Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.62
ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY
1915 Royal Fern Dr, Wellington, FL 33414
- License:
- E15PB0809
- 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 inspectionFebruary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for ELBRIDGE GALE ELEMENTARY from May 16, 2024 through February 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 20, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 10, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33414
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 67%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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 4 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025May 16, 2025January 29, 2026February 20, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 16, 2024April 9, 2025January 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- No current Annual Fire Inspection, there are 3 non serious violations. One of the violations will be monitored on 6/30/2026. The following two violations will be monitored on 6/30/2027.
- Correction status
- Due by August 10, 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: 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 VPK C at lower part of cabinet was unlocked which contained item such as Saline solution for sensitive eyes/Multi-Purpose Solution and 3 bottles of shaving cream and spray container of Santa Snow Nieve. The Teacher locked the cabinet 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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed VPK C classroom, The sleeping cots were stored in between furniture such as bookshelves/ kitchen set / against tables / under large computer screen. Please be advised the napping requirement must be 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Pages 23-24)
- Official code
- 18-04
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 is provided has 3 pending violations in which there is a due date for 6/30/2026-27.
- Correction status
- Due by February 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
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 [Fire drill was not conducted monthly]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The school secretary could not provide proof of 10 fire drills. The school only completed 6.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 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
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 all VPK C cleaning supplies such as Disinfectant cleaner RCT Spray was stored above the handwashing sink in an unlocked cabinet Also The conjoined classroom between VPK B and C the kitchen door is unlocked which gives children access and Lysol Disinfectant wipes . In VPK A disinfectant wipes are stored above the counter in unlocked cabinet. Also please be advise to removed the baby wipes stored in all 3 of the children restrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
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
- 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]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Only 7 fire drill was conducted throughout the year. There was no fire drill for the month of November/ December.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 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
- The child (LV) immunization is expired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 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
- 36-01
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]
- Report comments
- Peeling paint on the purple wall in the VPK A 2(129). Administrative staff, repainted the wall when the children were dismissed.
- 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
- 12-02
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 classroom (2-129 and 2-127) Clorox / Disinfectant wipes was stored in restroom in bag accessible to children in care. 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
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 are currently in place to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept securely stored and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies or other hazardous items were found accessible to children in classrooms. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that nap time arrangements consistently follow safety spacing requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where sleeping cots were positioned too close to furniture, which created a safety hazard. This question allows the center to explain their current process for maintaining proper spacing during nap time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for maintaining and documenting fire safety inspections and monthly drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of concerns regarding the completion of required monthly fire drills and the maintenance of current fire safety documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures these safety requirements are met.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to routine facility maintenance to ensure all areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility upkeep is essential for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children. Understanding the center's maintenance schedule helps parents feel confident about the condition of the learning space.
General question
How does the staff keep track of important health documentation, such as immunization records, for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date health records is a key part of administrative oversight. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages essential paperwork for each child.