Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 1.54
GOVE ELEMENTARY
1000 SE Avenue G, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- License:
- E15PB0819
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 0
- License expiration:
- Not found
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionDecember 18, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for GOVE ELEMENTARY from February 22, 2024 through December 18, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 3, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33430
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.82
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 22, 2024April 22, 2025October 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not provide shade on the playground. (Section 10.7, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The playground had no shaded areas TA: There must be areas of sun and shade on every playground.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 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
- 16-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 [in November and December]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The school did not conduct monthly fire drills as required by ELC
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 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
- 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
- Form 5131 was not found in any staff folder
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2025
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
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]
- Report comments
- Observe the back wall of the class room and Also the backdoor on the side there is peeling paint . Observe the top of the fence pole , there is peeling paint and it appears that fence is rusting.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 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
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 on the table near the Dell Desk top in a small container there were items such as "BIC Cover It Correction Fluid Multipurpose White Out and Hand Sanitizer which was accessible to children in care. The staff 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 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]
- Report comments
- Observe the VPK Play area, there were item such as gummy worms , pencil, goldfish snack wrapping paper , candy wrapping paper and stickers / ziplock bag locate on the ground of the children play area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 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: 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
- Observed the Fence that surround the VPK play area, there is 3inch gap next to the drums set. During the time of inspection, there two teacher from different class that was standing in front of the gap . The teacher stated she stands there to prevent the children from having getting their foot stuck . Also the teacher stated when it rains it causes a puddle to form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 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
- 16-07
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 the children, sleeping against and in between the furniture during nap time.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
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: 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
- The staff member (TR) did not complete the 40 hour training prior to working with children within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
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
Can you share how you ensure that all hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified an instance where hazardous items were accessible to children, and asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for setting up nap areas to ensure that sleep spaces are clear of furniture hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a concern regarding furniture placement during nap time, so discussing how staff arrange the room helps parents understand the current approach to sleep safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the outdoor play area to ensure it remains a safe and well-maintained space for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that equipment and outdoor area maintenance have been noted as a topic in multiple reports, so asking about your routine check process provides insight into how these areas are kept ready for daily use.
- Context
- A later inspection on 12/18/2025 did not identify these issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how your team tracks and conducts emergency drills to ensure everyone is prepared?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding the frequency of fire drills, and understanding your current scheduling process helps families feel confident in the center's emergency preparedness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and have their required documentation completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously identified a gap in staff training records, so discussing your onboarding and record-keeping process helps parents understand how you verify staff qualifications.
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