Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.69
- Local median
- 1.29
Lovette Farrington FCCH
617 SW 12th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- License:
- F15PB0026
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3:30PM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- February 28, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Lovette Farrington FCCH from January 31, 2023 through February 9, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 28, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33430
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.15
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 6 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025August 28, 2025January 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed a rake, shovel and water hose ( tripping hazards) adjacent to the door used as an alternate route for fire drills and an emergency exit. The Operator removed the shovel, rake and hose at the time of the inspection. T.A. All areas of the FCCH must be free of hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed the fence located to the front of the house with large gaps. The fence was partially secured to the fence poles and hanging down to the ground. That area of the home is used as an alternate route during fire drill or in the case of emergencies. T.A - Fencing must be secured, free of gaps or holes,
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Fenced Areas (Article VIII.C) (Article VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 21-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home's corded telephone was not in service. (Section 13.1, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Home did not have a corded telephone in service TA: All homes must have a corded wall plug-in telephone
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Telephone (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27)
- Official code
- 07-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The home's inside temperature was not maintained between 72 and 82 degrees in all rooms used by children. The temperature in [the main room where the day care room is] room was approximately [86] degrees. Physical Facility [SR]
- Report comments
- The temperature in the main room with the day care room measured 86 degrees on the thermapen. TA: Temperature must remain between 72 and 82 degrees at all times
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Ventilation Requirements (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 16-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The following areas of the home were in disrepair: [day care room and children's dining room.]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the metal gate to the day care area in disrepair. The gate /fence was easily movable when pushed upon. The gate was rocking back and forth. Observed a wall molding detached from the wall located in the children's dining area. 2 nails were observed detached from the wall. The molding were at a height accessible to the children. Please be advised that all areas of the home must be in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A hazard was observed in the outdoor play area that poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. (Section 9.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a protruding hinge with a detached nail located at the base of the wooden gate in the outdoor play area. The hinge was at a height accessible to the children. Please be advised that outdoor area must be free of hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Physical Facility in Good Repair (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide play structure] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Resilient surface was not maintained under and around the fall zones of the large play structure. The mulch measured approximately 2 inches and did not extend 6feet. Please be advised that a minimum of 6 inches of mulch is required in fall zone areas. Provider stated that she does have a copy of the Outdoor playground handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 31 - Play Equipment (Article VIII.G) (Article VIII.G) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 31-15
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 enrollment for K.J. Parents address, phone number, employment address and phone number missing.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Parents were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September. (Section 18.2, number 9) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Current influenza brochures not available for all children enrolled. - See supplement for names. Influenza brochures must be provided to parents and signed every August or September.
- Correction status
- Due by February 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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
- 51-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator, employee or substitute for the current corresponding DCF licensure or registration year. (Section 17.6, number 1) Household/Sub Record [SR]
- Report comments
- 10 hours annual in service ( July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023 fiscal year) not completed for substitute D.B CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
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
- 50-14
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home's outdoor play area was not adequately fenced, in that there were holes or missing slats in the fencing, or fencing was unsecured. (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a gap of approximately 4 inches between the wall and the fence next to the gate that leads on the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Fenced Areas (Article VIII.C) (Article VIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 21-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 monitor the outdoor play area to ensure fencing remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 noted concerns regarding the security of the outdoor fencing. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play area secure.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 9, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking the play area for potential tripping hazards or debris before children go outside?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 identified items in the outdoor area that could pose a hazard. Discussing daily safety checks provides insight into how the provider keeps play spaces clear for children.
- Context
- The items were removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency communication equipment, such as a corded phone, is always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 noted a concern regarding the availability of a functional corded telephone. This question helps parents understand the provider's commitment to maintaining essential emergency communication tools.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting and maintaining the ground cover under play structures to ensure it stays at a safe depth?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that equipment and facility maintenance has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the provider maintains a safe environment for active play.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep track of staff training requirements and ensure all certifications remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about staff training helps parents feel confident that caregivers are prepared and meet all professional development standards. This question is a standard way to learn about the provider's commitment to ongoing staff education.