Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3
- Local median
- 1.62
WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY
13000 Paddock Dr, Wellington, FL 33414
- License:
- E15PB0795
- 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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 20, 2024
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY from May 21, 2024 through April 8, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of April 24, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
1 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33414
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 67%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 3.32
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 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024May 9, 2025May 27, 2025April 8, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 5, 2024May 9, 2025April 8, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024April 8, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 9, 2025April 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the program facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the VPK play area, the childrens water fountain was not in sanitary condition, there was leaves/ sand / sticks inside drainage holes
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-01
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 the wall below restroom sign in VPK A classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 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
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
- Observed in the VPK C a container of Clorox wipes/ baby wipes stored on the children handwashing sink. The Teacher removed 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 (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 13-03
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 was completed on 10/8/2024, However there are 2 non serious violation documented on report. The Reinspection dates are set for 3/18/2026 and 6/30/2027. The Final Draft of the Annual Fire Inspection is not available.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 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
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
- The child (DJ) in the VPK C classroom, the parent did not sign/ provided a date that they received the influenza brochure.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
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: 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
- The arrival / departure times are on the sign in / out sheet however the signatures of the parents are missing for 4 students. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
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
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
- Annual Fire Inspection was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 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
- 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 [Monthly Drills]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Fire Drill was unavailable for review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the program facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a small desk size fan located on the counter accessible to the children in care. The staff removed during the time of inspection. Returned on 5/12/2025, The Desk fan has been removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-06
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
- Observed in classroom A, B and C there was container of disinfectant wipes, and sanitizer and cottonelle / huggees wipes, in the cabinet above the small hand washing sink, unlocked kitchen area and children restroom stored on top of paper napkin dispenser. The teacher removed 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 (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed adult size scissor accessible in the classroom A, B and C . The scissor was seen located on the counter or either lower shelve where the children have access, the teachers removing during the time of inspection. The Teacher removed on 5/12/2025 Also observed thumb tacks, located counter and on shelve which children have access, the staff member removed 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 (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 13-04
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
- The annual fire inspection was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 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
- 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 [April]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill conducted monthly, Observe the fire drill log , there no drill done for the month of May.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records, including enrollment information, were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.2, numbers 1 and 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization records was unavailable or have expired for the following children. (EH), (ME), (LG), (AK), (CA), (TC), (JK), (JY),(AB) and (CC). The Department Returned on 5/12/2025, The Data processor provided current immunization for the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 36-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff files, were not available for review during the time of inspection. The Department was able to review the staff files on 5/12/2025
- 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
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Safe drinking water was not available to all children. (Section 12.1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Handwashing sink has a water fountain connected. The combination component need to be a single service, either a handwashing sink or a water fountain to prevent cross contamination.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Health and Sanitation (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Pages 27-28)
- Official code
- 23-07
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed the fire inspection report with outstanding citations. Corrective Action Date on the report 6/30/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 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
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed 18 children present in Room 2-103. The arrival time was not present on the attendance records for all children present for 5/21/2024. Per staff, attendance is documented during center time which occurs at approximately 9: a.m. The staff documented the arrival time at the time of the 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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that all parents sign in and out daily?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some daily attendance records were missing required parent signatures. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate documentation for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous items remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage practices and safety protocols in place.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track the required annual fire safety inspections and monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show multiple instances where documentation for annual fire safety inspections or monthly fire drills was not available for review. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains its emergency preparedness records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current routine for checking the facility for maintenance needs or sanitation concerns?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2026 mention findings related to facility cleanliness and repair, such as water fountain maintenance and wall conditions. Asking about the current routine provides insight into how the center maintains its environment for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required enrollment and health records are kept up to date and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from 2025 and 2026 indicate that some personnel and child health files were not immediately available for review during inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative practices regarding record maintenance.
Related violations