Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 0.38
Lindas Caritas Family Day Care
5783 Coconut Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
- License:
- F15PB0003
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- October 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Lindas Caritas Family Day Care from June 6, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 16, 2025.
Three later inspections, from June 6, 2025 through May 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8 local median in West Palm Beach
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.74
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The container for soiled, disposable diapers was not plastic-lined and securely covered. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed no plastic-lined, securely covered container was present by diaper changing station. It was observed that provider would dispose soiled diapers within plastic bag across room from diaper changing station into trash can in kitchen. Technical assistance was provided to the provider recommending waste basket with secure plastic lining and plastic cover be located by diaper changing station for soiled diapers to be disposed of.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Diaper Changing Area (Article VIII.H)
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The container for soiled, disposable diapers was accessible to children. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that soiled diapers were left inside plastic bag on diaper changing table. Additional plastic bags were observed, stored on diaper changing table within children's reach. Technical assistance was given to provider to remove the plastic bags from diaper changing station, as this poses a potential choking/suffocation hazard to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Diaper Changing Area (Article VIII.H)
- Official code
- 09-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family day care home's advertisement did not include its license number.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the family childcare home had advertising on outside gate and front door entrance without license number listed. Technical assistance was provided to the provider, stating license number must be written/posted on any advertisements pertaining to the family childcare home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Advertising (Article IV.E)
- Official code
- 10-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A power cord to the [main play area room] was accessible to children.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, inspector observed electric cords accessible to children in main play area, including an iPad charging cord. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the cords should be inaccessible, or mounted so that they do not pose a tripping or strangulation hazard to children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Lighting and Electrical (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 19-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The bathroom was not supplied with disposable towels or individually labeled towels and washcloths. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that no paper towels or paper towel dispenser was available for the children in their designated bathroom. Technical assistance was provided to the provider of a recommendation to install a paper towel dispenser, or a method to which paper towels would be readily accessible and available to the children in their designated bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article VIII.H)
- Official code
- 28-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The following equipment was in need of repair or was hazardous to children: [a garden hose accessible to the children and a pink toy crib that had water accumulating in it. ]. Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, a pink toy crib for children was observed on the outdoor play area, which had water accumulating in it. Additionally, during the inspection, a garden hose was observed outside the home in the children's outdoor play area. The hose poses a strangulation/tripping hazard to children. Technical assistance was provided for the provider to either remove the hose, mount the hose, or store the hose in a proper outdoor container/box to make the hazard inaccessible to the children. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider that toys should be checked before and after outdoor play activity to ensure toys are kept clean and dry. Pooling wate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G)
- Official code
- 31-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Bleach/ammonia/soap powder was observed on a low shelf or in an unlocked utility closet that was accessible to children. Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, products such as air fresheners, hand sanitizer, a candle, and perfume were observed within reach of the children on the shelf located by the television in the main play area. These products were observed with the labeling with keep reach out of children. Any products with this labeling must be inaccessible to children and removed/placed in a locked container or cabinet storage. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the products needed to be out of reach of children and stored in an inaccessible location. The provider immediately moved the products from reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 32-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Alcohol was not stored out of the reach of children. Safety/Health [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that alcoholic bottles were under an unlocked kitchen cabinet and accessible to children, as the entrance to the kitchen/bedrooms of the home was ajar. Alcohol must be stored where it is inaccessible to children. Technical assistance was provided that the cabinet door be child-proof locked and the door leading to the kitchen child-proof locked so that the alcohol bottles would be inaccessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Safe Environment (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was no documentation that parents had received written notification of an animal observed on the premises. Safety/Health [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, no written notice or policy was in children's files about the pet bird located at the home. Pets/animals must be listed on documentation signed by parents and kept in children's files. Technical assistance was provided that having the bird at the home requires written parental notification and is to be stored in children's files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [January through April 2025. ]. Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was noted that fire drills were not conducted from January 2025 to the present. This was confirmed by observing missing fire drill paperwork, and the provider stated she had not conducted fire drills with the children for this year. Technical assistance was provided that the fire drills must be conducted monthly. Additionally, the regulations for family childcare homes on fire drills state: 7.21 Fire Drills The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010)
- Official code
- 35-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The microwave oven was used for directly warming bottles.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed the provider microwaving children's bottles. Technical assistance was provided, informing the provider that bottles must not be microwaved. Rather, the bottles should be warmed with water/crockpot instead.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 43 - Infant Feeding (Article XI.E)
- Official code
- 43-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for a Household Member did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the daughter of the provider did not have an Affidavit of Good Moral Character on file. Technical assistance was provided to the provider, instructing the daughter needs this paperwork on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B)
- Official code
- 47-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for a household/family member older than 12 years of age.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed files were missing for provider's daughter, who is considered a household member as defined previously. Technical assistance was provided that the provider needs a current tuberculosis risk assessment for her daughter who is a household member older than 12 years of age.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization on file for the child(ren) in care. Children Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, it was observed that an infant in the home had an expired immunization record, having expired on 4/10/2025. This infant was actively in care at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that the infant in care needs updated immunizations on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A)
- Official code
- 52-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The operator did not have Form 3040 Student Health Examination on file for each child enrolled. Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- One enrolled student did have a health examination on file, but it was not in Form 3040.
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A)
- Official code
- 52-01
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 ensuring that all household members have the required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that a household member's personnel file was missing a required affidavit. This question helps confirm that all necessary background paperwork is now current and maintained for everyone in the home.
- Context
- The provider was instructed to obtain the missing documentation following the May 2025 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that household items like cleaning products or personal care items are always stored securely out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2025 identified concerns regarding the accessibility of certain items to children. Asking about current storage practices allows the provider to explain how they maintain a secure environment for the children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the outdoor play area to make sure equipment is kept in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted concerns about outdoor items that could pose a risk to children. This question helps parents understand the provider's routine for checking the outdoor space to ensure it remains a safe play environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current policy for warming infant bottles, and how do you ensure staff are trained on these procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 mentioned a concern regarding the method used to warm bottles. Asking about this helps parents confirm that the provider follows safe feeding practices for infants.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of immunization records to ensure they stay up to date for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2025 indicated that an immunization record was expired for a child in care. This question allows the provider to explain their system for monitoring and updating health records to prevent lapses.
Related violations