Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 0.43
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY ASP
5100 Melaleuca Ln, Lake Worth, FL 33463
- License:
- E15PB0827
- 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for HERITAGE ELEMENTARY ASP from April 1, 2024 through March 9, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 8, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 6, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from December 18, 2025 through March 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33463
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.45
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024May 8, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024May 8, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Running water was not available and within reach of children using the toileting facility. (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The handle for the toilet in P- 18 is defective and requires more than the ordinary means to flush. The water in it runs longer than usual.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
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
- 20-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [playground equipment.]. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fall zones or the surfaces on which the multi-feature play equipment are on has an area when it caves in and cracks are seen around the surface. This is a safety hazard that may intensify if the structure is not corrected.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-04
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
- All portables being used for the afterschool program has chipped paint throughout the walls. Portables: 3,5,14,18
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 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: 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 covers missing for electrical outlets in portables 3,10
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the program facility. (Section 10.2 Windows and Screens) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed the screen outside portable 5 in disrepair observed blinds in portable 10 broken in front window
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 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
- 23-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Safe drinking water was not available to all children. (Section 12.1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed the water fountain outside in the play area dirt and grit on it
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 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 play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [kindergarten slide play area]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed that the repair that was previously made to the slide play area has now become a tripping hazard in that area
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
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
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6206, School Readiness Program In-service Training Record or CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- observed staff trainings where not on the required form CF-FSP 5268 Childcare In-service Training Record
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-06
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 your current process for inspecting and maintaining the playground equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in May 2025 noted concerns regarding the resilient surface in the playground fall zone. Asking about current maintenance routines helps clarify how the center monitors play areas for ongoing upkeep.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 9, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all bathroom facilities, including toilets and sinks, are fully functional and accessible for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted a concern regarding the functionality of a toilet handle. This question allows the provider to explain their daily facility checks and how they address equipment repairs.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 9, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage regular facility inspections to ensure that all areas, such as windows, screens, and general building repairs, are maintained for the children's environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that facility maintenance topics, including screens and general repairs, were noted in past reports. Asking about the current process for facility oversight helps parents understand how the center manages its physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and documenting staff training to ensure all requirements are met and kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted a concern regarding the documentation of in-service training records. This question helps clarify how the center currently organizes and maintains its staff training documentation.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 9, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily schedules and activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. This information is key to ensuring that the center's communication style aligns with family expectations.