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Little Hands Family Day Care, Inc

4828 Pine Knott Ln, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

License:
F15PB0014
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
5
License expiration:
October 31, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Little Hands Family Day Care, Inc from June 8, 2023 through May 14, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 27, 2025 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from October 31, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33417

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.82
Local median
0.58

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.22

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill during naptime as required During the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the provider's fire drill log was missing fire drills as well as had incomplete dates (missing day of drill, had month and year) During the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the provider had labeled the missing fire drills. Missing Nap Fire Drill: 08/2025 at 1PM. 1 adult and 4 children. Took 1 minute to complete this fire drill Missing Alternative Route Fire Drill: 09/2025 at 9:00 AM. 1 Adult and 1 child. Took 30 seconds to complete this fire drill. 35-14 The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR] At the time of the license renewal inspection, conducted on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the fire extinguisher service tag was missing the punches for the month and year that the fire extinguisher was serviced. At the time of the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the fire extinguisher service tag has been correctly punched with the month/year of service as well as that it's a new fire extinguisher with a 12-month service expiration warranty. This standard is now found to be in compliance.
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
Official code
35-03
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character". At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the Substitute's file was missing the current 2025 Affidavit of Good Moral Character document. At the time of the reinspection, it was observed that the Substitute's 2025 Affidavit of Good Moral Character document was in the Substitute's file. This standard is now found to be in compliance.
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 46 - Personnel Requirements (Article VI.A and E) (Article VI.A and E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 2 Substitutes/Employees, Page 11)
Official code
47-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home.
Inspector notes
48.1 No Current TB Screening for Operator There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the operator of the family day care home. At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, this standard was not monitored. During the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the provider and substitute's physical as well as TB screening expired in May 2024 Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining to her that both the physical and TB screenings only last 2 years not 5 and that she needs to update records with a current up to date physical and TB screening for both provider and substitute.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
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PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
Official code
48-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute.
Inspector notes
48.2 No Current TB Screening for Substitute There was no statement of a current tuberculosis risk assessment for the substitute. At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, this standard was not monitored During the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the provider and substitute's physical as well as TB screening expired in May 2024. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining to her that both the physical and TB screenings only last 2 years not 5 and that she needs to update records with a current up to date physical and TB screening for both provider and substitute.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
Official code
48-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home.
Inspector notes
48.4 No Current Medical Exam for Operator: There was no verification of a current medical examination for the operator of the family day care home. At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, this standard was not monitored During the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the provider and substitute's physical as well as TB screening expired in May 2024. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining to her that both the physical and TB screenings only last 2 years not 5 and that she needs to update records with a current up to date physical and TB screening for both provider and substitute.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
Official code
48-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no verification of a current medical examination for the substitute.
Inspector notes
48.5 No Current Medical Exam for Substitute There was no verification of a current medical examination for the substitute. At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, this standard was not monitored During the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the provider and substitute's physical as well as TB screening expired in May 2024. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining to her that both the physical and TB screenings only last 2 years not 5 and that she needs to update records with a current up to date physical and TB screening for both provider and substitute.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
Official code
48-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR] At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the Substitute's file was missing the current 2025 Child Abuse and Neglect document. At the time of the reinspection, it was observed that the Substitute's 2025 Child Abuse and Neglect document was in the Substitute's file. This standard is now found to be in compliance.
More details
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PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
Official code
49-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A substitute did not complete the department's required training before keeping children. At the time of the license renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/2025, it was observed that the substitute was missing the School Readiness training on their DCF transcript as well as their Annual 10 Hour Inservice Log. At the time of the license renewal reinspection, it was observed that the substitute had completed their School Readiness training (completed on DCF transcript) as well as their Annual 10 Hour Inservice log with certificates was observed in their file. This standard is now in compliance.
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
Official code
50-01
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. (Section 11.3, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the diaper changing table was observed to be clean, sanitary, and in working order. It was stocked with diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies to clean the changing table between each child At the time of the inspection, toy tunnels were observed to be stored on the bottom shelf of the changing table. Technical Assistance was provided by letting the provider know that toys cannot be stored on the shelfs under a diaper changing table, only diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies related to changing diapers. Provider removed the toys under the diaper changing table and stored them in another location within the home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Diaper Changing Area (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 11 Health and Sanitation, Page 23-24)
Official code
09-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill during naptime as required.
Inspector notes
At the time of this inspection, it was observed that the provider had not done a fire drill during naptime. Technical Assistance was provided by stating to the provider that a naptime fire drill must be performed and documented as such on the fire drill log. Technical Assistance was also provided to provider by explaining to them that on fire drill logs, each entry must have the complete date with month/date/year.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
35-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator failed to conduct at least one fire drill using an alternate route as required. (Section 13.2, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of this inspection, it was observed that the provider had not done a fire drill using an alternative route. Technical Assistance was provided by stating to the provider that an alternate route fire drill must be performed and documented as such on the fire drill log. Technical Assistance was also provided to provider by explaining to them that on fire drill logs, each entry must have the complete date with month/date/year.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
35-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, the tag on the fire extinguisher was not stamped/punched with the date of service. Provider stated that extinguisher was just purchased on 10/14/2025 and that the company forgot to stamp/punch the service date on the extinguisher. She also provided an invoice proving the extinguisher had been purchased on 10/14/2025. Will recheck the fire extinguisher upon reinspection of the home. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining to her that the fire extinguisher needs to have the tag either stamped or punched with the month and year of service.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
35-14
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The personnel record for the substitute did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
Report comments
Substitute missing signed February 2025 Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Provider showed completed document and stated that she will email copy of document once husband signs the document. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD Not Monitored Comments At the time of this inspection, this was not monitored. Will monitor at time of reinspection.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
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PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
Official code
47-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was no statement on file for the operator, substitute or household member attesting that the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals" had been read. (Section 18.3, number 3) Household/Sub Record [SR]
Report comments
Substitute missing signed February 2025 Child Abuse and Neglect Form. Provider showed completed document and stated that she will email copy of document once husband signs the document.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 49 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
Official code
49-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A substitute did not complete the department's required training before keeping children.
Inspector notes
Substitute missing school readiness training. Provider stated substitute (spouse) is working on completing it. CHILDREN RECORDS
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B) (Article VI.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12.4 First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Page 25-26 and Section 17 Training Requirements, Pages 32-35)
Official code
50-01
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The family day care home did not have immunization records for an animal or pet [Hunter, a Catahoula Leopard Hound,] observed. (Section 9, number 10) Safety/Health [SR]
Report comments
The dog vaccine expired on 8/21/23. According to the Vetco certificate of Rabies vaccination Hunter (family's pet) last visit was on 8/21/2022. Next vaccine date is 8/21/2023. TA: Vaccines should be kept current
Correction status
Due by October 19, 2023
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 34 - Animals/Pets (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Article VIII.A and 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21)
Official code
34-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home's Emergency Evacuation Plan to be used during emergencies and fire drills was not posted.
Report comments
The emergency evacuation plan was not posted at the time of the inspection Completed I that the time of the inspection by posting the emergency evacuation plan by the wall TA: the emergency evacuation plan should be posted
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
35-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operator did not have complete enrollment information on file for the child(ren) in care. (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children Records [SR]
Report comments
Incomplete for EM, missing: who provides the food, know your cc center, disciplinary practices, authorization for emergency medical treatment TA: complete enrollment forms should be submitted to parents
Correction status
Due by October 19, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 51 - Childrens Records and Enrollment (Article XV.A and B) (Article XV.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
Official code
51-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operator did not have parents sign a statement that they had received information regarding the specific types of discipline used for each age group. (Section 8, number 3) Children Records [SR]
Report comments
Missing for EM TA: A disciplinary statement should be received and signed by parents Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments Unsatisfactory ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Llenni Lopez Gutierrez 09/19/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Marianela Franco 09/19/2023
Correction status
Due by October 19, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 53 - Discipline Policy and Daily Program (Article XII.A - F) (Article XII.A - F) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 8 Child Discipline, Pages 16-17)
Official code
53-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 13.1, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
Report comments
Fire extinguisher not serviced annually, last serviced: 5/2022
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2023
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 35 - Fire Safety and Emergency Planning (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Article VIII. A and J; 65C-20.010) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 26-28)
Official code
35-14

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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff and substitutes have completed their required training before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that a substitute had not completed required training before working with children. This question helps clarify how the center now manages staff training documentation to ensure all requirements are met.
Context
The provider was found to be in compliance for this item during a follow-up inspection in October 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain and track personnel files to ensure all required documents, such as affidavits and certifications, are always current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show multiple instances between 2025 and 2026 where personnel files for substitutes were missing required documentation like affidavits and certifications. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the provider stays organized and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain your current process for keeping parents informed about the specific discipline policies used at the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that in past inspections, there were gaps in having parents sign statements regarding the center's discipline policies. This question helps ensure that communication regarding behavioral guidance is clear and documented for all families.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your routine for conducting and documenting safety drills, such as fire drills, to ensure they are performed regularly and correctly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2025 noted instances where fire drills were either missing or lacked complete documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to emergency preparedness and consistent record-keeping.
Related violations
General question

How do you organize your daily supplies to ensure that items like toys are kept separate from areas like the diaper changing station?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining clean and organized spaces is important for the health and safety of children in care. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages their environment and follows sanitation best practices.