Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 1.44
3 Steps Learning And Development Center 1 INC
10350 Serenade Ln, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
- License:
- F15PB0052
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00PM to 11:59PM; 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- April 30, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for 3 Steps Learning And Development Center 1 INC from April 13, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 27, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 28, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 13, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33411
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.2
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 4, 2024March 27, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home used an area for outdoor play that was not enclosed with fencing a minimum of four feet high as required. (Section 9.8, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection observed the chain link fence on the outdoor play area with a height less than 4 feet. The fence located on the North side of the out door play area measured approximately 3ft. 6inches. The fence located on the East side of the outdoor play area measured between 3ft. 9 inches and 3ft. 10 1/2inches. TA-- The outdoor play space shall be fenced, a minimum of four (4) feet in height. At the time of the inspection, the Operator spoke with the Environmental Manager (C.D) to request an extension of 30 days to repair the fence. The extension was requested due to financial issues and the time constraint. The extension was granted and the Operator was info ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
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
- 21-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A container with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed accessible to children in the [Outside area, behind unlocked fence/ storage unit]. Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed the outside area, behind the unlocked fence there are items such as, rusty container of water seal/ spray container of spray paint located in yellow bin. Also There is Large Storage unit located on the play area, The door to storage unit was left unlocked which gave children access to a bag of Triazicide Insect killer/ spray can of Wasp and Cornet killer spray, Bottle of Round up . Inside red container there is multiple bottles such as lighter fluid and bottles of fluids that use to put inside a vehicle. The provider made corrections by locking the gate/ storage area.
- 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
- 32-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of a current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. (Section 5.1, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Current Automobile insurance not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Transportation Services (Articles XIV.A - H) (Articles XIV.A - H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable), Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 12-08
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have written parental permission to transport children in care. (Section 5.2, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Parental permission to transport children not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Transporting Children (Article XIV A-H) (Article XIV A-H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable), Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator had no evidence that a log was maintained for all children being transported. (Section 5.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation log not available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Transporting Children (Article XIV A-H) (Article XIV A-H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 5 Transportation (If Applicable), Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swing/slide set] was not maintained. (Section 9.8, number 2) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed approximately 3 inches of resilient surface ( mulch) under and around the outdoor swing/slide set. Please be advised that a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing is required.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not capped.
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bottle not capped. The Provider capped the bottle at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 43 - Infant Feeding (Article XI.E) (Article XI.E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16 Food and Nutrition, Pages 29-32)
- Official code
- 43-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles of formula/beverage were not individually labeled. (Section 16.4, number 4) Food And Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a bottle not labeled. The Provider labeled the bottle at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 43 - Infant Feeding (Article XI.E) (Article XI.E) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16 Food and Nutrition, Pages 29-32)
- Official code
- 43-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for the operator of the family day care home did not include a signed and notarized "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Signed and notarized Affidavit of Good Moral Character not available for W.R. HOUSEHOLD/SUB RECORD
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 47 - Background Screening (Article VII.B) (Article VII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.4 Background Screening, Pages 38-39)
- Official code
- 47-01
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. (Section 18.2, number 2) Children Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Current Immunization not available for D.D.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 52 - Physical Examination and Immunization (Article XV.A) (Article XV.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
- Official code
- 52-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Observed the outdoor play area, the wooden fence slacks has several nails protruding . The nails were at an access height for the children to access.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
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
- Observed the outdoor play area, the wooden fence was not in good repair. The wooden slack was not secured and leaning forward causing an opening.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 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
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
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous items are stored securely and out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2025 noted that certain items with warning labels were accessible to children. Asking this helps families understand the current storage protocols and safety measures in place.
- Context
- The provider corrected this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping personnel records, such as background screening documentation, up to date and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that certain personnel documentation was not available for review. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements for staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the documentation and safety logs required when transporting children to and from the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 indicated that transportation logs and parental permissions were not available during that inspection. This question helps families understand the current procedures for tracking and authorizing travel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining the outdoor play area, specifically regarding the fencing and ground surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that issues related to outdoor play equipment and fencing appeared in more than one report. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains these areas to ensure they meet requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection in March 2026 did not note these issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that children's health records, such as immunization certificates, remain current and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that a current immunization certificate was not on file for a child in care. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks health documentation to ensure compliance.
Related violations