Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0.09
Alex's Tender Loving Care Center
508 SW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
- License:
- F15PB0075
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 6
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Alex's Tender Loving Care Center from March 29, 2023 through March 6, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33444
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.41
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 6 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023July 23, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 19, 2023March 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator's certification in First Aid/CPR was no longer current.
- Report comments
- 50-7 The operator did not have current First aid/CPR at the time of this inspection. TA: Advised operator that everyone must keep First aid/CPR current. CHILDREN RECORDS
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 50 - Training Requirements (Article VI.B)
- Official code
- 50-07
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]
- Report comments
- 52-4 No immunization of file for child M.G. TA: Advised operator all children in care must have current immunization record on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The family day care home's corded telephone was not in service. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Landline Telephone had no dial tone and did not ring when the number was dialed. (561-908-2485)
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Telephone (Article VIII.A)
- Official code
- 07-03
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
- Land Line was not working call for ATT to come out to fix it. 561-908-2030
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- 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 this inspection it was observed that a fly swatter was on the diaper changing table this violation has been cleared and abated the fly swatter was removed from the diaper changing table Technical Assistance: Ensure that there are no items stored on the diaper changing table at all times.
- 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 home did not provide protective covers for all electrical outlets within the children's reach.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of this inspection it was observed that the electrical outlet in the daycare area by the entrance into the living room was missing a outlet cover. This violation has been cleared and abated by replacing the missing outlet covers Technical Assistance: ensure that all electrical outlets have protective coverings
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Lighting and Electrical (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
- 19-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The wall in the [childcare area] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [there was a big chip in the wall]. (Section 10) Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of this inspection it was observed that the yellow wall in the daycare area across from the side entrance had a big chip in the wall. This violation has been cleared and abated by fixing the chip in the wall. Technical Assistance: Ensure that there are no chips in the wall with jagged edges that can cause harm to a child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Wall and Ceiling (Article VIII.H) (Article VIII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 20-02
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 this inspection it was observed that there was a nail protruding outward in the fence in the playground area. This violation has been cleared and abated by removing the nail from the fence. Technical Assistance: Ensure that the fence in playground area is secured properly and free of protruding nails
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [April, May and June]. (Section 13.2, number 1) Safety/Health [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the tine of this inspection the fire drill sheet observed had missing drills for the months of April, May ad=nd June. Last fire drill was March 12, 2023 6 children 2 adults This violation was cleared and abated by updating the fire drill sheet. Technical Assistance: All fire drills must be conducted monthly and recorded on the fire drill sheet
- 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
- 35-01
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
- Observed fire extinguisher expired 1/2021
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home's menus were not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of this inspection it was observed that the last menu posted was date week of 6/5/23-6/9/23 This violation was cleared and abated by showing the inspector the latest menu Technical Assistance: Menus are to be current and posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 40 - Menu Posted/Filed (Article XI.A) (Article XI.A) (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16.1 Food Hygiene, Page 30)
- Official code
- 40-04
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.
- Report comments
- At the time of this inspection the TB Screening for Household member N.S. was not available for review. This violation has been cleared and abated by provider printing a copy of the current TB Screening for N.S. Technical Assistance: Ensure that all files are updated and current and ready for review at all times
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-03
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
- Child Abuse and Neglect missing for L. M.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The family day care home has a licensed capacity of [6] children and [8] children were observed in care. (Section 3.1) (Section 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The family day was out of ratio on 06/15/2023. The family day is licensed to have 6 children but had 8 children at time of inspection. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - License Capacity (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 3 Ratios/Group Size, Page 12)
- Official code
- 03-01
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.
- Report comments
- Operator and a household member were missing current physical exams. (Physical expired on 01/29/2023). Current physicals were received via email on 03/29/2023
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 48 - Physical and TB Certifications (Article VI.C) (Article VI.C)
- Official code
- 48-04
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 the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report show a past instance where documentation regarding child abuse and neglect guidance was missing for a household member. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains its required staff and household records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and update immunization records for children in your care to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding an incomplete immunization record for a child. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for keeping health records up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping staff certifications, such as First Aid and CPR, current and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a recent finding where a staff certification was not current. This question helps parents understand how the provider manages training requirements and ensures staff are prepared for emergencies.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that essential communication equipment, like your landline, is always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the functionality of the center's telephone has been a topic of concern in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to maintaining essential communication tools.
Related violations
General question
What daily or weekly routines do you have in place to check the safety and condition of your indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular safety checks are a standard part of maintaining a secure environment for children. Asking about these routines helps parents understand how the provider proactively manages the physical space.