ladder and vertical climber on the 3rd - 5th outdoor play structure.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 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
- 16-02
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
- An annual fire inspection report not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
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 the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: [fire drills for January 2023 through May 2023.]. (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of fire drills for January 2023 through May 2023 not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
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
- 22-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for staff. (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- C.T and T.S
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 29-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of child cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not on file for staff. (Section 13.4, number 6) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- C.T and T.S.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 30-02
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
- Current Child Abuse Reporting not available for S.M. Document provided at the time of inspection.
- 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
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 screening not available for C.T Date of Hire 1/24/2024 and T.S. Date of Hire 8/14/2023. Both employees left at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the kindergarten class (room 140) . The outlet socket is missing . There is Hole in the wall with cords inside. Also the cord that is connect to outlet socket is accessible to the children .
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed each classroom there were containers of Clean cide and Medaphene plus wipes. Stored on tables or in cabinets accessible to the children in care. The Staff removed wipes during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed adult size scissors in the 1st/2nd grade class. This item was accessible to children in care. The staff removed the item during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [20 children]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed children files, the influenza brochures were not current for the 20 children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for staff. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed staff files, the Level 2 background screening was missing for (AW) and the staff member (LR) background screening is expired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
Could you describe the current process for maintaining and accessing daily attendance records for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that attendance records were not immediately available for review. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate and accessible documentation for all students.
- Context
- The record-keeping issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required annual fire safety inspections are completed and kept up to date for the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has been noted multiple times across several years for not having a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question allows the provider to explain how they manage these recurring compliance requirements.
- Context
- A correction for the most recent fire safety inspection finding is due by May 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to regularly inspect and maintain outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 have documented concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play structures, specifically regarding peeling paint. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing maintenance routine for outdoor areas.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where documentation for required staff training was not available or complete. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet necessary training standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all necessary administrative information, such as room capacity, is clearly posted and visible throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show that the facility was noted for missing capacity postings in various rooms. Asking about this helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with facility posting requirements.
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