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WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

12031 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

License:
E15PB0797
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 inspectionApril 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL from March 12, 2024 through April 24, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 14, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33470

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.29
Local median
1.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 room capacity was not posted in room 119 and 174.
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2026
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
Observed container of disinfectant wipes, Lysol sprays, Container of Spill Herd Super Absorbent, shaving cream, rubbing alcohol, Saline solution Mr. Clean Magic eraser / sunscreen in the following rooms, 108, 110, 119 and 130. These toxic items were found in lower cabinet, or located on counter, table or above the handwashing sink in a cabinet. Please be advised to remove the chemicals.
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2026
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
View official report
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 Equate hand sanitizer in room 108 ( Kindergarten) and Great Value disinfecting wipes on the desk in room 110 ( 1st. grade) All items were at a height accessible to the children. All items were removed 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the toilet in stall # 3 of the boy's restroom ( 116) was not flushing. The custodian repaired the toilet at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
20-11
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
At the time of the inspection, observed 3 containers and wet paper towels in the base cabinet of the handwashing sink in room 110 ( 1st grade) Two containers were filled with water, and 1 container contained a black substance with what appears to be mold. The cabinet was cleaned at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The toileting facility did not have: [hand towels and soap.], and within the reach of children. 1.paper towels or hand drying machines 2.soap 3.trash receptacle 4.toilet paper (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, the boys restroom (116) and the girl's restroom ( 118) did not have hand soap or paper towels in the last stall. Hand soap and paper towels were placed in the restrooms at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
20-14
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 fire inspection report not available for review. The fire inspection present on file was conducted on 4/12/2024.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 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
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 [November, December 2023, April, May 2024.]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, observed 6 fire drills conducted for the 2023- 2024 school year. Fire drills for the months of 11/23, 12/23, 04/24 and 05/24 were not conducted.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 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
The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [School readiness preservice training not available on the transcript.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
School readiness preservice training not documented on transcripts for : A.M- Date of Hire -2/27/2023
Correction status
Due by May 15, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-01
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
At the time of the inspection, current child abuse and neglect reporting requirements were not available for 3 staff. Updated Child Abuse and Neglect documents were provided at the time of the 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
At the time of the inspection, level 2 background screenings were not available for: M.C - date of hire - 3/31/2025 A.P- date of hire - 3/31/2025 TA- Level 2 clearance must be available for all employees upon hire.
Correction status
Due by April 25, 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
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not accessible to parents and available to the inspection authority for review, upon request. (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Daily Schedule not posted in Room 110. The Director posted the schedule at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
Official code
09-03
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 holes and peeling paint on the wall (with television ) in Kindergarten room 108. T.A- The facility must be in good repair.
Correction status
Due by April 11, 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 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
Fire inspection report not available for review.
Correction status
Due by March 22, 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
22-02
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 [trainings were present on certificates.]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
Training transcripts not available for 8 employees. See Supplement
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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]
Report comments
Training not available for A. F ( start date 12/1/2023) S. A. ( start date 4/10/2023) A. H ( start date 8/21/2023)
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
Fire extinguisher training not available for J. L. and V.C.
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
Official code
27-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parents or legal guardian attesting the program had provided their written discipline policy was not on file for child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Discipline Policy not available for EA, AA, GA, JA, CB and EB.
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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
36-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A signed statement from the custodial parents or legal guardian attesting the program had provided their written expulsion policy was not on file for child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Expulsion policy not available for EA, AA, GA, JA, CB and EB.
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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
36-05
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 brochures not available for EA, A.A., G.A, J.A C.B and E.B
Correction status
Due by April 11, 2024
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Employment application not available for J.L ( start date 1/29/2024) V.C ( start date 1/22/2024)
Correction status
Due by April 11, 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
37-02
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
Affidavit Statement missing for J.L. and V.C
Correction status
Due by April 11, 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 not available for all staff: See Supplemental
Correction status
Due by April 11, 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

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 have been taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of children's reach?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that certain cleaning supplies and hazardous items were found in areas accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current storage protocols and how the center maintains a secure environment.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on April 24, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file upon their hire date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that background screening documentation was missing for some staff members. This question helps parents understand the current administrative checks in place for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all required personnel records, such as annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms, are kept up to date for every staff member?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show instances where updated child abuse and neglect reporting forms were not available for staff. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with personnel documentation requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the current process for ensuring that fire drills are conducted consistently each month as required?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in April 2025 indicate that fire drills were not conducted in several months during the previous contract year. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and performs these safety exercises.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center maintain its facilities to ensure that restrooms and sinks remain in good working order and are regularly sanitized?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records from 2024 and 2025 include findings related to facility maintenance and the cleanliness of restrooms. Asking this helps parents understand the center's daily cleaning and maintenance routines.
Related violations